This debut series put name Marie Brennan on the fantasy map in the US after its initial publication in 2006. Since then, it has sold over 100,000 copies in the U.S. Her intriguing magic system combined with two strong female protagonists and an engaging voice make it a captivating debut series. With her world building and anthropological background, Marie has garnered many fantasy writer fans, easily becoming the fantasy writer' s fantasy writer. In 2013, Brennan published the Memoirs of Lady Trent, which have received superb reviews and recognition by NPR, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon.com. In 2021, Brennan co-wrote the Rook and Rose series (The Mask of Mirrors, The Liar's Knot) under the pen name M.

A. Carrick, which has also sold over 100,000 copies in the English language and has been highlighted in " best of" and " most anticipated" lists from Booklist, BuzzFeed, BookRiot, i09, Paste Magazine, and more!Brennan has also won the Hugo Award, and has been a finalist for the World Fantasy Award and the Nebula Award.This omnibus edition includes both novels, Warrior and Witch, as well as the prequel novella Dancing the Warrior.