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A review by eyreguide
Windwitch by Susan Dennard
5.0
The first book in this series - Truthwitch - was an engaging, complex, fantasy adventure which I adored. The second book is an epic, character driven fantasy drama that I loved even more than the first. It’s hard for second novels to top the first for me, but this book just had so much of what I loved about Truthwitch, and then some.
The story takes on the character arc of Merik, although all four main characters are featured prominently and their individual journeys are pretty intense. The way the author balances each of the character’s journeys is what makes this book stand out for me. I loved how Merik, Safi, Iseult and Aeduan each had a unique problem to solve and their perspectives were presented so seamlessly, with their individuality prominent. I love how these characters feel fleshed out and real in their emotions and their thinking.
The plot of this novel moves so quickly and effectively. There are many things at stake, and a few wonderful characters are introduced or expanded on. Safi in particular meets up with a character barely mentioned in the first book, and I loved the rapport she develops with that character.
The story, the characters and the engaging and expansive world-building made this an absolutely wonderful read. Everything that made Truthwitch amazing, is delivered in Windwitch, with so much more.
The story takes on the character arc of Merik, although all four main characters are featured prominently and their individual journeys are pretty intense. The way the author balances each of the character’s journeys is what makes this book stand out for me. I loved how Merik, Safi, Iseult and Aeduan each had a unique problem to solve and their perspectives were presented so seamlessly, with their individuality prominent. I love how these characters feel fleshed out and real in their emotions and their thinking.
The plot of this novel moves so quickly and effectively. There are many things at stake, and a few wonderful characters are introduced or expanded on. Safi in particular meets up with a character barely mentioned in the first book, and I loved the rapport she develops with that character.
The story, the characters and the engaging and expansive world-building made this an absolutely wonderful read. Everything that made Truthwitch amazing, is delivered in Windwitch, with so much more.