The Iron Butterfly - Paperback

The Iron Butterfly by Chanda Hahn

Thalia's world begins with fragments: her first name, a mysterious stranger who saved her life, and the haunting memory of the Septori's iron butterfly machine. That encounter changed everything, transforming her into something caught between human and Denai—neither one nor the other.

Seeking refuge from her past and answers about her identity, Thalia finds sanctuary as a servant at the Citadel in Calandry, an elite school for the gifted Denai. But when strange powers begin awakening within her, she's thrust from the servant quarters into the student halls overnight, forced to masquerade as one of the Denai to survive.

Her carefully constructed facade becomes more complicated when her mysterious savior reappears as her new fighting instructor. As Thalia navigates her dual identity, she must confront the darkness growing inside her while keeping her true nature hidden from those around her.

The Septori haven't forgotten about her. They're still searching, still hunting, and they'll stop at nothing to reclaim what they believe belongs to them. Dead or alive, they want Thalia back.

What Readers Experience

This epic fantasy follows Thalia's journey of self-discovery as she grapples with her transformation and the powers it unleashed. Set against the backdrop of the Citadel's academy walls, the story blends supernatural elements with coming-of-age themes as Thalia learns to navigate a world where she doesn't fully belong.

The Iron Butterfly delivers an adventure filled with magic, mystery, and the constant threat of the cult-like Septori organization. Readers follow Thalia as she trains alongside the Denai, hides her true nature, and uncovers the truth about what the iron butterfly machine did to her.

Book Details

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform in April 2012, this paperback edition launches the series that explores themes of transformation, identity, and survival. The story combines dark fantasy elements with young adult fiction, creating a page-turner that appeals to readers who enjoy fantasy fiction with strong female protagonists.

Thalia knows three things: Her first name. That she barely escaped the clutches of the Septori with the help of a mysterious stranger. And that her run in with the Septori's iron butterfly machine did something to her. It changed her into something neither fully human nor Denai. Fearing her inner darkness and seeking answers to her past, Thalia finds refuge as a servant at the Citadel in Calandry, a school for the gifted Denai. When strange powers awaken within her she is forced to pretend to be one of them and goes from being a servant to student overnight. Her life becomes even more complicated when the handsome stranger who saved her from the Septori becomes her new fighting instructor. Thalia knows that the Septori are still looking for her, and they will stop at nothing to get her back. Dead or alive.