{"product_id":"the-novice-taran-matharu","title":"The Novice – Trudi Canavan","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonea’s journey continues in the second book of \u003cem\u003eThe Black Magician Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e. Now a novice at the Magicians’ Guild, she must learn to control her remarkable power while facing hostility from those who believe a girl from the slums does not belong among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuild life brings demanding magical training, dangerous rivalries, and political tension. As Sonea fights to prove herself, the High Lord Akkarin’s closely guarded secrets draw her towards a darker truth that could threaten far more than her place at the Guild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA character-driven fantasy sequel for readers who enjoy magic academies, underdog heroines, mentor relationships, political intrigue, and steadily deepening mysteries. Read it after \u003cem\u003eThe Magicians’ Guild\u003c\/em\u003e and continue with the trilogy finale, \u003cem\u003eThe High Lord\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eMistborn\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Name of the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAssassin’s Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Wizard of Earthsea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopular with readers who enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic-school settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful underdog heroines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagical training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical intrigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark secrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing-of-age fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2002) in Good condition, with moderate wear and some page yellowing; all pages are present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50521474236531,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_baed273e-5b49-45c7-b562-cb5701c55f1b.jpg?v=1790168815","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-novice-taran-matharu","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}