Seventh Born (The Witchling Academy)

by Monica Sanz

Abomination. Curse. Murderer. That is what eighteen-year-old Seraphina Dovetail is considered by her coven. As the seventh-born daughter to a witch, she is the cause of her mother losing her powers and, in turn, her life.

Abandoned at an early age, Sera dreams of becoming an inspector and finding her family. Maybe they didn’t mean to give her up. Maybe, just maybe, they think of her, too. To reach her goal, she must be referred into the Advanced Studies Program at the Aetherium. Her birth order, quick temper, and constant mishaps, however, have left her as an outcast with failing marks. And just the person Professor Nikolai Barrington is looking for.

He makes her a proposition she can’t refuse: become his assistant and he’ll give her the referral she needs. Sera agrees and is quickly thrust into a world where witches are being kidnapped, bodies are being raised from the dead, and someone is burning seventh-borns alive. With Professor Barrington, Sera will discover that not everyone wants to be found, some secrets are best left buried, and fire isn’t the only thing that makes a witch burn.

• ISBN10: 1640631925
• ISBN13: 9781640631922
• Publish Date: 1 October 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 5 October 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Entangled Publishing, LLC
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• Language: English

Reviews

[Baroness Book Trove]

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the YA Bound Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Seventh Born by Monica Sanz is an exciting book that takes us on a ride following a seventh born witch. In a time where they aren't prosecuted but aren't wanted. During our time with these characters, we discover a mystery and the consequences of knowing the said mystery.

Can Seraphina protect the ones that need to be protected?

Seraphina Dovetail

Seraphina Dovetail is said seventh born witch, but the problem is that she doesn't know much about her life before a specific period. She isn't like most seventh borns though. Sera has led quite a strange life, especially in the academy where she is learning how to control her magic. Well, up to a point where the professor's care about her well being. She is a pretty interesting character since she isn't much like the other seventh borns or into caring what is politically correct for her to do as a female. Sera wants to be an inspector so that she can find her family and be able to help a lot of other people.

Nikolai Barrington

Nikolai Barrington is both a professor at the Academy and an inspector. He wants Seraphina as his assistant so that it would to help with his workload and help her control her magic in a way that the academy can't help her. Nik is a great guy who only wants what is best for Seraphina, which is the first in a very long time. Nik needs her help with a current case that isn't an easy one.  

Mystery

The mystery is the case that both Nikolai and Seraphina have been working on throughout the whole book. They are trying to determine why som many witches are using necromancy just to be burned beyond recognition. That though is a crucial plot point so; I won't get into it. You will have to read the book. Let's say that poor Seraphina has lost a lot.

Four Stars

Seventh Born by Monica Sanz is an excellent book that kept me entertained. I am giving Seventh Born by Monica Sanz, a four-star rating and recommending it to every single Young Adult Fantasy reader out there.



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