The Black Witch is probably one of the most controversial YA books ever. yet most of the people haven't read the whole book or bothered to read it at all. this book is written beautifully and it has a good message. the main character, Elloren, overcomes what she has been trained to think. her race and religion believes that they are superior over every race and religion, and that everyone else is polluted and evil. when Elloren enters university, she slowly learns that everyone is equal and her race is in the wrong for belittling everyone and slaughtering them. she researches history from every races point of view, becomes friends with those of other races, works with the "low class slaves", and fights for equality. it realistically shows how people grow and change and how just because you were taught one way, doesn't mean that's how you have to think. all in all, its an amazing book and I can't wait for the third one to come out!