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Witch King by Martha Wells

17 reviews

hailstorm3812's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I was dubious about this at first since it's a big tonal leap from Murderbot and a lot of worldbuilding to get into, but I am glad I stuck it out because I really ended up liking it. I ended up really attached to the characters and wouldn't mind returning to this world. There is really something to the concept of a group of immortals being glued together by a human who's gone now, which isn't the main plot but rests just below the surface the entire time. It got to me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Confinement

Moderate: Gore, Death, Colonisation, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, War, Murder, and Grief

saltycoffee's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Grief, Religious bigotry, War, Colonisation, Classism, Kidnapping, Slavery, Torture, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Confinement, Death, Gore, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Blood

gondorgirl's review

adventurous dark hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Gore, and Slavery

oracle_of_madness's review

5.0

This is another strange yet absolutely splendid read from one of my all-time favorite authors,  Martha Wells.  

As is, per usual, I felt like I was dropped in this world suddenly but with still a comfortable ease of learning and understanding about what is happening.   Kai, the main character,  is another great example of Wells ability to create a persona that is sometimes difficult yet also effortless to follow.  The gender and sexuality of the main character remain vague but still fully fleshed out, which may sound strange, but it's one of the many things I love about this author.  The idea that gender and sexuality do not have to have a clear definition to be accepted. 

I loved this story.  A demon prince that wakes up entombed and breaks free.  That can eat souls and talk about how they each tasted.  It's definitely a bit gory but absolutely delightful.   Slow towards the middle, but I still couldn't put this book down.  

Out May 30, 2023!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Gore

trippyotter's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 An epic start to a genderfluid high fantasy full of rebellion uprising, betrayal, and adventure.

The Witch King takes you through the past as our present-day characters set forth to find their missing friends and discover who betrayed them.

My only wish would have been further progression in the present storyline, but with a complex world and history, I'm not sure that would have been possible. I can't wait to see what lays ahead of our characters as the story progresses. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Grief, Physical abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Gore, Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, War, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death

maryellen's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This hurts me to say, but... I didn't like this one. I found it confusing,  and the characters lacked depth. I didn't understand who the factions were, why they were fighting, and why I should care. It was a disappointment, considering how much I love her other books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gore, Child abuse, Death, Body horror, Genocide, Murder, Physical abuse, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Self harm, and Violence

ryn_bow's review

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Brilliant book! Feels like the Old Guard and Sandman.
Very queer

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore and Death