A young woman with the ability to control weather gets caught in a dangerous storm.
Author
Maria V. Snyder
14 books in the catalog
Maria V. Snyder has 14 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, magic and political intrigue. The titles we've reviewed span 2006 to 2013.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 14–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Maria V. Snyder's work include courage. Parents most often flag occult imagery and violence — see each review below for specifics.
A young woman with a unique magical ability is forced into a dangerous competition to become the next queen, facing betrayal and difficult choices.
In a world where magic is tied to a deadly disease, a young woman with a unique gift must navigate a dangerous political landscape to save herself and others.
Inside Out is a sequel to Magic Study, continuing Yelena Zaltana's journey as she faces new threats and political machinations. Her powers and loyalties are tested.
In a world where magic is outlawed, a young woman named Yelena is forced to become the food taster for the Commander, risking her life with every meal.
Yelena must navigate political intrigue and her growing magical abilities at the Opal Academy, facing betrayal and danger.
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Yelena Zaltana is a powerful sorceress forced to serve a tyrannical Commander. She must navigate political intrigue and dangerous magic to survive and protect her people.
Magic Study is a fantasy novel where a young woman discovers her magical abilities and navigates a dangerous world.
A young woman must retrieve a magical artifact to save her kingdom from a deadly plague.
A young woman with a unique connection to the sea must uncover the secrets of a magical storm to save her island.
A young woman with a unique ability to see memories must navigate a dangerous world of espionage and political power.
A young woman navigates a dangerous world of magic and political intrigue after a betrayal.
Yelena is plucked from a dungeon to serve as the Commander's food taster, learning to survive political intrigue and her own emerging magical abilities.
A young woman named Yelena, a former assassin, discovers she has a unique magical gift and becomes a powerful healer, navigating political intrigue and danger.
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