Books with title Forest of Souls

Danger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls, an epic, unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Susan Dennard, and Netflix's The Witcher!"A tantalizing beginning to a rich new fantasy series.” ―Traci Chee, NYT bestselling author of The Reader trilogy"Absolutely enchanting.” – Natalie C. Parker, author of Seafire"You won’t want to escape.” – Sarah Henning, author of the Sea Witch"Will leave you shouting sisters unite!” – Mindee Arnett, author of Onyx & Ivory and AvalonSirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood―an ancient forest possessed by souls―to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.

Danger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls, an epic, unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Susan Dennard, and Netflix's The Witcher!"A tantalizing beginning to a rich new fantasy series.” —Traci Chee, NYT bestselling author of The Reader trilogy"Absolutely enchanting.” – Natalie C. Parker, author of Seafire"You won’t want to escape.” – Sarah Henning, author of the Sea Witch"Will leave you shouting sisters unite!” – Mindee Arnett, author of Onyx & Ivory and AvalonSirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood—an ancient forest possessed by souls—to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.

Why is a faun attacking innocent passers-by? Where do the victims disappear to, leaving only their scattered clothes and piles of dust?After a run-in with a steamer dragon, Hal is the hero of the day – but he feels pretty useless when confronted by a forest-dwelling creature bent on erasing humans from New Earth.Worse, some of Hal's best friends are taken as well. The remaining shapeshifters unite to bring down the merciless villain and end her foul plot forever...A brand new magical adventure full of creatures from myth and legend!"... a strong return to this imaginative franchise ... overflowing with enthusiasm and cleverness ... advances the overall story and has some seamless callbacks to the many adventures that precede it ... a delight and so very rewarding ..."

Why is a faun attacking innocent passers-by? Where do the victims disappear to, leaving only their scattered clothes and piles of dust?After a run-in with a steamer dragon, Hal is the hero of the day – but he feels pretty useless when confronted by a forest-dwelling creature bent on erasing humans from New Earth.Worse, some of Hal's best friends are taken as well. The remaining shapeshifters unite to bring down the merciless villain and end her foul plot forever...A brand new magical adventure full of creatures from myth and legend!"... a strong return to this imaginative franchise ... overflowing with enthusiasm and cleverness ... advances the overall story and has some seamless callbacks to the many adventures that precede it ... a delight and so very rewarding ..."

Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend, Saengo. And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood?an ancient forest possessed by souls?to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.

Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend, Saengo. And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood?an ancient forest possessed by souls?to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.

Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she's intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen's next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend, Saengo. And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood - an ancient forest possessed by souls - to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.