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The magic and suspense of Graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of Game of Thrones in this riveting fantasy debut.Your greatest enemy isn't what you fight, but what you fear.Elizabeth Grey is one of the king's best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. But when she's accused of being a witch herself, Elizabeth is arrested and sentenced to burn at the stake.Salvation comes from a man she thought was her enemy. Nicholas Perevil, the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the kingdom, offers her a deal: he will save her from execution if she can break the deadly curse that's been laid upon him.But Nicholas and his followers know nothing of Elizabeth's witch hunting past--if they find out, the stake will be the least of her worries. And as she's thrust into the magical world of witches, ghosts, pirates, and one all-too-handsome healer, Elizabeth is forced to redefine her ideas of right and wrong, of friends and enemies, and of love and hate.Virginia Boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut.
The Witch Hunter, by Virginia Boecker- Amazon Sales Rank: #543912 in Books
- Brand: Boecker, Virginia
- Published on: 2015-06-02
- Released on: 2015-06-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.75" h x 1.25" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 368 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up—In this fantasy adventure set in an alternative medieval England, witchcraft of any kind is illegal, even though magic practitioners were welcomed in the past. Employed by the Inquisitor, Lord Blackwell, 16-year-old Elizabeth, and her best friend, Caleb, hunt witches who will be burned at the stake. Elizabeth fully believes that all magic is evil and must be destroyed. But when Blackwell finds her with some herbs, Elizabeth is declared a witch herself and is sentenced to die. She is rescued by an unlikely ally, the notorious wizard Nicholas Perevil, who wants her to fulfill a prophecy to save him from a deadly curse. The teen is skeptical of the witches, pirates, healers, and other Reformists who accompany Perevil and is afraid of what will happen when they discover she is a witch hunter. However, she gradually becomes suspicious of Blackwell's motives and must finally decide where her loyalties lie. Debut author Boecker's first-person, present tense narrative creates a suspenseful mood by allowing readers to see Elizabeth's secrets, doubts, and fears. Secondary characters are well realized and integral to the plot. The book has plenty of action—sword fights, battles with monsters, black magic, and betrayal—but there is also camaraderie and romance. The ending leaves room for a sequel. Fans of Kristin Cashore's Graceling (Houghton Harcourt, 2008) will see similarities in this story of a girl with deadly skills who begins to question using her services to benefit a brutal ruler. VERDICT This action-packed tale will be a welcome addition to most YA fantasy collections.—Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT
Review Praise for The Witch Hunter:A YALSA 2016 Teens Top Ten Nominee* "An explosive cocktail of high-stakes adventure... The first-person, present-tense narration is rendered masterfully; coupled with the cinematic vividness of the descriptions, the whole makes for a page-turning delight."―PW (starred review)"Debut author Boecker's first-person, present tense narrative creates a suspenseful mood by allowing readers to see Elizabeth's secrets, doubts, and fears...The book has plenty of action-sword fights, battles with monsters, black magic, and betrayal-but there is also camaraderie and romance...Fans of Kristin Cashore's Graceling (Houghton Harcourt, 2008) will see similarities in this story of a girl with deadly skills who begins to question using her services to benefit a brutal ruler. This action-packed tale will be a welcome addition to most YA fantasy collections."―SLJ"In her debut novel (a sequel is planned), Boecker has created an alternate sixteenth-century world whose characters are as intriguing as the magical world they inhabit...Woven within the complex fantasy is a new understanding of friendship and a tenuous but sweet Romeo and Juliet-like love story that promises to blossom, along with the witchcraft, mystery, and bloodletting."―Booklist"Elizabeth is a compelling heroine, surrounded by strong supporting characters. Particularly compelling is Elizabeth's uneasy alliance with Fifer as they race to find answers, uncovering dark secrets along the way...First-time novelist Boecker delivers a promising debut. This reviewer is hoping Elizabeth's future adventures prove equally engaging."―VOYA"The world-building here is comprehensive but concise...Thrilling action scenes combine with a twisting plot to spur readers forward. Perhaps most compelling, however, is Elizabeth's character arc, which moves her from a girl so beholden to the men in her life that she hands her body over both physically and sexually, to an autonomous young adult making decisions for herself....It will satisfy fans of warrior girls who realize their own power."―The Bulletin"Those who like their stories fast-paced will enjoy this mashup of historical and fantasy. Ghouls, ghosts, magic, and supernatural creatures all appear, lending humor and creepiness in equal measure."―School Library Connection"[Filled] with everything a good fantasy book needs: swords, poison, black magic, and betrayal. Elizabeth Grey is a tough, feisty protagonist whose fearless heart takes more twists and turns than the narrow city alleys in which the story opens. A fun, corpse-ridden, blood-drenched debut."―April Tucholke, author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"Sassy and smart, this page-turning fantasy is full of action, wit, and magic. I ate it up in one sitting and demand more...now!"―Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Across the Universe and The Body Electric"Crisp writing, a fast pace with bloody action, and the all-important monster rats make this story of a bold but more-vulnerable-than-she-realizes witch hunter a strong fantasy debut."―Kate Elliott, author of Cold Magic and Court of Fives"Elizabeth is an endearingly flawed heroine, and the other characters are just as nuanced and delightful. With an immersive world and fast-paced, addictive plot, The Witch Hunter is perfect for those looking for their next fantastical adventure."―Emily Lloyd-Jones, author of Illusive
About the Author 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. You can visit Virginia online at virginiaboecker.com or on Twitter @virgboecker.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Compelling And Gripping Historical Fantasy By April I am essentially a magpie when it comes to books about witches. I can’t resist them. When you throw comparisons to Graceling in the mix, GAME OVER, I am convinced that I must read the book. The Witch Hunter by debut author Virginia Boecker is an alternate history young adult fantasy book. It is compelling, fiercely gripping and well written. This book is a unique and worthy addition to the ever expanding young adult fantasy genre. It has character development and world building in spades.Boecker’s debut is told from the first person viewpoint of Elizabeth Grey. Elizabeth is the titular witch hunter. You see, she lives in a world where witches are considered Reformists and magic is considered evil. Elizabeth’s job is to ferret out witches with her elite group and take them to a character named Blackwell alive. From there, the witches are imprisoned and interrogated. PLOT TWIST! Elizabeth is arrested for witchcraft when she is found with pregnancy preventing herbs, essentially birth control, in her pockets. She thinks it is all a mistake. However, it is zero hour when Elizabeth is rescued by the most infamous wizard, Nicholas Perevil. Perevil offers her a deal — Elizabeth must break a curse on him and if she does, she will keep her life. The Witch Hunter is an excellent read, where the point isn’t quite the curse, but re-examining what it means to be good and evil in a world where magic is outlawed.If you like characters that have big realizations and that are dynamic as the book goes along, rather than static in their beliefs, you will love Elizabeth Grey. When The Witch Hunter opens, Elizabeth is quite steadfast in her belief that all witches are bad and evil. She doesn’t understand why anyone would perform magic and go against Blackwell. As she lives with Nicholas Perevil, the famous wizard who saves her, Elizabeth’s thoughts and feelings begin to change. She begins to develop empathy for the plight of the magic users.Furthermore, character traits of Elizabeth’s that I admired were that she’s little and so she’s consistently underestimated. Yet, Elizabeth is a fierce contender. I liked that eventually she did open up her mind to different possibilities. She’s a courageous character and one who is actually compelling enough to carry the story.Boecker’s historical fantasy is set in a world that is quite similar to our own. The time period echoes the medieval era but also reminded me a little bit of Cromwellian England. As I read the book, I noticed that the society seems to be a patriarchy where currently men hold all the power — there is a King, there’s Blackwell who is essentially Lord Protector, there’s Perevil who is the most powerful wizard. It’s interesting though that Elizabeth, a female, is the one who must save Perevil and break the curse. The magic within this book is interesting too. Each magic user sort of has different strengths and some have different specialties like healing and necromancy. I liked that magic wasn’t some unlimited resource and deus ex machina.If you like kissing books and romances, you’re in luck when reading The Witch Hunter. As the book opens, Elizabeth has this best friend from childhood named Caleb who has helped her get into the witch hunters and who seems to always have her back. I started the book thinking Elizabeth would end up with Caleb. However, when she goes to live with Perevil, there’s a new contender – John, the son of a pirate and a healer. John is awesome and let me just say that I really like what develops between the two.In all, this book sort of surprised me with how good it was. The Witch Hunter is certainly worth adding to your summer to be read pile.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The Witch Hunter By Jenny Q @ Let Them Read Books I had really high hopes for this historical fantasy debut, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. Almost a month passed between when I read this and when I wrote my review, and I could hardly remember a thing about it before I skimmed back through it, so I think that's pretty telling. A medieval world filled with witches and wizards, revenants and prophets, magic and alchemy should be extremely gripping and atmospheric . . . but it's not so much.I had some issues with the presentation of Elizabeth's character. There's a twist early on when we find out what Elizabeth has been doing with her nights, and I really felt like it merited more explanation and emotional exploration. That kind of secret has got to take a toll on a young woman, but we don't know if it does on Elizabeth because she never talks about it. And later in the story, Elizabeth is confronted with some startling truths about the world she thought she knew, but really, I couldn't help but think that a smart girl like her should have figured it all out much sooner. I did.Combine that lack of depth with some uneven pacing and a superficial romance, and eventually I realized I was reading just to get to the end and see how it would all play out. There was a lot of potential here for in-depth characterization and gritty storytelling, but it wasn't fully realized and ending up feeling rather simplistic. The Witch Hunter is by no means a bad book--it certainly has its share of action and excitement--but I found it to be ultimately forgettable in a genre where the bar has been set high by some fantastic stories.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. No GoT here By Yzabel (Note: I was given a copy through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.)Somewhat OK, but too full of holes (in terms of world-building) and too flat when it came to the characters. I had a hard time reconciling the setting to a parallel Tudor England (minus the Tudors), as some elements were similar, but others were too confusing to make much sense—including language, too modern at times. For instance, no witch hunter seemed to ever question the origin of their stigmas, how they came to be, when it was actually a pretty obvious question to ask (especially in a world that wasn't heavy on religion, so "it comes from God" wouldn't have made a satisfying answer).Elizabeth in general was of the too stupid to live variety. Supposedly strong, supposedly a well-trained prodigy witch hunter, but piling up mistake upon mistake, for a reason that felt a little too weak to be believable (the way she mentioned it, it didn't seem like she was going through hell, more that it was an inconvenience to her). The reason why she was caught was stupid, a mix of bad decisions (getting drunk because her friend who may or may not be her love interest was seeing someone else) and other bad decisions (what on Earth was she doing with those herbs in her pocket.The romance I'll put in the "inserted here for marketing reasons" category. Bland, not useful—becoming friends would have been enough—, a vague triangle that wasn't really one because it was fairly predictable, andAlso, probably a minor quibble on my part, but this just happened to irk me: "Then I get an idea." I counted at least four occurrences of it, all as one sentence that was a paragraph of its own, and it just struck me as repetitive and annoying.There were interesting ideas and themes in the novel, and hooks that could've been so much more, when it came to politics and hypocrisy—laws defied by the ones making them, plotting in the shadows... However, I wouldn't put this on a Game of Thrones level as the blurb claims it is, and it was too muddled overall to make for a terrific plot. Some fantasy books take too long and are too slow-paced to carry their plots properly; here, it would've been a good thing, as it would've given more meat to the story, and more room for the world-building to unfold.Close to "it's OK", only I realise that I'm already not caring about it anymore barely half an hour after having finished it. I admit I just got to the end so that I could write my review and switch to another book.
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