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Young Flynn Hawthorn anxiously awaits the return of the initiates to Moa Bend. Normally she doesn’t look forward to her training sessions, but she’ll do anything to end her endless afternoons trapped in Mistress Tamsin’s Herb Hut. Without warning, Flynn’s world turns upside down. Her best friend is missing and could be lost in Dreamwood Forest. Her mother, the High Priestess, finally tells Flynn the truth about her father—a truth that comes with more questions than answers. And somehow, the falcon she chose to train is triggering strange episodes of time-warped astral travel! Flynn embarks on a journey to uncover long-awaited answers. Will she find a way to save her people from the growing threat in Southeil, or will she unwittingly put herself directly into the hands of the Shadow Witch? Key to the Journey is the second book in the YA epic fantasy series The Chronicles of Hawthorn. If you like unique magical worlds, unbreakable friendships, and sentient creatures, then you’ll love Rue’s coming of age adventure. Q - So, what makes The Chronicles of Hawthorn series special? A - It's actually a mix of things. When I chose to write these books, I wanted to create a diverse story that reminded me of the kind of fantasy, magic, and advenure books I like to read. My top picks are usually epic fantasy novels, any of the witch and wizard best sellers, and, of course, books featuring magic, spells, and potions with a dash of humor. Basically, anything with a fantasy genre flavor and a fast-paced style gets my click. The Chronicles of Hawthorn books are a great mix of these genres. You'll find the series focuses on the magic and adventure / young adult fantasy genre overall, with a pinch of historical fiction thrown in for good measure, and an adventurous take on magic and friendships to keep things interesting! Overall, The Chronicles of Hawthorn series is designed with short, punchy chapters to keep you turning the pages - and I've made sure you’ll want to know what happens next. Q - What order should I read the books in? A - If you want to read them in order and follow the Flynn’s story as it builds, I'd suggest the following
