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lisbethwhite's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
logarithm's review
3.0
I read Truthwitch earlier this year and loved it! So I picked up Windwitch with high expectations and was somehow disappointed. The character dynamic I enjoyed so much in the first installment is not there (mainly because the characters are separated) and this book suffers from “second book syndrome”. I will read the next book, though. (It wasn’t bad, just not so great)
catpingu's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Am I done? YAY I'M DONE. This book was so unstimulating. How did this book feel like more exposition than the first book?! The short chapters set-up is working against the story, hard.
Iseult and Safi are still separated; one is being pursued by a Bloodwitch, and one is being pursued by an entire empire. One runs through forests dreaming of Cleaved witches, and one is captured by a foreign empress. Yet somehow, all roads lead back to a dark force rising in the north, and dead men aren't really dead; nor are Cleaved really cleaving. Merik and Vivia are finding this truth out for themselves, as they uncover more and more Nubrevnan secrets.
We're involved with a bunch of characters now, and the chapters are short and within the subsections still shorter. How are the chapters even divided at this point? It doesn't feel like there's a particular rhyme or reason, and all it serves to do is break off the story once something even vaguely cool happens.
The ending better be worth it. Because the only interesting things that even happened in this book is enemies-to-lovers (maybe?!?!?!) I'm hard shipping Iseult with Aeduan because they're both kinda bringing the best out of each other. And Safi...Safi's off doing her own thing and growing up. And Merik is a jerk. And Vivia is older-sister-struggling here. Oh yeah, and likeKullen is maybe "alive" because I think his threads are being pulled by that Weaverwitch. So Iseult maybe is a Voidwitch, and she's learning to do the same things now too .
Hmmm, I think this might just be all that happened. Oh yeah mysterious shadowy guy with weird vibes. And a mysterious kidnapped girl who can control mountain bats. There's so much exposition in this series.
Iseult and Safi are still separated; one is being pursued by a Bloodwitch, and one is being pursued by an entire empire. One runs through forests dreaming of Cleaved witches, and one is captured by a foreign empress. Yet somehow, all roads lead back to a dark force rising in the north, and dead men aren't really dead; nor are Cleaved really cleaving. Merik and Vivia are finding this truth out for themselves, as they uncover more and more Nubrevnan secrets.
We're involved with a bunch of characters now, and the chapters are short and within the subsections still shorter. How are the chapters even divided at this point? It doesn't feel like there's a particular rhyme or reason, and all it serves to do is break off the story once something even vaguely cool happens.
The ending better be worth it. Because the only interesting things that even happened in this book is enemies-to-lovers (maybe?!?!?!) I'm hard shipping Iseult with Aeduan because they're both kinda bringing the best out of each other. And Safi...Safi's off doing her own thing and growing up. And Merik is a jerk. And Vivia is older-sister-struggling here. Oh yeah, and like
Hmmm, I think this might just be all that happened. Oh yeah mysterious shadowy guy with weird vibes. And a mysterious kidnapped girl who can control mountain bats. There's so much exposition in this series.
amyhungerford's review
3.0
I'm so sad I didn't like this one. I really liked Truthwitch, and I was really looking forward to this one.
But it was so boring. I don't really have much to say about this one.
Basically.
But it was so boring. I don't really have much to say about this one.
Basically.
cgreaderbee's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
I didn't love this second installment quite as much as the first, but it was still a great book, with lots of intense story building leading from the first book and into the next.
As the titles of the books imply, the first installment focused heavily on Truthwitch Safi's character arc; and though, while again this book provides multiple perspective changes and insight, the main character arc achievement in this novel belongs to that of Windwitch Merrik.
Our original characters face hardship after hardship, dragged along the tides of fate, paths crossing and deviating. New relationships form, unlikely but necessary for survival. New characters are introduced, expanding the world of the Witchlands. The political climate sharpens, as the treaty of peace breaks down and new alliances and betrayals are revealed.
Below, I've outlined just a few more things one can look forward to in this book:
- Pirates
- Giant deadly mountain bats
- Siblings
- Royalty
- A secret city tucked beneath a dying one
- Characters seemingly raised from the dead
- Dark shadow magic
- A Voidwitch
- A mysterious child
- Secrets
- & blood
I didn't love this second installment quite as much as the first, but it was still a great book, with lots of intense story building leading from the first book and into the next.
As the titles of the books imply, the first installment focused heavily on Truthwitch Safi's character arc; and though, while again this book provides multiple perspective changes and insight, the main character arc achievement in this novel belongs to that of Windwitch Merrik.
Our original characters face hardship after hardship, dragged along the tides of fate, paths crossing and deviating. New relationships form, unlikely but necessary for survival. New characters are introduced, expanding the world of the Witchlands. The political climate sharpens, as the treaty of peace breaks down and new alliances and betrayals are revealed.
Below, I've outlined just a few more things one can look forward to in this book:
- Pirates
- Giant deadly mountain bats
- Siblings
- Royalty
- A secret city tucked beneath a dying one
- Characters seemingly raised from the dead
- Dark shadow magic
- A Voidwitch
- A mysterious child
- Secrets
- & blood
aspnes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
3,5⭐️
✨Second book syndrome delux✨
It was sooo slow in the beginning, the whole gang was shattered and so much miscommunication/misunderstanding between the characters but the last 20% of the book was amazing, which gave me high hopes for the next book, and in the end I fell in love with all the characters and their pov
✨Second book syndrome delux✨
It was sooo slow in the beginning, the whole gang was shattered and so much miscommunication/misunderstanding between the characters but the last 20% of the book was amazing, which gave me high hopes for the next book, and in the end I fell in love with all the characters and their pov
naharobed's review
3.0
It took a while for the story to find its groove, but overall it was an enjoyable sequel.
The world building is complex and unique and the character development is strong. While the story was action-packed, however, I feel like there wasn't much forward movement in the plot. You can see the author setting up threads to connect later on for the story and the characters.
Also it's a book told from multiple points of view and I was only really interested in certain characters. Often times I found myself getting sucked into someone's narrative, just to have the point of view change. But again, as a whole the book was fun and I look forward to reading the next one.
The world building is complex and unique and the character development is strong. While the story was action-packed, however, I feel like there wasn't much forward movement in the plot. You can see the author setting up threads to connect later on for the story and the characters.
Also it's a book told from multiple points of view and I was only really interested in certain characters. Often times I found myself getting sucked into someone's narrative, just to have the point of view change. But again, as a whole the book was fun and I look forward to reading the next one.
narteest's review
3.0
Reread! And I still enjoy this world as much as the first time I read it. My thoughts are still the same, but after reading Sightwitch I kind of appreciate Windwitch a whole lot more. Truthfully, I did the reread because I read about Kullen and Ryber in Sightwitch!
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3.5 Stars
The thing with this book is that I really enjoyed the action and pacing. It’s pretty much a book that moves. It doesn’t stay still for one moment and it doesn’t offer much chance for a breather. But the problem, I encountered, is that there are sometimes too many problems and not enough character development.
What I liked
- Obviously the interaction and development that both Aeduan and Iseult get. I am definitely looking forward to more of these two!
- The action. Bam. Bam. BAM. It just doesn't stop and makes it quick to read.
- The world still fascinates me. But again, it's still just thrown at me. A good and bad thing. For the good side of things, it means I must get used to all the fantasy terms and deal with it, so it becomes second nature.
- I really like the political intrigue. It was really fascinating and certainly weaves a fabric for the world in which Dennard's characters exist.
- Vivia isn't so bad. Her added viewpoint is interesting....in a way. I think I liked it for the interaction she had with her brother.
- With Merik, the one thing I liked, was how things did reveal themselves about his relationship with Vivia. And I did like Cam's involvement too, but it all seemed a bit rushed through.
What I didn't like
- Merik. For his book, he's not very well fleshed out. Though he had lots of moments, I wasn't quite sure where his story was going. He was mostly angry in this one and while I can accept it, it also didn't feel like it was developing his character.
- Safi! Safi was one of my least favourites in Truthwitch, not because she was boring or uninteresting, I think I was still just confused about why she's so important. In this book, I'm still not clear. Though I like the hinted at parts where she is aware that there is a grey line between truth and lies, I still don't understand her extreme value.
- This book. I can see why it's considered a filler book. It really doesn't develop the plot all that much. I mean, we see Iseult looking for Safi, Safi and the Marstoki Empress trying to free themselves from their troubles, Merik going on a rampage hunting for something, and Aeduan hunting Iseult but ending with helping her instead. But none of them get any closer their goals--or at least it doesn't really seem like they are.
- The world lacks detailed description. There are a lot of terms in this book and with each pov being very brief and short, it's hard to fall into one pov and understand their motives AND feel the world that's being described. For example, Merik's section ends with a clash with the Nines (I'm confused about these guys precisely), Safi and the Marstoki Empress clash with Hell-Bards (which made sense to some degree, but lord I was so confused to begin with, especially with the things they could and couldn't do and what they really were, was it me or did I read a part where they grew bigger???).
Overall
I have more to say, but another day and another time, maybe when I read Bloodwitch next! Which I'm really looking forward to Bloodwitch. It's the BLoodwitch book, so it's gotta be about Aeduan right? I hope so, I really hope so. I really want to see more of his past, his character, especially after Windwitch.
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3.5 Stars
The thing with this book is that I really enjoyed the action and pacing. It’s pretty much a book that moves. It doesn’t stay still for one moment and it doesn’t offer much chance for a breather. But the problem, I encountered, is that there are sometimes too many problems and not enough character development.
What I liked
- Obviously the interaction and development that both Aeduan and Iseult get. I am definitely looking forward to more of these two!
- The action. Bam. Bam. BAM. It just doesn't stop and makes it quick to read.
- The world still fascinates me. But again, it's still just thrown at me. A good and bad thing. For the good side of things, it means I must get used to all the fantasy terms and deal with it, so it becomes second nature.
- I really like the political intrigue. It was really fascinating and certainly weaves a fabric for the world in which Dennard's characters exist.
- Vivia isn't so bad. Her added viewpoint is interesting....in a way. I think I liked it for the interaction she had with her brother.
- With Merik, the one thing I liked, was how things did reveal themselves about his relationship with Vivia. And I did like Cam's involvement too, but it all seemed a bit rushed through.
What I didn't like
- Merik. For his book, he's not very well fleshed out. Though he had lots of moments, I wasn't quite sure where his story was going. He was mostly angry in this one and while I can accept it, it also didn't feel like it was developing his character.
- Safi! Safi was one of my least favourites in Truthwitch, not because she was boring or uninteresting, I think I was still just confused about why she's so important. In this book, I'm still not clear. Though I like the hinted at parts where she is aware that there is a grey line between truth and lies, I still don't understand her extreme value.
- This book. I can see why it's considered a filler book. It really doesn't develop the plot all that much. I mean, we see Iseult looking for Safi, Safi and the Marstoki Empress trying to free themselves from their troubles, Merik going on a rampage hunting for something, and Aeduan hunting Iseult but ending with helping her instead. But none of them get any closer their goals--or at least it doesn't really seem like they are.
- The world lacks detailed description. There are a lot of terms in this book and with each pov being very brief and short, it's hard to fall into one pov and understand their motives AND feel the world that's being described. For example, Merik's section ends with a clash with the Nines (I'm confused about these guys precisely), Safi and the Marstoki Empress clash with Hell-Bards (which made sense to some degree, but lord I was so confused to begin with, especially with the things they could and couldn't do and what they really were, was it me or did I read a part where they grew bigger???).
Overall
I have more to say, but another day and another time, maybe when I read Bloodwitch next! Which I'm really looking forward to Bloodwitch. It's the BLoodwitch book, so it's gotta be about Aeduan right? I hope so, I really hope so. I really want to see more of his past, his character, especially after Windwitch.
lizouzou's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0