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gnomereader 's review for:
The Witch Collector
by Charissa Weaks
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:
Complicated
"Think of the thing you want most in the world. It's where true power comes from. We often hold the most will for our strongest desires."
This book was SO GOOD. I'm not even sure I can properly convey how much I loved it, but I am definitely going to try. To start off, I love the world created for this story. The descriptions of the territories and the people that live within them were so vivid that I could easily see the scenes as they played out. Along those same lines, the magic system is phenomenal! I adored that the Witch Walkers bear physical marks on their bodies that announce their powers to one another. That was just such a cool element to me, and really added another layer to the complexity and intricacy of their magic. I also love the way they sing their magic to strengthen it. It's so much more than just opening a hand and willing their power forth.
Next, the characters. To say I am obsessed with Raina and Alexus is an understatement. Raina is the best female lead I've read in a while. She is smart, fierce, loyal, perceptive, and immensely courageous. She is so beautifully written and I LOVE how she uses her signing to create her magic since she can't speak the words. She is a FORCE in the absolute best way, and I connected so deeply with her convictions and motivations. Alexus had me swooning throughout the entire book. He is everything I love in a male lead. He's rugged; fights for what he wants and protects those he loves without hesitation, yet he's willing to accept help and he is also willing to boost those around him to give them the chance to be their own saviors; morally gray due to a shady past, but trying to atone for mistakes made. The pair of them together was really fantastic and had me flying through the pages.
The supporting characters were just as good. They are all written in a way that really draws the reader in, and adds a layer of depth to the story that was so fantastic. I found myself becoming invested in more than just the main characters because they all play a role and they all move the story forward. The villain of the story, the Prince of the East, is complex and that had me trying to understand him while also keeping me on the edge of my seat as I read.
In conclusion, there is so much more that I could say about this book, but I'll leave it with this: if you are a fan of unique magic systems, phenomenal world building, high stakes adventure with a love story that enhances the overall plot- you must read this. I absolutely will be revisiting this again and again.
This book was SO GOOD. I'm not even sure I can properly convey how much I loved it, but I am definitely going to try. To start off, I love the world created for this story. The descriptions of the territories and the people that live within them were so vivid that I could easily see the scenes as they played out. Along those same lines, the magic system is phenomenal! I adored that the Witch Walkers bear physical marks on their bodies that announce their powers to one another. That was just such a cool element to me, and really added another layer to the complexity and intricacy of their magic. I also love the way they sing their magic to strengthen it. It's so much more than just opening a hand and willing their power forth.
Next, the characters. To say I am obsessed with Raina and Alexus is an understatement. Raina is the best female lead I've read in a while. She is smart, fierce, loyal, perceptive, and immensely courageous. She is so beautifully written and I LOVE how she uses her signing to create her magic since she can't speak the words. She is a FORCE in the absolute best way, and I connected so deeply with her convictions and motivations. Alexus had me swooning throughout the entire book. He is everything I love in a male lead. He's rugged; fights for what he wants and protects those he loves without hesitation, yet he's willing to accept help and he is also willing to boost those around him to give them the chance to be their own saviors; morally gray due to a shady past, but trying to atone for mistakes made. The pair of them together was really fantastic and had me flying through the pages.
The supporting characters were just as good. They are all written in a way that really draws the reader in, and adds a layer of depth to the story that was so fantastic. I found myself becoming invested in more than just the main characters because they all play a role and they all move the story forward. The villain of the story, the Prince of the East, is complex and that had me trying to understand him while also keeping me on the edge of my seat as I read.
In conclusion, there is so much more that I could say about this book, but I'll leave it with this: if you are a fan of unique magic systems, phenomenal world building, high stakes adventure with a love story that enhances the overall plot- you must read this. I absolutely will be revisiting this again and again.