Truthwitch: A Witchlands Novel (The Witchlands, 1) - Hardcover

Dennard, Susan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0765379287 ISBN 13: 9780765379283

Publisher: Tor Teen, 2016

Synopsis

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of the Something Strange and Deadly series!
On a continent ruled by three empires, some are born with a "witchery," a magical skill that sets them apart from others.

In the Witchlands, there are almost as many types of magic as there are ways to get in trouble--as two desperate young women know all too well.
Safiya is a Truthwitch, able to discern truth from lie. It's a powerful magic that many would kill to have on their side, especially amongst the nobility to which Safi was born. So Safi must keep her gift hidden, lest she be used as a pawn in the struggle between empires.

Iseult, a Threadwitch, can see the invisible ties that bind and entangle the lives around her--but she cannot see the bonds that touch her own heart. Her unlikely friendship with Safi has taken her from life as an outcast into one of of reckless adventure, where she is a cool, wary balance to Safi's hotheaded impulsiveness.

Safi and Iseult just want to be free to live their own lives, but war is coming to the Witchlands. With the help of the cunning Prince Merik (a Windwitch and ship's captain) and the hindrance of a Bloodwitch bent on revenge, the friends must fight emperors, princes, and mercenaries alike, who will stop at nothing to get their hands on a Truthwitch.

About this title

About the Author:

Before she settled down as a full-time novelist and writing instructor, Susan Dennard traveled the world as marine biologist. She is the author of the Something Strange and Deadly series as well as the forthcoming Witchlands series, and when not writing, she can be found hiking with her dogs, exploring tidal pools, or earning bruises at the dojo.

Review:

"Truthwitch by Susan Dennard is like a cake stuffed full of your favorite 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, New York Times bestselling author)

"Truthwitch has it all, strong female characters, adventure, magic, romance, and non-stop action that will leave you breathless!" (Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author)

"Truthwitch by Susan Dennard is so, so, so great - epic fantasy, epic adventure, epic friendship." (Kate Elliott, World Fantasy Award Finalist)

"A masterfully told tale loaded with political intrigue, magic, harrowing fight scenes and escapes, mythical creatures, legendary prophesies, breakneck adventure, and even romance, this book will have readers breathlessly awaiting the sequel." (School Library Journal)

Starred Review. "Dynamic storytelling and a fully imagined magical world...Dennard's rich descriptions, insightful characterizations, and breathtaking action sequences will keep readers on their toes." (Publishers Weekly)

About this edition

• Publisher: Tor Teen
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0765379287
• ISBN 13: 9780765379283
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416