In the shadow of a malevolent Wood that corrupts all it touches, the villagers of a secluded valley have struck a fraught bargain with a wizard known as the Dragon. Every ten years, he selects a young woman to serve him in his tower, a price paid in exchange for protection from the Wood's sinister grasp. The villagers whisper of the chosen ones, never to be seen again until their service ends—if it ever truly does. Among them, Agnieszka fears not for herself but for her beautiful and brave friend Kasia, who seems destined to be taken. Yet, in a twist of fate, it is Agnieszka who is selected, setting her on an unexpected path. Thrust into a world of magic and power, she must learn to navigate the enigmatic Dragon and the dangers of the Wood, uncovering secrets that threaten to unravel everything she has ever known. "Uprooted" unfolds with the richness of a fairy tale retold, weaving a story of friendship, courage, and the complex dance of power. Naomi Novik masterfully crafts a tale where the real and the magical collide, and where the heart of a girl becomes the battleground for forces beyond her comprehension. As Agnieszka discovers her own startling abilities and battles the encroaching darkness, the story challenges the boundaries between good and evil, duty and love. With every page, "Uprooted" invites readers into an enchanting, fiercely imaginative world that will hold them spellbound until the very end.