
Truthwitch
Susan Dennard(Author)
Tor (Publisher)
Published on 14. January 2016
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-1-4472-8204-4 (ISBN)
Description
The first in the Witchlands series, Truthwitch by Susan Dennard is a brilliantly imagined coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Sarah J. Maas and Trudi Canavan. In a continent on the edge of war, two witches hold its fate in their hands. Young witches Safiya and Iseult have a habit of finding trouble. After clashing with a powerful Guildmaster and his ruthless Bloodwitch bodyguard, the friends are forced to flee their home. Safi must avoid capture at all costs as she's a rare Truthwitch, able to discern truth from lies. Many would kill for her magic, so Safi must keep it hidden - lest she be used in the struggle between empires. And Iseult's true powers are hidden even from herself. In a chance encounter at Court, Safi meets Prince Merik and makes him a reluctant ally. However, his help may not slow down the Bloodwitch now hot on the girls' heels. All Safi and Iseult want is their freedom, but danger lies ahead. With war coming, treaties breaking and a magical contagion sweeping the land, the friends will have to fight emperors and mercenaries alike. For some will stop at nothing to get their hands on a Truthwitch.
Reviews / Votes
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard is like a cake stuffed full of your favourite fantasy treats: highway robbery, swordplay, deep friendships, treachery, magic, piracy on the high seas, and romance. If you like any or all of the above in the fantasy tales, this book will delight you * Robin Hobb * Featuring vibrant characters and an innovative system of magic, Susan Dennard's Truthwitch is a fast-paced adventure and a wonderful tribute to the power of the binding ties of friendship * Jacqueline Carey * Truthwitch has all of the elements I savour - a richly imagined magical world, ruthless politics, steamy romance, and characters who grab you and won't let go * Cinda Williams Chima * Truthwitch has it all, strong female characters, adventure, magic, romance, and non-stop action that will leave you breathless * Maria V. Snyder *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 16 years
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
675 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4472-8204-4 (9781447282044)
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Person
Susan Dennard is the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Luminaries trilogy, the Witchlands series and many more books and tales beyond. Her stories have been translated into tens of languages all over the world. Before becoming an author, she travelled globally with her MSc in marine biology. She also runs a popular newsletter for writers, Misfits & Daydreamers. When not writing or teaching writing, she can be found playing dress-up with her daughter or mashing buttons on one of her way too many consoles.