


But there's a lot of light in the darkness, including humor. Fighting and killing (often horrific-looking) witches, who in turn kill many others, is a central theme, and there's a lot of violence, from magic spells to swordplay. Larson's Pennyroyal Academy series, covers the second-year adventures of four friends and princesses-in-training at a magical academy: protagonist Evie, who finds herself dealing with fame and fans after her feats in Book 1 Demetra, wealthy and titled royal smart, conscientious Maggie and Basil, whose mom gave up on having girls and sent her 22nd son to princess training.

Parents need to know that The Shadow Cadets of Pennyroyal Academy, the second installment in M.A.
