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emotional
funny
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
inspiring
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
[The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.]
A really cute queer christmas story! I wish it was longer.
A really cute queer christmas story! I wish it was longer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deadnaming
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
CN: rape
Why does this book have so many good reviews? Daphne literally rapes Simon when he is drunk and half-asleep! And she never apologizes for it or even acknowledges that she did something wrong!
Here are some quotes from the rape scene:
- "He was in her control, she realized. He was asleep, and probably still more than a little drunk, and she could do whatever she wanted with him. She could have whatever she wanted."
- "'Did what?' Daphne cried, pulling a sheet around her. 'Simon, stop this. What did I do that was so wrong? You wanted me. You know you wanted me.'"
- "She wasn't ashamed of her actions. She supposed she should be, but she wasn't."
I can't believe that some people think this is acceptable!
Plus, the author seems to be very problematic, too (https://twitter.com/SashaDevlin/status/1341378936127823873).
Why does this book have so many good reviews? Daphne literally rapes Simon when he is drunk and half-asleep! And she never apologizes for it or even acknowledges that she did something wrong!
Here are some quotes from the rape scene:
- "He was in her control, she realized. He was asleep, and probably still more than a little drunk, and she could do whatever she wanted with him. She could have whatever she wanted."
- "'Did what?' Daphne cried, pulling a sheet around her. 'Simon, stop this. What did I do that was so wrong? You wanted me. You know you wanted me.'"
- "She wasn't ashamed of her actions. She supposed she should be, but she wasn't."
I can't believe that some people think this is acceptable!
Plus, the author seems to be very problematic, too (https://twitter.com/SashaDevlin/status/1341378936127823873).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-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:
Yes
[The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.]
CN: violence, gore, blood, murder, death, mentions of parental death, transmisia, misgendering (accidental and intentional), off-page deadnaming, fantasy racism, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault, panic attacks, trauma
I didn’t know how much I needed this book until I read it. I finished it yesterday and I already want to re-read it.
“The Witch King” is literally my dream book. It has everything I ever wanted - and more! A very relatable gay trans main character who really needs a hug, a best friend who is both cute and badass, a sweet and charming love interest, lots of queer side characters, the “friends to enemies to lovers” trope, found family, tarot cards, soulmate bonds, so much diversity (!!!), discussions of racism, systemic oppression, colonialism, power imbalance and (anti-)fascism, shocking plot twists, a unique fantasy world, a beautiful mlm love story that actually made me cry… And it's so funny!
Seriously, I loved everything about “The Witch King”, and my review doesn’t do it justice. Everyone needs to read this book! Please pre-order it or request it at your library if you can!
Like Anniek says in this review, "The Witch King" deserves a huge fandom with merch, fanart, memes and fanfics. Let's make that happen!
And please also read Adri's beautiful review!
CN: violence, gore, blood, murder, death, mentions of parental death, transmisia, misgendering (accidental and intentional), off-page deadnaming, fantasy racism, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault, panic attacks, trauma
I didn’t know how much I needed this book until I read it. I finished it yesterday and I already want to re-read it.
“The Witch King” is literally my dream book. It has everything I ever wanted - and more! A very relatable gay trans main character who really needs a hug, a best friend who is both cute and badass, a sweet and charming love interest, lots of queer side characters, the “friends to enemies to lovers” trope, found family, tarot cards, soulmate bonds, so much diversity (!!!), discussions of racism, systemic oppression, colonialism, power imbalance and (anti-)fascism, shocking plot twists, a unique fantasy world, a beautiful mlm love story that actually made me cry… And it's so funny!
Seriously, I loved everything about “The Witch King”, and my review doesn’t do it justice. Everyone needs to read this book! Please pre-order it or request it at your library if you can!
Like Anniek says in this review, "The Witch King" deserves a huge fandom with merch, fanart, memes and fanfics. Let's make that happen!
And please also read Adri's beautiful review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Blood
Minor: Deadnaming
Fantasy racism, misgendering, off-page deadnaming, fire, trauma