A review by slimy
Witchborn by Nicholas Bowling

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Extremely enjoyable read. I was skeptical before reading this book because I typically don’t enjoy female characters written by men. I usually find them flat and boring and uninspired. But this book has a HOST of female characters, ranging in age, profession, and motivation that are so well-rounded it’s astounding. That is the main reason why this gets a 5 star rating from me. 

Very fast-paced story that never moves backwards. The main character rarely visits the same place twice, and is always running on the next thing. Good pace, steady conflict. Intelligent and well-researched use of historical characters and practices. Artful writing. I will be re-reading this book at some point in the future and look forward to enjoying it again. 
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