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The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon

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cardboardvox's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful tense 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

4.0

I was really excited to read this book, and I read through the whole thing in one sitting. I'm worried the language won't hold up long term, but it's part of what made the characters so real for me. I have Wyatts and Briars and Jins in my life, and it was so nice to see them on page. It's full of discussions of transness and queerness that are true to how I experience the queer community, and it's really nice to see presented for a younger audience so honestly. The metaphors in this book are not subtle, heavy handed and frankly discussed directly in the text - but I'm an adult, and this is a YA book, so it probably doesn't hurt to have things literally spelled out. The main villain is a little cartoonish, but that's fine, because the reveal of his accomplice was quite satisfying, with enough foreshadowing provided that I wasn't entirely surprised (that's good). Looking forwards to some kind of follow up, or at least more content from the author.

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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

4.25


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melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition

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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

5.0

Thank you to Netgalley and Ink Yard Press for the arc of this book!

Wyatt has spent the last three years with a new family after running away from Asalin, where he was abused for being a witch born among fae.  But then his past comes calling in the form of Emyr, his betrothed, and the prince of the fae.  He will be forced to confront his past and the institutions that make it unsafe to be witch-born in Asalin, as well as dealing with the feelings he stills has for his childhood best friend.

This book is the beautiful start to what will no doubt become one of my new favorite series.  It was absolutely perfect and everything I could have ever hoped for or dreamt of for a book with such a beautiful cover and title.

The world-building is so interesting and really well done. I loved the way the author incorporated flashbacks as well as other elements to tell us the complete story of the fae and the witches in Asalin as well as the other fae kingdoms around the world.

I LOVED the characters so much! There is such a wealth of diversity amongst them and they are all so well-described and oh my gosh I just love them. I love Wyatt and Emyr and Briar and all the other wonderful and beautiful side characters and allies and villains that make up this world!

This book has trans, gay, nonbinary, ace, lesbian, bi, and potentially pan and/or demi-sexual rep in it and I love that so much!

Honestly, this book is everything. Do yourself a favor and preorder it and get ready for a new favorite series.

Pub Date: June 1, 2021

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