2023 Page Turner Book Awards - FINALIST

A healer on the run. A rebel knight after her heart. Will she betray him to save the England she loves?

Eighteen-year-old healer Aliwyn lives in solitude after a medical failure leaves her alienated from her village. With the rebellion against William the Conqueror rumbling on the horizon, she longs to practice her medicine in peace.

But when she agrees to hide an orphaned Norman girl, Aliwyn is plunged into the bloody conflict. A daring escape from enemy arrows entangles her with the young rebel leader, Tobias, and she is swept into a world of rival factions and secret alliances. Faced with the insurgent army, she must make difficult choices about treating those she despises. Worst of all, Tobias's compassionate nature turns her perceptions of the enemy upside down.

When Aliwyn uncovers the uprising's fiery weapon, she is determined to take fate into her own hands and save England from sweeping destruction. Can she find the courage to fight for what she believes? And can she resist the magnetic charms of the man she’s vowed to defeat?

Step into a riveting YA adventure with nuanced characters and wholesome, enemies-to-lovers romance. Set in an alternative medieval world, Healer’s Blade is a page-turning read that explores what may have happened if gunpowder entered England shortly after the Viking Age. Grab your copy today!

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★★★★★ ‘A cleverly plotted, YA historical novel with a strong, likeable protagonist to root for. Highly recommended!’ - The Wishing Shelf

"Healer's Blade is a captivating debut that deftly combines adventure, emotional depth, and alternative medieval history. Wang's medical knowledge and attention to detail create a compelling narrative where Aliwyn's dilemmas reflect contemporary challenges. This enthralling read leaves a lasting impression." - EA Carter, award-winning author of the Transcendence series

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For fans of:

RL Stevenson's The Black Arrow
Tricia Levenseller’s Blade of Secrets
Melanie Dickerson's The Golden Braid and The Piper's Pursuit
Sarah Woodbury's The After Cilmeri Series

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