Katie Cross
Alkarra Awakening by Katie Cross | The Network Series Book 2
Alkarra Awakening by Katie Cross | The Network Series Book 2
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Never underestimate the power of a volatile witch.
Bianca Monroe survived Miss Mabel’s School for Girls.
But surviving was only the beginning.
Still reeling from her mother’s death, sixteen-year-old Bianca is forced to move to Chatham Castle, where grief follows her through every corridor and rage threatens to consume the magic inside her.
Not even the sudden appearance of ancient dragons in haunted Letum Wood can distract her from the truth: Bianca’s power is changing.
And it is becoming dangerous.
Her grief throws her magic into chaos, endangering every witch around her. Meanwhile, the curse still ticking through her blood gives her only six months to live, and her binding contract with Miss Mabel—the cunning former teacher who nearly destroyed her—still holds.
Bianca has no choice but to keep fighting.
To survive, she must learn to control her restless powers before they control her. But with dragons awakening, friendships deepening, enemies watching, and her own magic growing volatile, Bianca must decide what kind of witch she is becoming.
Alkarra Awakening is the second book in The Network Series, a clean YA fantasy series filled with witches, dragons, medieval magic, found family, dangerous secrets, high-stakes adventure, and slow-burn romance.
Perfect for readers who love magical fantasy worlds, fierce heroines, complex magic, emotional coming-of-age stories, 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
- High-stakes magic and dangerous curses
- Found family and loyal friendships
- Slow-burn clean romance
- Fierce heroines learning to control their power
- Fantasy books with grief, rage, healing, and growth
- 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 Alkarra Awakening the second book in The Network Series?
Yes. Alkarra Awakening is book 2 in The Network Series by Katie Cross. It continues Bianca Monroe’s story after the events of Miss Mabel’s School for Girls.
Do I need to read Miss Mabel’s School for Girls before Alkarra Awakening?
Yes, recommended. Alkarra Awakening builds directly on the events, curse, characters, and magical conflicts introduced in Miss Mabel’s School for Girls.
Is Alkarra Awakening appropriate for young adult readers?
Yes. This is a clean YA fantasy novel written for young adult readers and adult readers who enjoy magical fantasy, witches, dragons, adventure, and emotional coming-of-age stories.
Does Alkarra Awakening have romance?
Yes, the series includes slow-burn romantic elements. Alkarra Awakening continues building emotional connection and relationship tension while focusing on Bianca’s grief, magic, friendships, and survival.
Is there spice?
No. Alkarra Awakening is a clean YA fantasy novel with no spice.
What tropes are in Alkarra Awakening?
This book includes witches, dragons, magical creatures, medieval fantasy, found family, dangerous magic, grief and healing, slow-burn romance, unstable powers, and a heroine learning to control her magic.
What formats are available?
Depending on the edition selected, Alkarra Awakening may be available as an ebook, audiobook, paperback, or hardcover.
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Bianca's family has been cursed by a powerful witch. Now Bianca has to get the witches granddaughter to lift the inheritance curse before her 17th birthday or she will die.
Bianca's father thinks the curse was lifted. The high priestess knows the truth.
I love this series of books. To follow properly, read Mildreds resistance, Hazel, Miss Mabels School, then this. It will make so much more sense to read it in timeliness order.
This author has captured my attention. Now onto the next book, the High Priests daughter.
When you enjoy the first book and need the next one pronto! It’s great to find that next book just as intriguing and easy to read as the one before… this second book was great! I loved how Bianca and her father both mourns the death of her mother in such different ways, this book is awesome! I enjoyed seeing Bianca grow a little more into the woman her parents wished her to be, finding strength is not always easy… thanx Katie for a story about inner courage!
I read this as part of the Network Series Collection. so I will copy that review here also. The stories had me spellbound from beginning to end. Bianca with her inherited curse. Friends she makes. An evil teacher. Danger. Death. Powers. A dangerous enemy. A gorgeous Protector. A love between father and daughter. A kidnapping. More death and a battle to the end. Very highly recommended series. Loved it.
Wow! Bianca is either the next Supergirl or the next GIBianca. This book has Bianca training for the next battle for the life of not just her father, but hers also. Katie, your description make the reader feel like they are right beside her. Can’t wait to start the next one?
Along with her friends, Bianca continues her journey at Miss Mabel's school. The characters are well developed and I felt a connection to them. I was "sitting on the edge of my seat", as they say, trying to figure out if, when, and how Bianca would be able to escape her curse before her birthday. The fight between Miss Mabel and Bianca was extremely well written with action, suspense, and a nice assist from a friend. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and anxiously await the next chapter.