The Black Witch

The Black Witch Chronicles, Book 1

By: Laurie Forest

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

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

Good, but...

Actually really liked the story and premise, however why do writers insist on making the heroine so whiny and meek. How about a young lady growing in confidence and has a backbone, much better role model for young ladies nowadays. Overall good book for the beginning of a series. I will listen to book two and see where it goes.

Wow!

I don’t think I can say anything that will do this book justice! The story was amazing and the performance was just spectacular!

Highly recommend for adults and teens

I was going to write a very long review detailing the wonderful aspects of this book but I feel that it's better than I can actually articulate. It's fun and deep and doesn't preach so much as lure you into it. Wonderfully feminist and heart warming. Just read. You won't regret it for any other reason than the next book doesn't come out till September.

Very entertaining and well written.

Both my daughter and I loved this book. It’s a timeless theme and the characters are well developed. Can’t wait for the next book in the series to come out in audible.

Reminiscent of YA

This heavily reminded me of Harry Potter with the setting and the way it’s told. Fun, light read.