Solar Carpenter is the first girl to study magic in a hundred years. And maybe the last.
For over a century, only high-born men have wielded magic in Ashwood. The nobility’s youngest sons are taught by the kingdom’s wizards in roving magic encampments. Witchcraft is forbidden, and the women who practise it persecuted.
Yet change is coming.
Solar Carpenter, a girl providing for her family any way she can, is plucked from her life of menial work and petty theft to study at an elite encampment. Under the guidance of one of Ashwood’s greatest wizards, she will learn in the field as a witch-in-training, using her powers to protect the kingdom.
Or die trying.
What did I think?
I absolutely loved reading Witchcraft and Fury so I'm delighted that more books are planned in the Chronicles of the Divided Isle series. It's an amazing debut from T.T. Greenshaw and I can't wait to read what he writes next.
Before I get onto my thoughts about the book I just want to mention the map in the opening pages. I do love a map in a book but this one is even better as there is a link to a colour, zoomable version on T.T. Greenshaw's website. It really brings the book to life before you even read the first word.
No one is more surprised than 17 year old Solar Carpenter when she is chosen to learn magic with a group of privileged boys. Being the only girl, she struggles to fit in and it's made even worse when she discovers that she has taken the place of an entitled boy who wants his place in the training camp back.
There is so much going on in the book that I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. It's like Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones as it's dark, dangerous and enchanting. There's also a bit of crime and mystery as the trainee magicians turn their hand to solving crimes and catching villains. Add in a sprinkling of romance and a dash of treachery and Witchcraft and Fury proves that it really does have it all.
Witchcraft and Fury is a fantastic start to a new series and I think it covers so many genres that it will appeal to many readers. It's fantasy, romantasy, crime, mystery, romance, thriller, feminist and YA all rolled into one magical and entertaining package. A very highly recommended read and one I plan to read again.
I received a gifted copy for the Love Books Tours readalong and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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