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The Bone Witch is a 2017 young adult fantasy novel by Filipino author Rin Chupeco and the first book in The Bone Witch trilogy. It follows Tea, a girl who discovers that she is a dark asha, a magic-user able to raise the dead, after resurrecting her brother. The novel alternates between Tea's earlier training and an older Tea's account of those events to a bard, combining necromancy with court politics, social rules, and conflict in a secondary fantasy world.
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What is The Bone Witch about?
Rin Chupeco's 2017 novel follows Tea after she resurrects her brother and discovers that she is a dark asha. She must learn magic while facing fear and suspicion from people who see necromancy as dangerous.
What is a dark asha in The Bone Witch?
A dark asha is a magic-user associated with raising the dead and other feared powers. Tea's ability to resurrect her brother reveals that she has this rare and troubling form of magic.
Is The Bone Witch the first book in a trilogy?
Yes. It begins Chupeco's Bone Witch trilogy, followed by The Heart Forger and The Shadowglass.
Why does The Bone Witch use two timelines?
The narrative alternates between Tea's earlier training and a later account of her life. This structure gradually reveals how her powers, relationships, and reputation developed.
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