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osladek's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As a series I think this duology suffers from way too many plots and characters and introducing an entire new WORLD over 60% into the second and final installment. How in the world are we supposed to get an idea of what the world is like when we get max 3 chapters about it? I think if the author committed to their idea for the books this could've been expanded into a series or at least trilogy to get a full idea of all the characters, worlds, and plots they wanted to work with. Both books feel rushed in plot, character development, and world-building. I much prefer books that show without telling exactly what the world is like. With Faery we are plunged into a new world immediately and given very little information about it except for the main character to just explain what they're seeing. Feels sloppy and rushed writing to me and I think if the author only wanted two books for this series, they should've trimmed down the plots, characters, and left the world of Faery out of it for continuity and proper context and flow for the books.
I did enjoy this book a lot more than the first and I do like the characters so much better in this book so overall 3.5 stars.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual assault, and Dysphoria
ashton_n's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, and War
tamamorii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury
queer_bookwyrm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Fae Keeper by H.E. Edgmon is book two in The Witch King series. This book was just as good as the first one! For a book that covers a lot of intense and serious themes, Edgmon has done an excellent job of not making the story too heavy.
We pick up with Wyatt where the last book left off. Emyr has abolished and dismantled the Guard, and is now trying to navigate how to get more equality for the witches among the Fae. Our gang learns pretty quickly that systematic oppression doesn't just go away over night, nor does the generations of learned bigotry go away so easily. Wyatt and Emyr try to get the other Fae kingdoms to follow their lead and abolish their own Guard and implement equality for Witches.
Wyatt gets some much needed character growth this book. As much as I love that angsty little goblin, he tends to be a self centered, sarcastic asshole. He and Briar get into it, and he gets a reality check. Wyatt also finally gets a handle on his powers, but I do wish we had spent more time on that. I felt like he figured it out too quickly without trying too hard. I love the revelations the inhabitants of Faery bring! Turns out the witches aren't an accident of nature (just like queer people aren't an accident), but instead were created to compliment and balance out the Fae magic. Fae magic takes away, while Witch magic brings it back.
Edgmon has created a dynamic world with amazing and diverse characters, and tackles some difficult topics with grace and enough dry humor and sarcasm to make the story feel lighter. I don't think this series is getting another book, but I would love one just about Faery. Just read this queer, angsty book.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Cannibalism
pagesofnay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Cannibalism, Dysphoria, and War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, and Religious bigotry
blairextraordinaire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Racism, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
bookwormteddy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Body horror and Gore
Minor: Rape
puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Genocide, Terminal illness, and Cannibalism
Minor: Animal cruelty and Dysphoria
perpetualpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Cannibalism