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The Lost Magic by Katie Cross | The Network Series Book 5
The Lost Magic by Katie Cross | The Network Series Book 5
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Never underestimate the power of a vigilant witch.
Bianca Monroe is finally happy.
The Central Network has recovered from war. Peace is holding. And Bianca has found purpose teaching new Guardian recruits how to use a sword.
For the first time in years, she has something steady.
Something worth protecting.
The last thing she wants is change.
But at the third annual Celebration of all Networks, Bianca is thrown into a dangerous new crisis when a mortal girl named Ava lands in her lap with a secret no one wants to face.
As the Celebration continues, Bianca realizes something chilling: she may be the only witch who cares whether Ava lives or dies.
And Bianca has a secret of her own.
Her magic has stopped working.
With high-ranking witches closing in and fragile peace hanging by a thread, Bianca must choose between protecting the Network she has fought so hard to save and defending a vulnerable girl everyone else is willing to sacrifice.
Can Bianca save Ava without destroying the peace Alkarra has only just begun to rebuild?
Or will protecting one life cost her everything?
The Lost Magic is the fifth book in The Network Series by Katie Cross, a clean YA fantasy series filled with witches, dragons, medieval magic, dangerous secrets, found family, political tension, sacrifice, and slow-burn romance.
Perfect for readers who love fierce heroines, magical worlds, complicated choices, protective friendships, high-stakes fantasy 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
- Magical politics and fragile peace
- Found family and loyal friendships
- Slow-burn clean romance
- Fierce heroines protecting the vulnerable
- Stories about sacrifice, loyalty, and doing the right thing
- Magic that comes with consequences
- Long, bingeable fantasy series
- Clean fantasy with no spice
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Series Reading Order
The Network Series
- 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
FAQ
Is The Lost Magic book 5 in The Network Series?
Yes. The Lost Magic is book 5 in The Network Series by Katie Cross. It continues Bianca Monroe’s story after the war and the events of the first four books.
Do I need to read the earlier Network Series books first?
Yes, recommended. The Lost Magic builds on Bianca’s history, the Central Network, the war, the fragile peace between Networks, and the magical conflicts introduced earlier in the series.
Is The Lost Magic 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, and emotional coming-of-age fantasy.
Does The Lost Magic have romance?
Yes, the series includes slow-burn romantic elements. The Lost Magic continues the emotional and relationship threads while focusing on Bianca’s choices, her lost magic, Ava’s danger, and the fragile peace in Alkarra.
Is there spice?
No. The Lost Magic is a clean YA fantasy novel with no spice.
What tropes are in The Lost Magic?
This book includes witches, dragons, magical creatures, medieval fantasy, found family, slow-burn romance, dangerous politics, lost magic, protective heroine, fragile peace, and impossible choices.
What formats are available?
Depending on the edition selected, The Lost Magic may be available as an ebook, audiobook, paperback, or hardcover.
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I have read most of Katie Cross’ books, but as any fan of her knows, it is challenging to keep up with her!! Lost Magic is my favorite so far because it shows Bianca facing a unique and challenging life change. I was so impressed with how Bianca stayed unwavering in her self confidence, even in illness. She just never gives up!! She bravely faced each step of her crisis with all of her strength. I read this book several years ago when it was first written and I still remember and carry its message of Bianca’s strength with me as I face my daily challenges. Thank you Katie for writing this book!!
Delighted to return to Bianca’s world. Hadn’t realised just how much I had missed all the amazing characters from the Network Series. Looking forward to spending time with them all in the rest of the Network Saga Series. Feels like coming home.
Fantastic books just like all the other books this author has written
What do you do when you lose your soul...that's basically what happens when Bianca loses her magic. Well... you kick butt and don't take names. Bianca is at it again and it just keeps getting better! Best to not get in the way, you'll just regret it later!
Bianca is now training recruits and is not with Merrick anymore. Such a shame. Her father is High Priest of the Central Network and his name is Derek. Just who is young Ava who Bianca rescues. Ava is a mortal with a mission to complete. Bianca loses her magic and cannot even feel Letum Woods. A young eleven-year-old girl. A dangerous amulet. Who is Baxter really. A lost love. Gods. Goddesses. War threatens Alkarra again. Goddess touched. Demigods. Just who is Baxter related to. So much happening and all without Bianca having her magic. Will she ever get it back?