Truthwitch
Truthwitch
by Susan Dennard
Ages 13–17
Two best friends — one who can sense truth from lies, one who can control water — flee treacherous forces in a magical world at war.
Heads-up for parents: Violence, War & battle violence. Worth reading it yourself first.
- Author
- Susan Dennard
- Age
- Ages 13–17
- Type
- Fantasy, Adventure
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Tor Teen
- In India
- Available
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