A review by mihrreader
The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon

adventurous dark 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

Wyatt is a very complicated and traumatized character, but he feels very real and very human, and probably pretty relatable to a lot of readers.  His decisions, though self-sabotaging, are understandable and propel the plot forward without being frustrating or irritating.  The supporting cast is good.  The antagonists felt realistic and threatening for most of the book, up until the end, where they suddenly felt caricatured (one of them goes on a classic villain How I Did It monologue, which, while helpful for understanding the behind-the-scenes machinations that lead up to the twist, felt like the author turning to the readers and saying "here's a bunch of information I couldn't figure out how to get into the book any other way, enjoy the monologue," and I didn't care for it too much).

The story ends with a clear segue into a sequel, but enough of the book-one-specific plot threads wrapped up that it doesn't feel incomplete or like a cop out. I'll definitely read the sequel when I can get my hands on it.

Dani Martineck is an excellent narrator!
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