The Black Witch Chronicles — series

Creatures & Beings

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

Elloren Gardner is the granddaughter of the last prophesied Black Witch, Carnissa Gardner, who drove back enemy forces and saved the Gardnerian people during the Realm War. Despite her striking resemblance to her famous grandmother, Elloren lacks any magical abilities in a society that highly values them. When she is granted the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming an apothecary, Elloren joins her brothers at the prestigious Verpax University. There, she encounters a diverse student body, including fire-wielding, winged Icarals—the sworn enemies of all Gardnerians. As evil looms on the horizon and the pressure to live up to her heritage builds, Elloren's beliefs are challenged, and she must find the courage to trust those she's been taught to hate and fear. For fans of Tamora Pierce and Robin McKinley.