When she isn’t crafting worlds of fiction, she teaches writing composition at a community college. Jen McConnel now lives and writes in the beautiful state of North Carolina. “Witches and Greek gods! This seriously couldn’t get any better.” – Kelly Hashway, Author “Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel is a refreshing twist to the YA paranormal genre!” – Dianne, Tome Tender This is a title with wide appeal that will fly off the shelves.” – Voya Magazine Darlena’s struggles mirror issues that many teens face, making her a relate-able and likable main character. Rowling and the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, but it quickly takes on a life of its own that will appeal to science fiction, fantasy, and young adult fans alike. “ At the beginning, this novel is reminiscent of other popular fantasy novels like the Harry Potter series by J. If only Darlena could, life would be simple, and she would not be the Daughter of Chaos.ĭAUGHTER OF CHAOS is the first in a YA paranormal trilogy.

She encourages Darlena to embrace who and what she is and to leave good magic to the good witches.

Only doing so puts her at odds with the dark goddess Hecate, who simply will not allow Darlena to quit. She is the walking personification of pandemonium, turmoil, and bedlam, just as the patrons of Red Magic would have it to be.īut Darlena believes there must be more to Red Magic than chaos and destruction, and she sets out on a journey to achieve balance. As a Red Witch, she now governs one third of the world’s chaos. Her friends are shocked and her parents horrified by the choice Darlena has made. But alas, Darlena’s wrong (again) and she becomes a newly declared Red Witch. In a moment of frustration, Darlena chooses to follow Red Magic, figuring she had outsmarted the powers that be, since there’s no such thing as Red Magic. She’s been putting it off long enough, and in her case, ignoring it has not made it go away. Witches must choose the path they will follow, and Darlena Agara is no exception. Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy,Īnd we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!īe sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post! Hello and welcome to this week’s Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T