A review by cgreaderbee
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

4.0

Right away, I felt this book drew the reader in -- we are introduced to Safi and Iseult, two Threadsisters who are caught in a life-or-death, high stakes debacle from the get go. I was drawn into the relationship between these two friends, who cared so deeply for one another and worked so well together, two pieces of a well-oiled machine. I remember wanting to know more about them, and hoping that they would make it out of this chaotic opening alive. I think it's safe to say that (*spoiler*) they did; but it also kickstarts a fast-paced plot the plunges deeper into the Witchlands world and introduces a whole cast of characters and problems and backstory.

I enjoyed the POV perspectives, alternating between key players of the story. It allowed for a broader scope of the world, dramatic irony, and personal insight into each character. I enjoyed the plot and pacing, tension and stakes. And the magic system, which felt interesting and unique, unlike other things that I've read.

All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys high fantasy, magic, and cut-throat, complex characters.