"An exciting fantasy adventure tale.â âBooklist, STARRED Review
Deeply immersive, this penetrating tale of magic, faith and self-determination is the brilliant sequel to Kelly Braffetâs The Unwilling
Judah the Foundling chose freedom over betrayal when she leaped from the top of the castle tower. Now she finds herself wandering an unknown forest, far from everything and everyone she loves. For the first time in her life, sheâs beyond the great Wall that surrounds Highfall castle; for the first time, sheâs alone. Away from the Seneschal, the power behind the throne; away from Nate Clare, the House Magus who was her teacher, friend, betrayer. Away from her foster brother, Gavin, with whom she has a mysterious bond that has kept them togetherâand kept her alive.
But Judah isnât free. Fiercely sought by those who believe she holds the key to unlocking the power trapped in the world, she must learn to navigate the dangers of an unfamiliar place. She knows that somewhere, Gavin is in peril. To save him, she not only must learn to use the new power she discovers inside herself, she must survive.
The Barrier Lands
Book 1: The Unwilling
Book 2: The Broken Tower