Uprooted

Naomi Noviks standalone novel is a dark, atmospheric take on classic fairy tales. Agnieszka lives in a valley near a corrupted, malevolent forest, and every ten years, the local wizard, the Dragon, takes a young woman to serve him. When Agnieszka is chosen, she discovers she has a wild, untamed magic of her own. It is a gripping, often brutal, and deeply immersive story that explores the nature of power, corruption, and the bond between people.

It is a perfect choice for readers who enjoy dark fairy tales, unique magic systems, and stories about the strength of the individual.