Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Girl Power!

This book was full of strong female characters, amazing friendships and powerful magic. Loved it!

'Stasis. Stasis in your fingertips and in your toes.'

It took me a while to understand all this world building and I have to admit that I got quite confused in the beginning with all the different characters and their powers, along with the Twenty Year Truce, the three empires, the other small nations and the politics surrounding all that. However, after the first 1/3 of the book I was hooked and I just dived into the story!

'Sometimes justice was all about the small victories.'

I really liked the two main female characters; they're quite different between them like night and day, but together they were two very powerful and kick-ass heroines! Safiya was my favourite character of all. I loved her personality, her sense of humour, her powerful feelings and her sense of loyalty. At the same time she has a restless spirit and she will not settle for anything less than her freedom. I enjoyed reading about her friendship with Iseult - they're threadsisters after all!

The chemistry between Safiya and Prince Merik was unbelievable and I loved the love-hate relationship they had throughout the book. It made everything even more interesting.

I even liked Aeduan, the bloodwitch that is after Sadiya - he is presented as mean and evil, very powerful and smart - qualities that make him a very, very interesting character.

'Threadsisters to the end.'

Even though I don't generally like books with witches, I really like this one! It was a fast paced and very enjoyable adventure and I can't wait for book No.2!

Favourite Quotes:

'Why always me? There are a thousand shoulders for a gull to crap on, but they always pick me!'

'Give it to me now, Polly, or I shal castrate you with a fork.'

'If you wanted to, Safiya, you could bend and shape the world.'

Thruthwitch
by Susan Dennard
Published: January 5, 2016