The Black Witch: An Epic Fantasy Novel

The Black Witch: An Epic Fantasy Novel"Maximum suspense, unusual magic a whole new, thrilling approach to fantasy " Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author Powerful magic. A deadly legacy. A world at the edge of war. Prepare to be spellbound by The Black Witch. Elloren Gardner is the spitting image of her grandmother, who drove back the enemy forces in the last Realm War. But while her perople believe she will follow in her grandmother's footsteps and become the next Black

"Maximum suspense, unusual magic--a whole new, thrilling approach to fantasy "
--Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Powerful magic. A deadly legacy. A world at the edge of war. Prepare to be spellbound by The Black Witch.

Elloren Gardner is the spitting image of her grandmother, who drove back the enemy forces in the last Realm War. But while her perople believe she will follow in her grandmother's footsteps and become the next Black Witch of prophecy, Elloren is devoid of power in a society that prizes magical ability above all else.

When she is granted the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming an apothecary, Elloren joins her brothers at Verpax University. But she soon realizes that the university may be the most treacherous place of all for the granddaughter of the Black Witch.

As evil looms and the pressure to live up to her heritage builds, Elloren's best hope of survival may be among a secret band of rebels...if only she can find the courage to trust those she's been taught to fear.

Critics are raving about Laurie Forest's incredible debut, The Black Witch:

"We fell under the spell of this rich, diverse, Potter-worthy university world "
--Justine magazine

"Forest uses a richly imagined magical world to offer an uncompromising condemnation of prejudice and injustice."
--Booklist, starred review

"Exquisite character work, an elaborate mythology, and a spectacularly rendered universe make this a noteworthy debut, which argues passionately against fascism and xenophobia."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Briskly paced, tightly plotted...set in a rich alternative universe with a complicated history that can help us better understand our own."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Books in The Black Witch Chronicles:

The Black Witch
The Iron Flower
The Shadow Wand
Wandfasted (ebook novella)*
Light Mage (ebook novella)*

* Also available in print in The Rebel Mages anthology

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Published: 05/02/2017
ISBN: 9780373212316
Pages: 608
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 2.00d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2017 pg. 96
Publishers Weekly 03/20/2017
School Library Journal 05/01/2017
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2017 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 196841 / Black Witch
Reading Level: 5.8 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 26