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itsapaxycab's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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? Yes
4.5
I loved this book and it will definitely be one i reccomend to other people. A very sweet story with a strong queer backing, interesting plot, and gripping tension. While i felt the conclusion/reveal was a bit rushed and a little tooo perfect, u still enjoyed the story so much, and loved the enemies to lovers plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Violence
Moderate: Deadnaming and Transphobia
Minor: Child abuse, Infertility, Abandonment, and Death of parent
stormeno's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, Colonisation, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Dysphoria, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
kai1313's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? Yes
3.5
Originally rated it a 5 stars after reading, now I rate it a 4 as I read another 5 star read directly after it and started comparing the two experiences. I saw many reviews criticizing the world building, and how it didn’t make sense, or how they didn’t like the main character Wyatt. Personally, I came into it expecting a feel good sappy fantasy with a romance plot, and it provided just that. I didn’t read it for the complex world building and magic system. I read it purely for good vibes and it delivered, which is why I liked it. EDIT: now 3.5 stars after many months.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, War, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Police brutality, Abandonment, Colonisation, Homophobia, Murder, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Child abuse, and Violence
hilmi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.25
This is an excellent book overall. The plot and world building is enjoyable though the magic system was... Meh? And that's important to me. Some twists I didn't see coming (at least not fully) kept the book interesting throughout. The world building could have been more thorough as well.
Even though I'm always attempting to be an ally, sometimes the outright anger to/hate for cisgender or straight-identifying characters made me have a visceral reaction and I almost dropped the book because I wasn't in the mood to absorb the anger. Then I realized: a) that's a privilege (that I can choose not to be angry) and maybe it would be worth working through my aversion - and it was worth it; and b) historically, trans characters in particular and lgbtq characters at large have been depicted in pretty vile ways so turnabout is fair play.
So, come for the good fiction and the feels.
Even though I'm always attempting to be an ally, sometimes the outright anger to/hate for cisgender or straight-identifying characters made me have a visceral reaction and I almost dropped the book because I wasn't in the mood to absorb the anger. Then I realized: a) that's a privilege (that I can choose not to be angry) and maybe it would be worth working through my aversion - and it was worth it; and b) historically, trans characters in particular and lgbtq characters at large have been depicted in pretty vile ways so turnabout is fair play.
So, come for the good fiction and the feels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Violence, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
ryankaybee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Transphobia, Racism, Death, and Dysphoria
ratking17's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
Nothing is explicit but does involve the main character so there is a personal point of view.ashylibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
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? Yes
4.25
Wyatt, a trans witch, it dragged back into the fae world he has so long avoided for the abuse and trauma that came it caused. When his fiancé (whom he left behind) shows up to take him back to the Fae Kingdom to see through their engagement to save the Kingdom, Wyatt is anything but helpful.
I have had this book on my radar for about a year now, and I finally read The Witch King for the #TransRightsReadathon. I am so happy I added this to my list.
I had a lot of fun with this one. Through humor-filled banter and action-packed adventure, H.E. Edgmon addresses important ideas of found family, the spectrum of gender and sexuality, and so much more. I have been slowly working my way up to reading more fantasy books, and this one did not disappoint.
I will be recommending this title!
I have had this book on my radar for about a year now, and I finally read The Witch King for the #TransRightsReadathon. I am so happy I added this to my list.
I had a lot of fun with this one. Through humor-filled banter and action-packed adventure, H.E. Edgmon addresses important ideas of found family, the spectrum of gender and sexuality, and so much more. I have been slowly working my way up to reading more fantasy books, and this one did not disappoint.
I will be recommending this title!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Moderate: Transphobia, Deadnaming, and Sexual assault
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Child abuse
mythian's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse
Minor: Abandonment and Deadnaming
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Finally got around to reading this, and I'm honestly happy I waited until both books were out. Then I could just immediately go to the next book without waiting! This is Edgmon's debut novel, and there is so much to like about it. For me, I think the best aspect of the writing was the characters. They each had their own voices, and even though there got to be a fairly large cast of characters, I didn't feel like I lost track of who anyone was. Plus, there's a very strong found family aspect, which we always love.
Wyatt and Emyr's evolving relationship is also what kept me hooked. Even though they've lost a lot of years, you can tell there's a strong connection and great chemistry between them. They have a rocky start, but Edgmon did a great job writing the both of them. It's why I immediately needed the next book as well!
The only aspect I would have changed is a bit more world building and a bit more clarity in the timeline. At times, I felt a bit lost and a few more details would have helped situate me a little more in this particular world.
Aside from that, I was absolutely hooked and I can't wait to see what happens in book 2!
Wyatt and Emyr's evolving relationship is also what kept me hooked. Even though they've lost a lot of years, you can tell there's a strong connection and great chemistry between them. They have a rocky start, but Edgmon did a great job writing the both of them. It's why I immediately needed the next book as well!
The only aspect I would have changed is a bit more world building and a bit more clarity in the timeline. At times, I felt a bit lost and a few more details would have helped situate me a little more in this particular world.
Aside from that, I was absolutely hooked and I can't wait to see what happens in book 2!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Miscarriage, Child abuse, and Infertility
broccoli_j's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.75
The fae fantasy for queer people
Fae fantasy is a trend for quite some time now, but it’s mostly written in a very white, cishet setting.
The witch king takes all the tropes, the fantasy settings and the beautiful, royal fae that we already love and just adds a rebellious young trans main character.
Wyatt is a loveable, relatable and cute main character. His past is written with trauma and that also reflects in his actions. When his fiancé forces him back to his birth world Asalin, we expect a cliché fated mates, enemies to lovers storyline. But the relationship between those two and their individual personalities are just so well written.
The side characters are also very well written and diversity is well incorporated into the story.
I’m excited to start the second book soon!
Fae fantasy is a trend for quite some time now, but it’s mostly written in a very white, cishet setting.
The witch king takes all the tropes, the fantasy settings and the beautiful, royal fae that we already love and just adds a rebellious young trans main character.
Wyatt is a loveable, relatable and cute main character. His past is written with trauma and that also reflects in his actions. When his fiancé forces him back to his birth world Asalin, we expect a cliché fated mates, enemies to lovers storyline. But the relationship between those two and their individual personalities are just so well written.
The side characters are also very well written and diversity is well incorporated into the story.
I’m excited to start the second book soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Violence, Child abuse, War, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual assault