Briskly paced, tightly plotted
“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.”
Richly imagined magical world
“Forest uses a richly imagined magical world to offer an uncompromising condemnation of prejudice and injustice.”
Maximum suspense, unusual magic
“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, thrilling approach to fantasy!”
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.”
A diverse, Potter-worthy university world
“We fell under the spell of this rich, diverse, Potter-worthy university world!
Characters that come alive off the page, tangled relationships, swoonworthy romance!
Love the fresh way this also tackles prejudice. Prepare to fangirl!”
A powerful start to a new series
“A powerful start to a new series, and a very impressive first novel.”
ABA Indiebound – Summer 2017 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
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Audiobooks
NO TIME TO READ? NO PROBLEM. LISTEN INSTEAD
“This ambitious story is impressively narrated by the talented Julia Whelan, who … cultivates listeners’ connection with flawed but ultimately good-hearted Elloren, whose first-person story portrays her fumbling attempts at understanding a wider world.”
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Audiobooks
NO TIME TO READ? NO PROBLEM. LISTEN INSTEAD
This ambitious story is impressively narrated by the talented Julia Whelan, who … cultivates listeners’ connection with flawed but ultimately good-hearted Elloren, whose first-person story portrays her fumbling attempts at understanding a wider world.”
(AudioFile)
