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The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles)
The Iron Flower - The Black Witch Chronicles Author:Laurie Forest In this magical sequel to The Black Witch, Elloren Gardner must embrace a power she never knew she had to hold back the dark forces sweeping across Erthia. — Praise for Laurie Forest and The Black Witch — ?I absolutely loved The Black Witch and will have a very hard time waiting for the second book! Maximum suspense, unusual magic?a whole new, thr... more »illing approach to fantasy!? ?Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
?This briskly paced, tightly plotted novel enacts the transformative power of education, creating engaging characters set in a rich alternative universe with a complicated history that can help us better understand our own. A massive page-turner that leaves readers longing for more.? ?Kirkus Reviews, starred review
?Forest uses a richly imagined magical world to offer an uncompromising condemnation of prejudice and injustice?. With strong feminist messages, lively secondary characters, and an especially nasty rival (imagine a female Draco Malfoy), fans of Harry Potter and Tamora Pierce will gobble down the 600-plus pages and demand the sequel.? ?Booklist, starred review
?The Black Witch is a refreshing, powerful young adult fantasy. This strong debut offers an uncompromising glimpse of world-altering politics amplified by a magical setting in which prejudice and discrimination cut both ways.? ?Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author
?Exquisite character work, an elaborate mythology, and a spectacularly rendered universe make this a noteworthy debut, which argues passionately against fascism and xenophobia?. [The] thrilling conclusion will leave readers eager for the next book in this series.? ?Publishers Weekly, starred review
?We fell under the spell of this rich, diverse, Potter-worthy university world! Characters that come alive off the page, tangled relationships, swoon-worthy romance! Love the fresh way this also tackles prejudice. Prepare to fangirl!? ?Justine magazine« less