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A review by naharobed
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard
3.0
Definitely not one of the best fantasy books I've read, but overall was enjoyable.
The characters are independent, strong, and likeable, albeit frustrating at times. The magical elements of this book are really unique so it was fun to see how it influenced the characters and the events that transpired.
However, the story lacks development. The plot is action-packed but the motivations behind what drives the plot aren't thoroughly developed. The politics and history of the world/setting also aren't explained in much detail. The looming threat is that a 20-year peace treaty is about to expire, which would mean imminent war. But we never find out why/who/how the peace treaty came to be and what's really at stake if war does happen. We're just told a lot of things, but not provided with explanations.
I am curious about what will happen next though! So there's that.
The characters are independent, strong, and likeable, albeit frustrating at times. The magical elements of this book are really unique so it was fun to see how it influenced the characters and the events that transpired.
However, the story lacks development. The plot is action-packed but the motivations behind what drives the plot aren't thoroughly developed. The politics and history of the world/setting also aren't explained in much detail. The looming threat is that a 20-year peace treaty is about to expire, which would mean imminent war. But we never find out why/who/how the peace treaty came to be and what's really at stake if war does happen. We're just told a lot of things, but not provided with explanations.
I am curious about what will happen next though! So there's that.