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ravenk28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Short Review
This book was amazing. I love the drama and the plot twists. I do wish the ending was a little less rushed but all in all it was a very good read.
Long Review:
Pros - I loved how the author intertwined Wyatt’s journey of trans hood throughout the story. He was apart of him rather than all he was.
Cons - All the resolutions in the story were revealed at the end. Which would’ve been a cool plot twist but I could’ve help but feel it was a little rushed. Maybe have more breadcrumbs sprinkled in before it happened would’ve given the book the best ending it could’ve had.
Overall -This book is a 4.5 stars with a brilliant story and a creative use of tranness that opens doors to important discussions throughout the book.
This book was amazing. I love the drama and the plot twists. I do wish the ending was a little less rushed but all in all it was a very good read.
Long Review:
Pros - I loved how the author intertwined Wyatt’s journey of trans hood throughout the story. He was apart of him rather than all he was.
Cons - All the resolutions in the story were revealed at the end. Which would’ve been a cool plot twist but I could’ve help but feel it was a little rushed. Maybe have more breadcrumbs sprinkled in before it happened would’ve given the book the best ending it could’ve had.
Overall -This book is a 4.5 stars with a brilliant story and a creative use of tranness that opens doors to important discussions throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Transphobia, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Drug use
needleclicker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vctoriaa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kyrasws11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
chip8401's review against another edition
Trite, overdone story. Not holding my attention
solsina206's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
i enjoyed this! i got attached to the characters and supported them through their hard choices. the biggest gripe i have with it is the writing. there are some sentences that genuinely made me cringe. overall great experience!
brenna_s's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
cloreadsbooks1364's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Witch King is a book in which Fae live hidden from humans. Amongst the Fae are Witches, who are born from the Fae but are still discriminated against mercilessly. Wyatt, a Witch, left Asalin three years ago after a catastrophic accident. Now living in the human world with his best friend Briar, Emyr, the Fae Prince who bonded with Wyatt as his fated mate as children, comes to him for help.
The Witches' treatment was very similar to how Queer kids are treated in our world, some Witch kids are even kicked out by their parents, considered lesser, hated by many for something that wasn't their choice. These quotes show the similarities:
Briar: "I don't understand the hatred for the witches. /It's not as if they're a different species. They're your children, your siblings, your cousins. They're your neighbors and, for some of you, your friends. Why this divide?"
Emyr: "It is an old prejudice. There are people who will hate anything that's different from them. The witches are something different. That's all."
Wyatt, our protagonist, was sarcastic, brave, and very angry. He was certainly a morally grey character, making some very bad decisions with understandable motives.
Emyr, the love interest, was a boy who had been preparing for a lot of responsibility. Even before I opened this book, I looked at Emyr on the cover and thought "wow, that's a cool character design".
I found Emyr and Wyatt's relationship slightly rushed, but I liked their constant bickering.
Briar was enthusiastic, loyal, lovable. I did finding myself enjoying her character less and less as the book progressed.
I liked how everyone had energy around them in unique colours, and how Fae had unique horns and wings!
The world building was top tier, and I will certainly be returning to Asalin in the sequel!
Rep:
Gay Transboy protagonist
Achillean love interest
Biromantic Asexual sc
Nonbinary Lesbian sc
Other Queer scs
The Witches' treatment was very similar to how Queer kids are treated in our world, some Witch kids are even kicked out by their parents, considered lesser, hated by many for something that wasn't their choice. These quotes show the similarities:
Briar: "I don't understand the hatred for the witches. /It's not as if they're a different species. They're your children, your siblings, your cousins. They're your neighbors and, for some of you, your friends. Why this divide?"
Emyr: "It is an old prejudice. There are people who will hate anything that's different from them. The witches are something different. That's all."
Wyatt, our protagonist, was sarcastic, brave, and very angry. He was certainly a morally grey character, making some very bad decisions with understandable motives.
Emyr, the love interest, was a boy who had been preparing for a lot of responsibility. Even before I opened this book, I looked at Emyr on the cover and thought "wow, that's a cool character design".
I found Emyr and Wyatt's relationship slightly rushed, but I liked their constant bickering.
Briar was enthusiastic, loyal, lovable. I did finding myself enjoying her character less and less as the book progressed.
I liked how everyone had energy around them in unique colours, and how Fae had unique horns and wings!
The world building was top tier, and I will certainly be returning to Asalin in the sequel!
Rep:
Gay Transboy protagonist
Achillean love interest
Biromantic Asexual sc
Nonbinary Lesbian sc
Other Queer scs
haleyisamess'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
4.0