Truthwitch

Truthwitch

by Susan Dennard

Rating: 5/5

It took me awhile to write this review. I kept going back and forth on my rating. Then I couldn’t figure out what to say. But I just finally threw the pen down and said fuck it, let me just let my fingers flow.

This book is everything I expected and yet nothing I expected. It was very hyped and from experience, books that are hyped up usually never meet my expectations. Until now. Seriously this book blew my mind. I got so lost in it. The last two weeks I have struggled to get it out of my head. And not in a book hangover sort of way. In a “I can’t believe how amazingly perfect this book was and I kind of want to jump into this world and live in it” sort of way. But then I would have to decide what kind of witch I would want to be. A threadwitch would be very cool but maybe a waterwitch, would I be able to breathe underwater?!

Truthwitch takes place in the Witchlands, a world with different kinds of witches based off different elements as well as the Aether and the Void. This story follows the story of two best friends, threadsisters, Safi and Iseult who try to stay out of trouble and keep their identities hidden. But trouble finds them and soon they are separated. Safi is being tracked by a bloodwitch while Iseult finds more trouble of her own. Safi makes a reluctant alliance with a prince but danger awaits as the countries are on the brink of war.

The plot of this story is fantastic. It is fast paced and exciting. You will defintely have no problem turning the page. Dennard is an amzing writer who knows how to keep the reader entranced in her books. She has a guide for writing on her website and she talks about having a magic cookie in every scene. Well let me tell you that magic cookie works because I had a hard time putting this book down, I wanted all the damn cookies! Dennard is able to write a story successfully from four very different points of view. It kept the story moving and unpredictable. There were many times I was reading it with my mouth open. And times when I was yelling at the characters for choosing a certain path. I do have to say that the beginning of the story can be a bit overwhelming. As a reader you jump right into a complex world and it does take awhile to adjust to all the terms and rules of this world but once you do there is no turning back.

This book is really driven by the emotional connection with the four main characters. First we have Safiya fon Hasstrel, a truthwitch. A rare type of witch that many would kill to use her as a weapon. She must keep her power a secret from everyone. She is a feisty character who always thinks she is right and always has a knack for getting into a bad situation. Then there is her best friend, Iseult. A Nomatsi tribe member and threadwitch. She can see the ‘threads’ within people and can determine there feelings. She is a girl who struggles with maintaining clarity through Safi’s hi-jinx and tries to be as serious as possible to maintain her front of strength and calmness. Prince Merik is an airwitch and a loyal man to his country and his people. He will fight with whatever it takes to bring food and life back to his lands even if it means dealing with a hot headed Safi. The last POV is of Aeduan, a bloodwitch. His character deals with many inner-struggles. He is mysterious and curious and I just want to know more about him!

Overall, this book is perfection. There is no filler between scenes. It will make you laugh. It will make you grip the edge of your seat. This story flows effortlessly and is filled with energy and impeccable world building. I have no doubt this will become one of my favorite series as I already know it will be one of the best books I will read all year.

**Oh I lied there is one small part that is kind of predictable but it did not effect the story at all. So when you read this and you figure out what I am talking about do not be discouraged, keep reading, there is way more beyond that one part of one storyline. I mean it obviously didn’t make me rate this less than 5 glorious burning stars! So go pick up a copy of this book, you will not regret it. Meanwhile I am going to try to figure out just what kind of witch I would be when I figure out how to transport myself into the Witchlands.