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Truthwitch
by Susan Dennard
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard is a multiple POV fantasy book. The book follows Safiya, Iseult, Merik and Aeduan. Safiya is an Aetherwitch, a Truthwitch to be more precise. She can tell when someone lies. In a world where a Twenty Year Truce is coming to an end, political tensions are rising with Safiya and her power in the middle of it. Iseult is also an Aetherwitch and Safiya's Threadsister. Iseult is a Threadwitch; can see people's Threads; how they are feeling like an aura. Merik is an Airwitch (yes, think Airbender) and Prince of Nubrevna and is looking for a way to save his people from starvation. He becomes Safiya's reluctant ally and together with Iseult, they face many dangers on land and on the sea. Aeduan is the Bloodwitch hired to find Safiya.
I read Truthwitch as part of the #WitchlandsAlong hosted by Jadeyraereads on YouTube. I had been meaning to read it for a while since someone compared it to Avatar the Last Airbender so that meant I had to read it! I had some trouble getting into the book for the first 20% so it is definitely a slow burn. There is a lot of built-up but the more I learnt about the characters, their motivations and the world, the more I got into it. There are quite some politics which I like but the worldbuilding took me a while to get into. However, now that I am invested I am excited to read this series.
The powers did remind me of Avatar, however, it is - of course - not exactly the same. These books are also a bit darker, kinda like the bending in the The Rise of Kyoshi books (which I like). The Witchlands have their own mythos and I find it really interesting and I am excited to learn more about it.
I recommend Truthwitch to anyone who likes elemental powers and interesting characters with their own motivations. Enjoy :)
Spoilery thoughts:
Merik and Vivia's sibling rivalry reminds so much of Zuko and Azula, especially with how their father seems to foster the rivalry.
The sexual tension between Safi and Merik, like I can't. I needed that kiss to happen.
Also, why are Bloodwitches Voidwitches and not Waterwitches? Because Metalwitches are Earthwitches. And blood is a liquid. Just putting it out here.
I read Truthwitch as part of the #WitchlandsAlong hosted by Jadeyraereads on YouTube. I had been meaning to read it for a while since someone compared it to Avatar the Last Airbender so that meant I had to read it! I had some trouble getting into the book for the first 20% so it is definitely a slow burn. There is a lot of built-up but the more I learnt about the characters, their motivations and the world, the more I got into it. There are quite some politics which I like but the worldbuilding took me a while to get into. However, now that I am invested I am excited to read this series.
The powers did remind me of Avatar, however, it is - of course - not exactly the same. These books are also a bit darker, kinda like the bending in the The Rise of Kyoshi books (which I like). The Witchlands have their own mythos and I find it really interesting and I am excited to learn more about it.
I recommend Truthwitch to anyone who likes elemental powers and interesting characters with their own motivations. Enjoy :)
Spoilery thoughts:
Spoiler
Merik and Vivia's sibling rivalry reminds so much of Zuko and Azula, especially with how their father seems to foster the rivalry.
The sexual tension between Safi and Merik, like I can't. I needed that kiss to happen.
Also, why are Bloodwitches Voidwitches and not Waterwitches? Because Metalwitches are Earthwitches. And blood is a liquid. Just putting it out here.