Reviews

Witchshadow by Susan Dennard

e_oneita's review against another edition

5.0

The first part of this book is confusing (intentionally so) and quite bleak, but the second half more than makes up for the initial confusion and sorrow. To say I was happy with how this book concluded is an understatement, and I highly recommend plowing through the bleak passages. I absolutely loved how much we did learn about the Paladins by the end of the book, compared to the dribs and drabs from other books, and I also absolutely loved the overarching message of redemption. While Bloodwitch was also focused on redemption, Witchshadow tackles the subject more deeply, with many touching moments-

Spoiler

who knew Esme could become so charming and helpful and loving(?) when transformed into a tiny weasel?

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Bloodwitch is still my favorite overall Witchlands novel, but the second half of Witchshadow is easily on par with it. Highly recommended!

lucyperry's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

vasilisav's review against another edition

adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

abbyl819's review against another edition

3.0

These books are always difficult to get into in the beginning, but this one especially so due to my poor memory of the first 3 books. I’m sure I would have enjoyed this more had the others been more memorable. After things being explained again and putting the pieces together, I enjoyed it more the further through the book I got. I am still certain that there are aspects of the world that I don’t truly understand or remember correctly, and that confusion definitely made me not enjoy this as much as I could have.

lea_kellerr's review

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-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

5.0

aecacia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

This series was good…and then in this book what felt like a brand new story arc was slapped in to it with little to no grace, and the reader was expected to follow along like the incredibly intricate threads (pun intended) were clear to understand. Only saving grace was Iseult’s development

qkat's review against another edition

1.0

I’m saddened that I have to end my Witchlands journey here. This book didn’t have the same feel and flow of the earlier books in the series. I felt no desire or care to pick this book up and finish it. DNF’ed after 100 pages and now it is time to move on.

sccrethistory's review against another edition

4.0

“Evil is not the enemy, for without it, there can be no good. Chaos, however, is unstoppable.”

Estaba entre ponerle 4 o 5 estrellas, finalmente me decanto por 4 aunque está muy cerca de las 5, sobre todo por que hay cosas pequeñitas que me han dejado meh y comparandolo con bloodwitch creo que ha sido un gran libro de crecimiento personal para los personajes y sin duda tiene MOMENTAZOS!!! Me ha dejado de verdad conteniendo la respiración, por eso amo los libros de witchlands.

klarial's review against another edition

4.0

Another heart-pounding entry in the Witchlands series. There’s a fast-paced plot, multiple reveals, and plenty of time with our favorite characters (the best part of these books, in my opinion). It isn’t my favorite entry in the series (that title still belongs to Bloodwitch) but it’s still a great read that propels the plot forward and answers several of the series’ long running questions.

itsbernaertsnotbernard's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.25