Book details
The Shadow Wand (The Black Witch Chronicles Book 3)
Description
The New York Times bestselling series!Her world-altering secret can't be hidden much longer. Prepare to be spellbound by the third book in The Black Witch Chronicles by critically acclaimed fantasy author Laurie Forest.Elloren Gardner hides the most powerful secret in all Erthia-she is the Black Witch of Prophecy, and destined to triumph…or be used as the ultimate weapon of destruction.Separated from everyone she loves, isolated and hunted, Elloren must turn to the last person she can trust-her fastmate, Commander Lukas Grey. With the Mage forces of Gardneria poised to conquer all of Erthia, Elloren has no choice but to ally with Lukas and combine their power to keep herself out of the hands of Gardnerian leader Marcus Vogel…the holder of the all-consuming Shadow Wand.With just weeks to train to become a warrior, and no control over her magic, Elloren finds unexpected allies among those under orders to kill her. It's time to step up. To fight back. And to forge onward through the most devastating loss yet.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 reviewBooks 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
Age
13-17
Text complexity
proficient
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Continuation of an Enthralling Story: 'The Shadow Wand' is the third installment in 'The Black Witch Chronicles,' allowing readers to dive deeper into Laurie Forest's richly imagined world and follow the protagonist Elloren's journey as she discovers more about her powers and destiny.
- Complex Character Development: As the series progresses, characters are faced with challenging decisions and moral dilemmas, offering readers a chance to see their favorite characters grow, evolve, and reveal deeper layers of their personalities.
- Expanding Magical Universe: Laurie Forest continues to expand the magical lore, history, and politics of the world she has created. 'The Shadow Wand' introduces new magical elements, creatures, and characters that enrich the overall narrative and keep readers engaged.
- Themes of Acceptance and Unity: The book tackles important themes such as prejudice, discrimination, and the fight for equality. Through the characters' struggles and relationships, readers are encouraged to think about the importance of acceptance and unity in the face of adversity.