The Black Witch
The Black Witch by Laurie Forest, published by Harlequin Teen in 2017, is a young adult fantasy novel that spans 608 pages. The story follows Elloren, the granddaughter of the legendary Black Witch Carnissa Gardner, who once saved her people during the Realm War. Despite her lineage, Elloren lacks the magical powers that her society values, and she is determined to carve out her own path as she pursues her dream of becoming an apothecary at Verpax University.
As Elloren navigates university life, she encounters a diverse array of students, including the fire-wielding Icarals, who are considered enemies of her people. The narrative explores themes of identity and belonging within a richly constructed fantasy world. Readers will find a blend of magic, school dynamics, and the challenges of living up to a powerful legacy, all set against the backdrop of an impending new evil. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Elloren’s journey as she confronts her fears and the complexities of her heritage.
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“Potter-worthy.” —Justine magazine
“A whole new, thrilling approach to fantasy!”–#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce
“Powerful” —New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb
“Exquisite.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
A new Black Witch will rise…her powers vast beyond imagining.
A Great Winged One will soon arise and cast his fearsome shadow upon the land. And just as Night slays Day, and Day slays Night, so also shall another Black Witch rise to meet him, her powers vast beyond imagining.
So foretells the greatest prophecy of the Gardnerian mages. Carnissa Gardner, the last prophesied Black Witch, drove back the enemy forces and saved her people during the Realm War. Now a new evil is on the horizon, and her granddaughter, Elloren, is believed to be Carnissa’s heir–but while she is the absolute image of her famous grandmother, Elloren is utterly devoid of power in a society that prizes magical ability above nearly all else.
When she is granted the opportunity to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an apothecary, Elloren is eager to join her brothers at the prestigious Verpax University and finally embrace a destiny of her own, free from the shadow of her grandmother’s legacy. But she soon realizes that the university, which admits all manner of people–including the fire-wielding, winged Icarals, the sworn enemies of all Gardnerians–is an even more treacherous place for the granddaughter of the Black Witch.
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