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Mildred’s Resistance by Katie Cross | The Network Series Prequel
Mildred’s Resistance by Katie Cross | The Network Series Prequel
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The stunning prequel to The Network Series.
Mildred Graeme is a witch who knows what it feels like to fail.
She loathes small talk.
She struggles with magic.
And she grew up wretchedly poor in a world where power often belongs to the witches born with the most advantages.
But Mildred is not powerless.
When her best friend Evelyn gains dangerous influence and threatens to obliterate the Network, Mildred is forced into an impossible choice. Stay loyal to the friend she loves—or stand against her to protect the witches who may not survive what Evelyn is becoming.
To save the Network, Mildred must confront her fear of failure, step into a role she never expected, and decide what kind of witch she is willing to become.
Even if it means betraying her best friend.
Mildred’s Resistance is a prequel to The Network Series by Katie Cross, a clean YA fantasy world filled with witches, magic, political intrigue, found family, strong female friendships, dangerous choices, and no spice.
This prequel can be read before, during, or after The Network Series and is perfect for readers who want to return to Alkarra and discover the story of one of its most unforgettable witches.
Perfect For Readers Who Love
- YA fantasy books about witches
- Clean fantasy with no spice
- Strong female friendships
- Magical politics and political intrigue
- Medieval fantasy worlds
- Found family and loyal friendships
- Best friends turned enemies
- Witches learning their own strength
- Stories about courage, failure, and sacrifice
- Slow-burn clean romance elements
- Prequels that deepen a beloved fantasy world
- Long, bingeable fantasy series
Format Options
This product is available in multiple formats, depending on the edition selected:
- Ebook
- Audiobook
- Paperback
- Hardcover
Please choose your preferred format before checkout.
Series Reading Order
The Network Series
0.5. Mildred’s Resistance
- Miss Mabel’s School for Girls
- Alkarra Awakening
- The High Priest’s Daughter
- War of the Networks
- The Lost Magic
- Rise of the Demigods
- The Forgotten Gods
- War of the Gods
- The Sisterhood
- A Bold Rebellion
- Darkest Abandon
- The Path of Fire
Mildred’s Resistance is a prequel and can be read at any point in the series.
FAQ
Is Mildred’s Resistance part of The Network Series?
Yes. Mildred’s Resistance is a prequel to The Network Series by Katie Cross and takes readers back into the world of Alkarra.
Do I need to read Mildred’s Resistance before Miss Mabel’s School for Girls?
No. Mildred’s Resistance can be read before, during, or after The Network Series. It is a prequel that deepens the world and history of Alkarra.
Is Mildred’s Resistance appropriate for young adult readers?
Yes. This is a clean YA fantasy novel written for young adult readers and adult readers who enjoy witches, magical politics, friendship, found family, and medieval fantasy worlds.
Does Mildred’s Resistance have romance?
This story includes clean romantic elements, but the primary focus is Mildred’s friendship with Evelyn, her fear of failure, and the choices she must make to protect the Network.
Is there spice?
No. Mildred’s Resistance is a clean YA fantasy novel with no spice.
What tropes are in Mildred’s Resistance?
This book includes witches, strong female friendships, best friends turned enemies, political intrigue, medieval fantasy, found family, magical danger, clean romance elements, and a heroine overcoming fear.
What formats are available?
Depending on the edition selected, Mildred’s Resistance may be available as an ebook, audiobook, paperback, or hardcover.
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World-renown and Award-winning author Katie Cross’s Novel Mildred’s Resistance, the Prequel to the Network series, is an engrossing story that follows the story of three childhood friends—Mildred, Evie, and Stella—from their childhoods together through tumultuous times of political unrest.
This was a great book. I very much enjoyed seeing how Mildred’s journey of growing up, finding friends, finding work, and how she built the resistance and then becoming the high priestess. There where many things I didn’t see coming or how they would play out even though I read the 4 network books before this one. If you enjoy magic, mystery, love, and overcoming evil give this book a try. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. very much enjoyed this on audio book
The only thing I wish is that I read this book first instead of last. Stella, Evie and Millie have been bst friends and pledged at 6 yrs old to always be friends. As they grew they all wanted jobs in the castle but life changes and Stella was the first to leave—marriage and a baby to keep her happy.Evie was adopted by the High Priestess which changed her so much. Milly staid as she was. This story does tell us how it all started and how Millie, Mildred, became high priestess. A Great story and if my eyes didnt get blurry I would not have put it down until I finished it. I highly recommend this book.
very hard to put this book down.
Really enjoyed it. Not complicated and convoluted