Darkest Abandon by Katie Cross | The Network Series Book 11

Never underestimate the power of a thwarted witch.

Bianca Monroe should be celebrating.

She has just handfasted Merrick, the love of her life, and for one brief moment, happiness should belong to her.

But fate has other plans.

A summons from High Priestess Alina pulls Bianca into the Southern Network, where magicless witches are vanishing without a trace. To accept Alina’s plea for help means defying the Central Network Council.

To refuse could cost innocent lives.

And Bianca has never been good at walking away from witches who need protection.

When Council Member Georgette escalates her attacks against the Sisterhood, Bianca finally reaches her limit. Stripping away the Council’s influence, she leads the Sisterhood into rebellion, setting them on a dangerous path that could cost them legitimacy, safety, and everything they have fought to build.

Meanwhile, her search for the missing witches takes her to the Western Network, where she uncovers magic far more ancient—and far more perilous—than anything she expected.

But Bianca is no stranger to loss.

And this time, the battle is more personal than ever.

Darkest Abandon is the eleventh book in The Network Series by Katie Cross, a clean YA fantasy series filled with witches, dragons, medieval magic, dangerous politics, found family, rebellion, ancient secrets, sacrifice, protective heroines, and slow-burn romance.

Perfect for readers who love fierce heroines, sisterhood stories, magical fantasy worlds, political rebellion, ancient magic, found family, high-stakes adventure, and clean young adult fantasy with no spice.

Perfect For Readers Who Love

• YA fantasy books about witches
• Dragons and magical creatures
• Medieval fantasy worlds
• Sisterhood and female protector stories
• Found family and loyal friendships
• Political rebellion and council intrigue
• Ancient magic and dangerous secrets
• Slow-burn clean romance
• Fierce heroines protecting vulnerable people
• Protective friendships and chosen family
• Magic, danger, sacrifice, and impossible choices
• Long, bingeable fantasy series
• Clean fantasy with no spice

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Series Reading Order

The Network Series

1. Miss Mabel’s School for Girls
2. Alkarra Awakening
3. The High Priest’s Daughter
4. War of the Networks
5. The Lost Magic
6. Rise of the Demigods
7. The Forgotten Gods
8. War of the Gods
9. The Sisterhood
10. A Bold Rebellion
11. Darkest Abandon
12. The Path of Fire

FAQ

Is Darkest Abandon book 11 in The Network Series?

Yes. Darkest Abandon is book 11 in The Network Series by Katie Cross. It continues Bianca Monroe’s story after A Bold Rebellion and follows the escalating conflict between the Sisterhood and the Central Network Council.

Do I need to read the earlier Network Series books first?

Yes, recommended. Darkest Abandon builds directly on Bianca’s journey, Merrick, the Sisterhood of Protectors, Council Member Georgette, the Southern Network, the Western Network, and the conflicts introduced throughout the earlier books.

Is Darkest Abandon appropriate for young adult readers?

Yes. This is a clean YA fantasy novel written for young adult readers and adult readers who enjoy witches, dragons, magical adventure, found family, political rebellion, and epic fantasy series.

Does Darkest Abandon have romance?

Yes, the series includes slow-burn romantic elements. Darkest Abandon includes Bianca and Merrick’s relationship while focusing on the missing magicless witches, the Sisterhood’s rebellion, and the ancient magic threatening Alkarra.

Is there spice?

No. Darkest Abandon is a clean YA fantasy novel with no spice.

What tropes are in Darkest Abandon?

This book includes witches, dragons, magical creatures, medieval fantasy, found family, slow-burn romance, handfasting, sisterhood, female protectors, political rebellion, council intrigue, ancient magic, missing witches, and impossible choices.

What formats are available?

Depending on the edition selected, Darkest Abandon may be available as an ebook, audiobook, paperback, or hardcover.