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A review by its_justine
Bloodwitch by Timandra Whitecastle
5.0
Wow, what an wonderful introduction into Timandra Whitecastle's universe! I've only had the pleasure of reading one short story of hers in Lost Lore (which was also amazing), so I was pretty excited to dip into more of her work after it was recommended to me. Without any idea of what this little novella had to offer, I dove right in and am so glad for it.
Whitecastle delivers us into a lush and magical setting with exquisite worldbuilding and superbly-developed characters. An enchanting journey to and through the temple of hidden priestesses draws you in and makes you crave more from this mysterious world. The polished plot is presented to readers at a breakneck pace without feeling forced or rushed, allowing us to comfortably experience the stepping stones of Julandra Seacrest's life from orphan, to troubled teen, to Bloodwitch. As the story progresses, the increasing sense of peril is so organic and forces you to feel as though you have a stake in the outcome. And that twist, so delicious!
I've learned this is an origin story of a character in her Living Blade series, which means Touch of Iron has been promptly bumped up Mount TBR! If you're in the market for a quick read, jam-packed with strong female characters, nail-biting action and a beautifully-crafted environment, then Bloodwitch is what you're looking for. I highly recommend!
Whitecastle delivers us into a lush and magical setting with exquisite worldbuilding and superbly-developed characters. An enchanting journey to and through the temple of hidden priestesses draws you in and makes you crave more from this mysterious world. The polished plot is presented to readers at a breakneck pace without feeling forced or rushed, allowing us to comfortably experience the stepping stones of Julandra Seacrest's life from orphan, to troubled teen, to Bloodwitch. As the story progresses, the increasing sense of peril is so organic and forces you to feel as though you have a stake in the outcome. And that twist, so delicious!
I've learned this is an origin story of a character in her Living Blade series, which means Touch of Iron has been promptly bumped up Mount TBR! If you're in the market for a quick read, jam-packed with strong female characters, nail-biting action and a beautifully-crafted environment, then Bloodwitch is what you're looking for. I highly recommend!