So many books come out each week that it makes it hard to decide what to read. We want to make that a little bit easier on you by sharing our favorite releases from the week and telling you our top 3 reasons why we think you’ll love them too!
This week our selection is The King Slayer by Virginia Boecker. Are you ready to hear more about this book and its author? Here we go…
The King Slayer by Virginia Boecker Series: The Witch Hunter #2
Published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers on June 14th, 2016
Genres: Fantasy
Pages: 368
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An action-packed and suspenseful sequel to The Witch Hunter, perfect for fans of Graceling and the Grisha Trilogy.
"I think, in time, you'll either be my greatest mistake or my greatest victory."
Former witch hunter Elizabeth Grey is hiding within the magically protected village of Harrow, evading the price put on her head by Lord Blackwell, the usurper king of Anglia. Their last encounter left Blackwell ruined, but his thirst for power grows stronger every day. He's readying for a war against those who would resist his rule--namely Elizabeth and the witches and wizards she now calls her allies.
Having lost her stigma, a magical source of protection and healing, Elizabeth's strength is tested both physically and emotionally. War always means sacrifice, and as the lines between good and evil blur once more, Elizabeth must decide just how far she'll go to save those she loves.
3 Reasons You Should Read…
The King Slayer by Virginia Boecker
- Have you been looking for a complete series to read? Wait no longer! The Witch Hunter Series is a duology, and we loved that we could read the conclusion, get answers to our questions, and then start the whole thing over if we wanted to!
- We knew we wanted to read this series well before we got our hands on a copy of The Witch Hunter at BEA in 2015, but when we met Virginia there it sealed the deal. She is adorable, kind, and hilarious. Her words just confirmed the genius behind these pages.
- Still need another reason to read? New characters, twists and turns, TONS of swoon, and a completely satisfying ending. These are all perfect descriptions for The King Slayer. Go grab a copy now!
***Meet Virginia Boecker***
Virginia Boecker recently spent four years in London obsessing over English medieval history, which formed the basis of her debut novel, The Witch Hunter. She now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and spends her days writing, reading, running, and chasing around her two children and a dog named George.
In addition to English kings, nine-day queens, and Protestant princesses, her other obsessions include The Smiths, art museums, champagne, and Chapstick.
