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A review by lupetuple
Witch King by Martha Wells
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I had a lot of hopes for this book… between the confusing worldbuilding, which only left me more confused by the end of the book, and the lack of closure between most of the characters, Witch King was disappointing on several fronts. I wanted more meaningful character interactions; the pace was too quick to let anything sink in, which was awful for the worldbuilding as well.
Kai was so broken up about Bashasa but by the end, I couldn’t truly sympathize with the situation because nothing explicit was made about their relationship;the betrayal would’ve hit harder if we had gotten more of a look into what went on between them after the rebellion.
I legit went “That’s it?” with the final line. It’s a shame because so many things intrigue me about this story and the world within it, and I adored the potential in so many of the characters like Tenes, Ziede, and Bashasa, but… it all fell flat. It direly needed a better editor, as well. There’s tons of funny moments but all in all, a disappointment.
Kai was so broken up about Bashasa but by the end, I couldn’t truly sympathize with the situation because nothing explicit was made about their relationship;
I legit went “That’s it?” with the final line. It’s a shame because so many things intrigue me about this story and the world within it, and I adored the potential in so many of the characters like Tenes, Ziede, and Bashasa, but… it all fell flat. It direly needed a better editor, as well. There’s tons of funny moments but all in all, a disappointment.