As I've said in the past, I'm a pretty big fan of Pratchett's work ever since I read `Good Omens' years back. I've always wondered what a female wizard would be like & now I get to see exactly that. 
 The plot follows Esk, a girl who becomes a wizard- something that is unthinkable to just about everyone she comes across. When Esk starts showing more promise, everyone keeps trying to raise her in more traditional roles. Esk tries her hand as a witch (with the help of Granny Weatherwax), but in the end only one thing is clear- Esk is a wizard & sometimes there is no changing what is simply in one's nature. 
 I really did like this book, although I will admit that it's not entirely one of my favorites. When the book is really rocking along, it's awesome. It's just that there were one or two parts that just slogged along a little. The good thing is that with Pratchett, even when he's not at his absolute best, he's still pretty darn good. This isn't one of the books that I'll read & re-read over & over again like `The Truth', but I would like to see more of the characters.