Half-Blood

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The Covenant series, consisting of five novels and two novellas, begins with the prequel novella Daimon (2011) and Half-Blood (2011), establishing the mechanics of its mythological universe. Though Daimon was initially published separately, later editions of Half-Blood include it as a prequel, highlighting its importance in setting up the series’ core conflicts. Half-Blood is followed by four full-length novels: Pure (2012), Deity (2012)—which includes the novella Elixir (2012)—Apollyon (2013), and Sentinel (2013).

The series draws upon Greek mythology, portraying a world where the gods once mingled with mortals, leading to the birth of legendary demigods like Hercules and Perseus. The descendants of these demigods, known as the Hematoi, form the ruling class of the series’ society. Among them, pure-bloods—or “pures”—possess superhuman strength, speed, and the ability to control the elements (fire, air, earth, and water), though most can only wield one. However, their relationships with mortals created half-bloods, a second-class population subject to rigid social structures.

At age seven, half-bloods undergo evaluation by the Hematoi Council to determine their fate. Those with exceptional abilities or influential backgrounds train at

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