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The Witching World
Series · 7 books · 2017-2018

Books in series

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#0.5

Spirit of the Spell

2017

Some things are worth dying for. Others are worth living for again. When Damien dies, Oliana is devastated. It’s understandable, he is her first love. She’ll cry and grieve and, eventually, she’ll move on, as she must—at least, that’s what an ordinary girl would do. But Oliana isn’t ordinary. She’s a witch. And she isn’t going to accept Damien’s death without a fight. With the power of the four elements at her disposal, she can do more than challenge death. The question is, what is she willing to sacrifice to get him back?
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#1

Magic Awakens

2017

Magic is dangerous. It can get you killed. But magic is coming for Clara. She has powers she didn’t ask for, powers she doesn’t know how to control. She can choose the safe path and pretend it isn’t happening. Or she can claim her power and face all the dangers it comes with, including the dark stranger with a secret past.
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#2

The Five-Petal Knot

2017

Clara’s to learn magic tomorrow. Finally, she’ll begin to understand who and what she is. A witch. A magician. Something in between the two, something new. No one’s ever been able to access magic like she does. But tomorrow doesn’t come. The merworld claims Clara instead. There’s only one person that can save her from the merworld’s devious illusions. But first he has to return from the edge of death, and even then he may not get either of them out. That’s not even the worst of their problems. An immortal count, with a heart fueled by darkness and death, intends to take more from them than the merworld does, and he has centuries’ worth of power to make it happen.
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#3

The Merqueen

2017

Magic. Fantasy. Romance. Perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce, Elise Kova, and Rachel E. Carter. A demonic satyr. Rogue pixies. Diminutive dragons. Phoenixes and imps. No one ever said magic would be boring. Clara barely survived the dark force that attacked Irele Castle. One of her teachers didn't. But the number of dark magicians hunting her and her friends has only increased. She still doesn't understand the extent of her powers, and her foes are cutting off every opportunity for her to discover it. As if the immortal count weren't terrifying enough, now Clara's former fiancé and a magician she believed dead have combined their efforts to kill her. And it gets worse. The Merqueen's already stolen three years of Clara's life. But she wants more, and she's as powerful as the count. They're racing to claim her soul. Will Clara, who's still new to the magical world, be able to find the way to stop them in time, when the many forces of darkness are converging on her? If you like stories with non-stop adventure, empowered heroines, moody magicians, and mythical creatures with attitude, you'll love The Merqueen, the third installment in The Witching World series.
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#4

The Ginger Cat

2017

The immortal Count Washur has been waiting for Clara to grow more powerful to collect her soul. Now he's after her. Washur Castle comes alive with dark magic while it carries out the Count's attack. Clara knows it's a trap, but she goes anyway because he has something—someone—she can't bear to lose. Clara and her friends are strong, and their magic is stronger. But with their forces divided, can they overcome monsters and deadly illusions? If you like stories with non-stop adventure, empowered heroines, moody magicians, mythical creatures with attitude, and prickly castles with a mission, you'll LOVE The Ginger Cat, the fourth installment in The Witching World series. READING ORDER FOR THE WITCHING WORLD
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#5

The Scarlet Dragon

2017

A dragon, who isn't supposed to exist. A history of deadly secrets. A ghost risen from the grave. A cat, who's half a girl, and a split, who's half a man. Magic has never seemed more complicated. When the two most feared magicians of the underworld band to hunt Clara, she needs to be able to count on her friends. But that's difficult to do when she's surrounded by masters of illusion, who can bend reality as easily as they bend truth. The immortal Count and the dark Merqueen don't play by anyone's rules but their own. And when they turn to forbidden magic, Clara must decide what she's willing to sacrifice to survive. With her magic strong, and the Count and Merqueen desperate to steal it, it's more important than ever that Clara protect the five-petal knot. But will she be able to when her enemies threaten those she loves? If you like stories with non-stop adventure, empowered heroines, moody magicians, mythical creatures with attitude, and castles with personality, you'll love The Scarlet Dragon, the fifth installment in The Witching World series.
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#6

Mermagic

2018

Captured souls. Monstrous creatures from the ocean depths. Secret races of magicians. A threat more terrible than any before it. Magic has never been more deadly. The immortal Count and the dark Merqueen haven't managed to claim Clara or her powers—yet. Even with their personal magic bound, they're hunting Clara with more force than she knows how to handle. They contain the magic of the hundreds of souls they've drained. Clara has her own power, one they haven't been able to touch, a secret binding element that gives life to all magic. She's stronger than ever, with a love great enough to dismantle the Count and Merqueen's devastating illusions. But when you love as fiercely as Clara does, you have too much to lose. If the Count and Merqueen can't have Clara, then they'll take everything—and everyone—she loves. Unless she can find the way to stop the two most feared magicians of the underworld before she loses everything worth living for. Mermagic is the final installment in The Witching World series.

Author

Lucia Ashta
Lucia Ashta
Author · 79 books

Lucía Ashta is the internationally top 20 bestselling author of young adult, new adult, and adult paranormal and urban fantasy books, including the series Magical Creatures Academy, Witches of Gales Haven, Smoky Mountain Pack, and Supernatural Bounty Hunter. When Lucía isn't writing, she's reading, painting, or adventuring. Magical fantasy is her favorite, but the action, romance, and quirky characters are what keep her hooked on books. Sign up for Lucía’s new release email list and you’ll be notified as soon as the next book publishes: https://www.subscribepage.com/luciaashta Connect with Lucía: www.facebook.com/authorluciaashta www.facebook.com/groups/LuciaAshta www.luciaashta.com

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