The Sapling Cage

In 'The Sapling Cage', Margaret Killjoy tells the story of Lorel, a young person born as a boy but identifying as a girl, who dreams of becoming a witch.

Lorel takes the place of her best friend, Lane, who was promised to the witches, and joins the coven to learn magic and explore the world beyond her small town.

Despite the dangers posed by a magical blight and the power-mad Duchess Helte, Lorel makes friends and begins her magical education.

The novel explores themes of self-invention, gender identity, and the power of sisterhood and community in a richly detailed fantasy world.