Seeker

July 15, 2019
Fledgling witch Lainey Styles must harness her magic to defeat a diabolical foe in Chance's follow-up to Keeper (2018). Lainey is the Keeper of the powerful DuCarmont Grimoire, a book of powerful spells, and she just accidently burned down the Georgia plantation of the Master, an evil warlock who murdered the last of her family. The Grimoire contains a spell that will allow the Master to extract magic from other Supernaturals. Now Lainey and her best friend, Maggie, are helping the rebels in their fight against the Master. Rebel leader Zia sees Lainey as their ultimate weapon, but they must unite the various Supernatural factions. It won't be easy, and Lainey must first come to terms with her own wild power while comic-book superfan Maggie, who was bitten by a Shifter, hopes her new powers will give her a higher purpose. Meanwhile, Lainey's protector and betrayer, Ty, puts his own risky plan in motion. Chance significantly expands her world of magic and Supernaturals (Shifters, Fae, witches, etc.) with Lainey's, Ty's, and Maggie's alternating narratives, and getting to know the funny, good-hearted, and superhero-obsessed Maggie is a particular delight. Chance has upped her game with this solid sequel. Lainey and Ty are white, and Maggie is black, and there are a variety of skin tones in the Supernatural community. A fun, high-stakes, often surprising thrill ride. (Fantasy. 14-18)

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