A review by astheplotthickens24
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

4.0

"Sometimes justice was all about the small victories."

Truthwitch was one of those novels that a person shouldn't judge on the first 50-100 pages. Reading this book was like entering a foreign country having no idea who governs that particular territory. The world building was seriously confusing, I often found myself asking "Wait, where are they again? Is it Del Monte? *flips pages* Oh, it's Dalmotti not Del Monte". The thing I loved the most about this book was the fact that there was no insta love going on. There was an attraction, yes. But there's no love..... At least not yet.
I know that it could seriously be muddy at times but trust me when I say that this novel explains itself along the way.

"The Bloodwitch named Aeduan was bored. There was only so much wrist-rolling, finger-flexing, and ankle-wiggling he could do to keep his muscles primed for fighting—or keep his temper at bay."

I think that the Bloodwitch was one of the best things to ever happen in this story. I also know that without Aeduan's skills and presence this book will never be the same.

Safiya and Iseult, were very different and similar at the same time. Safi was the war freak friend we all have, the type that wants to skin alive those who bullied her best friend than do harm to those who dislikes her. Iseult, on the other hand was the calm, tense and serious type. She's a walking target for prejudice and criticism. She's so used to people hating her simply because of her race that she casually ignored every jab and glare thrown in her way.

"Merik Nihar’s fingers curled around the butter knife. The Cartorran domna across the wide oak dining table had a hairy chin with chicken grease oozing down it.

I love this guy. His personality, principle, self-discipline and indignation was everything. He's not a love stricken fool and knows exactly what should come first.

"I guard the light-bringer,
And protect the dark-giver.
I live for the world-starte,
And die for the shadow-ender.
My blood, I offer freely.
My Threads, I offer wholly.
My eternal soul belongs to no one else.
Claim my Aether.
Guide my blade.
From now until the end."

The battle at the end of the book was great and thrilling at least for me. There were so many things that was suppose to happen on the sequel and I can't wait to read it! Oh and btw I SHIP ISEULT AND AEDUAN so damn much!