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The Black Witch

The Black Witch Chronicles, Book 1

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The Black Witch

By: Laurie Forest
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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 The New York Times bestselling series!

“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 fantasy series, The Black Witch Chronicles.

Elloren Gardner is the spitting image of her grandmother, who drove back the enemy forces in the last Realm War. But while her people 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:

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

“A noteworthy debut.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Briskly paced, tightly plotted.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Books in The Black Witch Chronicles:
The Black Witch
The Iron Flower
The Shadow Wand
The Demon Tide
The Dryad Storm
Wandfasted (ebook novella)*
Light Mage (ebook novella)*

* Also available in print in The Rebel Mages anthology Coming of Age Epic Fantasy Fantasy Literature & Fiction Paranormal Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction Magic Magic Users Witchcraft
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I truly loved this story, more than I've love a story in a long time, I haven't enjoyed a book this much since I read Cruel Prince.

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I loved this book so much more than I thought I would, I loved the Narrator and the story, I was adicted from the start.
already started book 2, cannot wait for where this goes next.

🧙‍♀️❤

A Fantastic Fast Pasted YA Fantasy!

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Great to listen too as we drove across Australia. Full of surprises and able to imagine everything..

Travel time

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The story pulled me it and the writing continued to delight. It is a wonderful book to walk in the shoes of inclusion and acceptance.

Couldn’t put it down

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Wow what a great read. once you start you won't be able to stop!! Fantastic story and awesome narration :)

WOW!!

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Read as a paperback and came to audible and was not disappointed. Julia Whelan does a fantastic job of depicting each character flawlessly.

Engaging story with significant character building.

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Absolutely LOVED it. Loved the different group dynamics. Loved the good vs evil, but then was it really? Great narration. Overall an awesome story and a bit of a love triangle but not overly sexual, which I enjoyed!

SO GOOD, very HP vibes!

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Took a little to get started in terms of the develop the characters and story. Once you understand the struggle and world of the back witch, you will be surprised and encouraged by its development. Loved it

Excellent fantasy story

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I loved this book!! at first I rolled my eyes when she fell head over heels for the handsome, popular guy but the story redeemed itself quickly and brilliantly!! I've already bought the next 3 books!

excellent!!

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This was such a great fantasy read. I finished all books of the series over a week. I couldn't put the books down. I laughed and cried through this series and I cannot recommend it enough. I absolutely loved it.

The Black Witch

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