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The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles, #2)

Laurie Forest
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The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018

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Laurie Forest

The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

597

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Erthia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2018

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

870L

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Super Short Summary

The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest is a fantasy novel featuring Elloren Gardner, who navigates a treacherous world of magic and political intrigue. As Elloren confronts prejudice and oppression, she discovers the power of unity and resistance. The story emphasizes themes of acceptance, resistance, and the fight for justice in a divided society.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

29,254 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest receives praise for its intricate world-building and strong, engaging characters. Critics appreciate the novel's exploration of social justice themes. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot slightly predictable. Overall, it is considered a compelling sequel with emotional depth and thought-provoking elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles, #2)?

The ideal reader for Laurie Forest’s The Iron Flower is a YA fantasy enthusiast who enjoyed the complex social themes and magical conflicts in books like Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses or Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone. They appreciate strong heroines, richly built worlds, and narrative blends of romance, rebellion, and ethical dilemmas.

4.5

29,254 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

597

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Erthia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2018

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

870L

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