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A review by theartolater
A Nameless Witch by A. Lee Martinez
4.0
I've now read two A Lee Martinez books, and they're really filling a void I didn't know I had in my reading. I like books that make me laugh without being cheap about it, and I like books that are aware that they are funny and aren't afraid to embrace it. Martinez appears to be good at this.
This book is one of those "turn X story on its head" types, with a witch cursed with beauty and tasked to avenge the death of her mentor. She ends up heading off with a familiar (in this case, a demon in the form of a duck), a troll, and, later, a stereotypically dashing virtuous knight. The book doesn't really throw any curveballs, but it doesn't have to - it's simply a fun read with a lot going for it, and moves very quickly for a 300+ page read.
Definitely liked this, and I definitely need to pick up more by Martinez sooner rather than later. Just a good time all around.
This book is one of those "turn X story on its head" types, with a witch cursed with beauty and tasked to avenge the death of her mentor. She ends up heading off with a familiar (in this case, a demon in the form of a duck), a troll, and, later, a stereotypically dashing virtuous knight. The book doesn't really throw any curveballs, but it doesn't have to - it's simply a fun read with a lot going for it, and moves very quickly for a 300+ page read.
Definitely liked this, and I definitely need to pick up more by Martinez sooner rather than later. Just a good time all around.