The Novice – Trudi Canavan

Sonea’s journey continues in the second book of The Black Magician Trilogy. 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.

Guild 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.

A character-driven fantasy sequel for readers who enjoy magic academies, underdog heroines, mentor relationships, political intrigue, and steadily deepening mysteries. Read it after The Magicians’ Guild and continue with the trilogy finale, The High Lord.

Perfect for fans of Mistborn, The Name of the Wind, Assassin’s Apprentice, and A Wizard of Earthsea.

Popular with readers who enjoy:

• Magic-school settings
• Powerful underdog heroines
• Magical training
• Political intrigue
• Dark secrets
• Coming-of-age fantasy

A paperback (2002) in Good condition, with moderate wear and some page yellowing; all pages are present.