"Blood Ties" by Zimkhitha Mlanzeli explores the intricate dynamics of family, loyalty, and the hidden truths that bind them. The story follows a young woman who uncovers dark secrets within her lineage that challenge her understanding of love and duty. As she navigates the complexities of her relationships, she is forced to confront the realities of her family’s past and the consequences of their choices. With themes of betrayal, redemption, and the search for identity, the novel delves into how blood ties can both connect and divide, ultimately leading to a poignant revelation about the nature of belonging and forgiveness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Harmony High .

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2014 by Cover2Cover Books .