Kill All Wizards

The Barbaric Ledgers #1

by Jedediah Berry

SWORDS, SORCERY, AND A SPOT OF TEA

Kill All Wizards is a blood-soaked romp through high society—picture Conan the Barbarian caught up in a comedy of manners, and you're almost prepared for this unmissable new series.

We could think of nothing but the barbarian. He had come here, surely, to murder or marry someone, to exact revenge, or to say or do something very scandalous. We could hardly wait to see which it was. We hoped it would be all of them.

The barbarian traveled far to consult the wizards of the empire. Instead of lending their aid, they ensorcelled him, exploited his strength, and stole his sword. They should not have done that.

Now the barbarian plans to kill every wizard who wronged him, even if that means blending in with their vile dressing in finery, taking tea in exclusive clubs, and reserving the best box at the theater.

Oh, he hates it all with the fiery passion of his savage heart—but not as much as he hates these wizards.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novella, Audiobook

144 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication June 16, 2026

About the author

Jedediah Berry is the author of two novels, The Naming Song (Tor Books, 2024) and The Manual of Detection (Penguin Press), and a story in cards, The Family Arcana. He lives in Western Massachusetts. Together with his partner, writer Emily Houk, he runs Ninepin Press, an independent publisher of fiction, poetry, and games in unusual shapes.

Reviews

[Chrissie Whitley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve really liked this author’s work in the past, so I was curious to see him step into the cozy fantasy space that’s having such a moment right now. And for the most part, this was a fun time.

The setup alone does a lot of the heavy lifting: a furious barbarian forced to navigate high society, tea service, theater boxes, and wizard politics while plotting revenge against the people who wronged him. The contrast between the blood-soaked Conan-esque energy and the comedy-of-manners atmosphere makes for a lot of playfully entertaining moments.

That being said, much of the novella felt more like a series of side quests and chaotic shenanigans than a fully grounded story. It moves quickly, keeps the tone light, and is clearly aiming for charm over heft. And while I enjoyed that well enough, I did find myself wishing for a bit more depth and emotional weight earlier on rather than saving most of those threads for the latter portion of the story. There at the end, a huge anvil of emotional depth gets dropped suddenly and then is promptly — and largely — ignored.

Still, the voice is strong, the premise is fun, and the whole thing has an easy momentum that makes it fly by. A fun entry into cozy fantasy, even if it didn’t quite hit me emotionally as hard as I’d hoped it might.

I received this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This affected neither my opinion of the book nor the content of my review.

[Peter Tillman]

New Tor novella, TBP June 16, 2o26. Recommended by John Joseph Adams, who wrote on his blog: "So fun, so clever, so well-written. Really just a joy from start to finish. A must read! Rating: 9/10"

$13 ebook. Hopefully a library copy will appear.....

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has no business being this good and entertaining!! I can not wait for the next installment!!

[Twainy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kill All Wizards by Jedediah Berry is a high stakes fantasy with aspects of action.

Underdogs! I love them!!

We’re in a world where using magic is a death sentence. A disgraced decidedly non-magic soldier unites rebels & this rag-tag team of mercenaries goes on a QUEST! YESSS! A quest to hunt down the very powerful sorcerers who rule this place before they finish a spell that will enslave all of humanity.

How will they fight sorcerers without magic? TECH! It’s a rebellion with arrows, alchemy & tech warfare VS spells & fireballs. Who will win?

Humor. Likable characters.

It’s John Wick meets Kings of the Wild maybe?!

Thank you NetGalley & Macmillan Audio. I need more of this!

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for an advance copy of this novella dealing with the adventures of a barbarian trying to charm his way into the bureaucratic high society of the upper-Wizard class, his reasons why, and the horrible things he has planned for as many magic users as possible.

I was a huge reader as a child, one that went through our small town library quite quickly. Especially when it came to genre books. My parents thankfully loved tag sales, flea markets and book sales, so my addiction was fed every weekend the weather held out. I loved, and still love going under tables, looking in boxes and finding treasures. A lot of books that young boys shouldn't have seen, but tons of fantasy stories, which I loved. Especially tales about barbarians. Conan was King, but Kull was cool, as was Dirshan, any books by Howard, Carter, de Camp, Brackett, really anyone with a bare-chested man, a sword, a demon and usually a almost bare young woman. I have read many tales of wild men, big swords, and their apathy towards users of magic. However I never read such a wild story, one that went places I did not expect, a novella that made me want more. More of the characters, more of the magic, and more dead spell casters. Kill All Wizards by Jedediah Berry is the first novella in a series about a barbarian, his fancy clothes, his sword, vengeance, entrenched bureaucracy, and love.

The barbarian stands in the foyer way of a vast building, waiting for a chance to meet with the wizards who can help him. This is is fourth or fifth visit. His paperwork is hopefully right, in triplicate and with the proper up-to-date forms. Turned away at first, he is given a chance. And is again betrayed by the wizards who rule. Gotch, the barbarian vows revenge. Gotch enters high society using stolen plunder from the wizards, buying fancy suits, aftermarket wagons painted garishly, a fancy new eyepatch. On his quest he finds more friends, lots of enemies and even more wizards to kill. For he is on a path of revenge, that nothing will stop, even if it kills him.

Not at all what I expected. I thought this was a sort of Dungeon Crawler Carl kind of adventure, humourous, slight and forgettable when the book closes. This is more picking up an old Karl Edward Wagner Sword and Sorcery anthology and finding a story by an unknown author who wrote a fantasy story without knowing the rules of fantasy. Which means this is great. The characters are fun, interesting and full of unique traits. The writing is really good, with asides, comments, jokes, and real feeling. For a novella there was much going on. With a world that seemed so real, a Wizard world with rules for magic, with air cars, and all sorts of steampunk ideas. Yet with a strong folk horror mix.

I can't praise this book enough. A book so surprising I kept looking at the cover to see if I was reading the right book. I really enjoyed this a lot and can't wait to read more in this series. A book for those who not only love fantasy, but great writing. I can't say enough, just that I want more.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was delightfully different in so many weird ways — like a fever dream watched through a kaleidoscope. It's not going to be for everyone, but anyone that enjoys it will appreciate its novelty.

The protagonist, the barbarian Gotchimus, is surprisingly clever and well-spoken, and the trials he suffers throughout this novella are each stranger than the next. Nothing is as expected, and the author paints the narrative so vividly, in fresh, wonderful prose, that it compelled me to pay closer attention than I'd admittedly thought I'd have to pay to a simple barbarian revenge tale. Because this story, as told, is so much more elevated than that.

The one small gripe I have is that it's being marketed as a hyper-violent comedy, but it's really not. It's unique, witty and intricate, and everything in it, as bizarre as it may be when it's happening, all pays off at the end. But I don't think I really laughed while reading it. The cover art, however, gives off a very comedic, juvenile vibe, and the tagline, which I've added below, is almost entirely inaccurate.

Kill All Wizards is a blood-soaked romp through high society—picture Conan the Barbarian caught up in a comedy of manners, and you're almost prepared for this unmissable new series

In fact, the only thing it nailed is that it's unmissable, and it's a mystery how they arrived there from a description that missed the mark so wide. (Note that I'm well aware that authors rarely write their own blurbs, so I'm not faulting the author for this, I'm pointing it out because anyone reading this review should know what they're signing up for, which is something far more interesting, and far more bizarre, than "Conan the Barbarian caught up in a comedy of manners.")

Full disclosure: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review.

[Asher · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a romp, a fun little novella. There's two things preventing this from having the heft of The Naming Song, which was maybe the best book I read in 2024 (and was the reason I jumped at the chance to read this): first, it's too short to really get deep into any of the emotions it might get to over the course of a novel, and second, there's no real sense of true peril for our main characters. The first of those things comes with the territory of being a novella, though, and the second one doesn't prevent it from being a lot of fun, so I'd still recommend it without hesitation.

Gotch, our barbarian protagonist, keeps having things revealed to him that give the sense of him being a tool moved around by more powerful entities, in much the same way that the gods of Discworld directly play with the fates of Rincewind and the rest. This means that he doesn't have as much agency as he might; I couldn't help but feel that whatever he did would be part of some larger plan of mage or god, and that therefore there was no real chance of his death or failure. The flipside of this is that it allows us to pay more attention to the world around him, which is certainly very cool, and to more or less relax. It means it's not a stressful read, and there's enough cool ideas and magical baubles everywhere to keep things moving apace and keep the reader having fun.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a fun adventure that can easily be read in a day, perfect for a little beach read or a rainy day in or just because you want to read. Honestly, the only reason this wasn't a 5-Star read for me was because I didn't always vibe with the writing style of the author. There are several points in the book where the 4th wall is broken. It was kind of fun, but I didn't really love it. I think breaks like that are very hard to do without also taking the reader out of the story.

The story follows Gotch the Barbarian, initially we start with Gotch sitting down to tea with a friend. From there Gotch is recounting his adventures to his companion and how Gotch lost his eye. I do think that the author does a great job of weaving through the backstory and the current story, there are several seamless transitions from Gotch at the tea table to Gotch in the past. This is a short book, but the characters are easy to invest in. I think I could have done with a prologue explaining the politics of the world a little better.

While Gotch, our barbarian, does a good job through his narration talking about the wizards and the 5th Committee. However, I still didn't have a good feel for Gotch's own background. I would read the next book in the series though and I'm excited to see how the characters continue to develop.

Thanks to NetGalley and Tor - Tordotcom for the advanced copy, all opinions are my own.

[Hone · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Review copy courtesy of Jedediah Berry, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley.)

4⭐

A new Jedediah Berry! I loved The Manual of Detection and was eager to jump into another of his works. (Plus, this one just sounded incredibly fun.)

This novella leans a bit ‘style-over-substance,’ but honestly, it’s short enough that the vibes carry it just fine. I noticed other Goodreads users tagged it as humorous, and the marketing calls it a “comedy of manners,” but I guess the LOLs were largely lost on me? It’s more just… over-the-top. Campy. The kind of story where the MC is a barbarian, but his best friend has successfully convinced him of the value of a well-tailored suit. Amusing? Sure. But not really funny-funny.

I was super charmed by the casually queer romance, though. I especially enjoyed the barbarian falling for the gender-shifting Theodora, particularly the moment where he wasn’t sure whether he was being kissed by Theo or Dora and seemed quietly hopeful that it was somehow both. Very sweet.

For such a short book, there are quite a few twists. I guessed most of them ahead of time, but even so, it was very satisfying to watch them unfold.

It also looks like this is intended to be the start of a new series. (The Barbaric Ledgers.) While it’s not an auto-read for me, I’ll definitely be checking out the synopsis for the next installment when it releases. If it sounds as interesting as this one did, I’d be happy to continue.

Audio-Specific 🎧: 4 Hours, 35 Minutes. Not a ton to say about this one, honestly. Raphael Corkhill does solid work here. His accent is pleasant and understated, fitting the tone of the story really well. I listened at 1.5x speed and didn’t encounter any tearing or audio quality issues.

📌 TL;DR: A short, vibe-y novella with satisfying twists and a great little romance. Less of a comedy than advertised, but very much worth the 4 ½ hour investment.

[G Flores · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

Kill All Wizards follows in the footsteps of I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons in being marketed as a quirky or irreverent humorous take on the fantasy genre. A sort of, "we're just here to have fun with it" vibe. Much like with Dragons, the premise is absolutely charming and the execution just ends up being a fairly straightforward fantasy story with the occasional "joke" thrown in to try and please the marketing executives.

Which is to say I'd love to read a "Conan the Barbarian in a comedy of manners" type book but Berry seems to have been uninterested in writing such a thing. Instead, he adopts the kind of narration one might find in a Jane Austen novel, while the work itself is largely action oriented. I wonder if it is this kind of contrast that is meant to suffice as "humorous" over the course of the entire work.

To its credit, this is a perfectly serviceable action romp. There's a barbarian, he hates wizards, he puts on nice clothes to go kill them, then he does. There's some light humor involved, but if I ever made an audible chuckle I do not now recall it.

Simply put, this is just plain inessential. I'm occasionally in the mood for something sort of fun and easy to read and this more or less fits the bill. It's short and digestible, so if you're bored and feel like reading something you'll never think about again, this is a pretty good candidate.

[Lori]

A tea‑sipping, well‑dressed barbarian sets out for vengeance against The Fifth Committee — a tribunal of wizards — after the death of his little brother. He’s on a mission to track down one very specific wizard with whom he has some unfinished business.

Told in third‑person plural and set in a bar built inside the skull of a long‑dead god (yes, really), our barbarian Gotchimus... a name I actually loved... sits at a table with his friend and colleague, trying to barter for information about this elusive wizard. But before his friend will spill anything, he demands the story behind Gotchimus’s newly acquired eyepatch.

Sounds simple enough but omg this thing is so confusing.

I thought the cover and description sounded intriguing, and I accepted the review copy from Tordotcom... a publisher I usually enjoy... but Kill All Wizards was just too strange, too meandering, and too out‑there for me. I tapped out on page 74. And considering the book is only 133 pages long, that’s saying something.

As much as I hate DNFing books, I simply could not bring myself to care about Gotchimus, whether his friend ever gave him the information he needed, or whether he’d get his revenge.

Count. Me. Out.

[Nico · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounding to 4. I think this will largely be a crowd pleaser for fantasy fans. A barbarian haunted by his loss seeks revenge in city filled power-hungry wizards. Gotchimus has the swagger and quiet yet calculating demeanor of a leading character who will no doubt win many readers to his side. The world feels new, while reminiscent enough of familiar sword and sorcery mechanics, with some spotlighting of societal phenomena like corruption and environmental destruction, but not overt enough to make this a heavy read. I felt, and think others will as well, that there’s something missing from this one to raise it to the highest rating, but it was an absolutely solid and easily digestible novella. For me I wish I had read this one with my eyes, since Berry has a bit of a verbosely descriptive writing style that was difficult at times to absorb through audio. But Berry has set the stage for what could be a beloved novella series where many fans will longingly wait for Gotchimus’ next adventure. Let’s see what Berry has in store next for Gotchimus.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe I'm just being too picky here, but I feel like a book whose blurb calls it “a blood-soaked romp” and “a comedy of manners” should actually be funny? This was a decent read and it had its entertaining bits, but there was very little romping and pretty much zero comedy. And honestly, there was also much less wizard killing than I would have expected considering the title … I think the final count was three dead wizards? Maybe four? Certainly not all the wizards, at any rate.

Anyway, I dunno, this book is fine for what it is, but it definitely is not what I was expecting. I wanted romping and humor and wizard killing, and instead I got a rather serious tale about a barbarian with PTSD. And just for the record, I would never knowingly choose a book about a traumatized barbarian if it weren't funny because I don't do serious high fantasy.

But, I mean, if this is your usual sort of read, it's entirely possible that you'll enjoy this one more than I did. There's magic and wizards and battling and romance and a mystery of sorts, and there's even a pretty surprising twist near the end. It's not funny, though. Don't expect funny. Or maybe I just have a lame sense of humor and this book is hilarious, who knows?

So, yeah. This was fine, but I almost certainly won't be reading the next book in the series.

3.2 stars, rounded down.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Tordotcom for providing me with an advance copy of this book to review. Its expected publication date is June 16, 2026.

[Martin Maenza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tor Publishing Group provided an early galley for review. This story is the first in the Barbaric Ledgers series.

This sword and sorcery tale has a different feel right out of the gate (as if the cover did not hint at that). It is a world that blends fantasy with more advanced concepts (trains, mechanical servants, and typeset news). Berry's writing weaves poetic prose, wide worldbuilding, and buddy banter in an interesting way. It reminds me a bit of Dave Sim's long-running Cerebus comic.

I appreciate that Berry chose to publish a shorter work, rather than pad it with additional tangents and subplots that did not fit with this story's arc. It really avoids the saggy-middle that plagues a lot of books.

The cast of characters here were interesting and fun, with plenty of room for growth in future tales. Though this was my first reading of the author's work, I doubt it will be my last. I look forward to more.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was grateful to be provided with an audiobook copy by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lately, I’ve become more and more of a cover reader. That is to say: if the cover draws me in, I’ll read it. The cover for Kill All Wizards caught my eye immediately.

This is a fun, fast, complex read that teases your brain but never uses its many sleights of hand to trick or mock the reader. Instead, we are invited into a fully formed world, as though tossed in mid-narration. Notes of Terry Pratchett and Good Omens abound in both the cleverness of the plot and banter. The unseen omniscient narrator adds to the story rather than distracting from it.

The only negative I can think of is that the world is almost too tightly built, to the point that I was convinced this must be a continuation of another story, and I still wonder if it might be.

I’m eager for the next book in the series, which comes out in March 2027. Thank you to NetGalley for this advance copy.

[Bill Philibin · Rating 3 out of 5]

(2.5 Stars)

Thank you to #NetGalley for making this book available to read and review.

This is the first book in what is to be a series of books. I usually give "first of a series" books a little more leeway than standalone novels because series sometimes require more setting up and/or introductions, which can be tedious if not done right.

This book, on the other hand didn't seem to do that. The series, or at least this book was set up like a story within a story, so either it will be a series of vignettes in each book... or this is just how the author chose to set up the plot.

Either way, I found the characters to be flat, the world to be overly detailed for things that don't matter and whimsically vague for things that do. The narration was just ok for me, but not bad.

I'll probably give the next book in the series a chance, but maybe I'd try a different book by this author first.

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gotchimus, a barbarian, was in town because he had a beef with a number of wizards. Mind you, he had upgraded his wardrobe to the latest fashion, but he still carried his sword and was hunting the wizards all the while. His friend Hecksley, a former thief turned stolen goods supplier, inquired about how he had gotten his eye-patch which led Gotchimus to relay a bit of his past history in exchange for the story of how Hecksley had gotten his mechanical arm. These tales led to a great confrontation with the powers that be with adventures to be had by all! A fun mashup of Conan the Barbarian and a magic infused Victorian society! And since is labeled as Part One, it looks to be the opening of a series. It will be interesting to see what Gotch gets up to next!

Thanks Netgalley and Tor for the chance to read this volume!

[K. Hvostova · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this had the feel of a Conan the Barbarian story with its classic use of tropes and a wizard-killing barbarian, I really don’t think “comedy” is the right descriptor for it. I didn’t really see the comedy side of this. Sure, it had great moments, especially the ending but it wasn’t funny.

I liked the idea of the barbarian telling his story to his friend cutting between the past and present with a while mystery involved, but idk it was good just not great. I liked the pay off with the eye patch and even Hecksley’s arm. The twist at the end was also peak. But idk it didn’t really stand out to me as anything special. I’m not sure if it would be something worth continuing in the series.

Also good for Gotchimus for being a total bi king not caring if Dora or Theo kissed him. We stan an icon.

[Adriann Frerichs · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was very unique and interesting, but at times not at all what i had been picturing when i downloaded this book haha. omg what a wackadoodle story. simultaneously very run and also very strange

i listened to this book thanks to an advanced listeners copy, and i thought the audio was extremely well done. i really liked the narrator they picked for this story and i thought that was probably the best part. he added so much charm to the story tbh

overall though i did enjoy this book i think? i would recommend it for anyone looking for a quick read. i think it would be good for fans of things like DND and such. it leans heavily into that classic dungeons and dragons type feel? but like i said it was also wackadoodle and unique ? i am so so so happy that i got the chance to read and review this book for netgalley and Macmillan Audio ! thank you so much for the opportunity

[Dario Pacheco · Rating 4 out of 5]

First and foremost I’d like to thank NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me the honor of listening to this book before its June Release date. I am forever thankful and my review will be a honest reflection of my feelings towards this book.
This book was something I really didn’t know a needed. A palate cleanser if you will.
In this short we meet a barbarian who is on a mission to unalive all the wizards that wronged him.
The narrator of this book, Raphael Corkhill was a amaizng good narrator of this barbarian’s story.
Now the story took me a min to get into the flow of it but when i did I was on this mission with this man. Short but effective with solid pacing and character developement.
Would for sure recommend this book to all lovers of stories of revenge and entertaining story telling.

[Jennifer Upright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kill All Wizards feels like someone dropped Conan the Barbarian into a world fueled by sarcasm, vengeance, and pure chaotic determination—and honestly, it works.

Instead of the stoic fantasy warrior archetype, we get Gotch: sharp-tongued, endlessly quippy, and absolutely committed to his mission of hunting down every wizard who’s wronged him. His narration gives the novella a gritty but entertaining edge, balancing humor with the underlying bitterness driving his journey.

But beneath the action and violence is a story about survival. As Gotch takes readers through the events that shaped him, it becomes clear that there’s always more lurking beneath the surface—more pain, more truth, and more humanity than his hatred initially lets on. The novella quietly explores the lengths people will go to in order to endure, even if survival means relying on no one but themselves.

[Tara Dawes · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an ALC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are mine.

2.5 stars rounded up to 3

I think that a lot of people will enjoy this book unfortunately it just wasn't for me. I did think the audio narrator did a great job presenting the story and it was a fun concept. It just was a concept that when executed wasn't as successful as I would have liked.

From the beginning I just felt like we were dropped in the middle of the story and trying to play catch up while also trying to get to know characters that were never truly fleshed out. The book also billed itself as being funny but I didn't find much humor in it.

I do think if the premise sounds interesting to you its still worth picking up as it's a quick read and the audiobook is an enjoyable enough listen.

[frank · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to macmillan audio and net galley for a copy of this ACR
Raphael Corkhill makes for a compelling narrator. Is this “cozy” fantasy ? Hard to say, but Corkhills voice sure is soothing.
It's slow and measured in a way that really lends it's self to the tone of the framing story here, while still retaining the engagement during the more action intensive chapters.
The book itself is a touch tricky for me to rate. It's the first in the series and it truly feels that way. While it sets up the series quite nicely it feels like part of a larger story as opposed to a more stand alone entry that some series have.
That being said it is intriguing and I will be looking for the next one for sure. I may ho back and adjust my rating too once more or the series is out.
Id rec this for fans of terry pratchet and the red wall series

[Stephanie Ton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received early access to the audiobook through NetGalley. The narrator was easy to understand and did a really good job pulling you in.

This book was so random and fun- it felt like the kind of book that needs to be made into a Guy Ritchie movie. This book is definitely not kid-friendly, but could be teen-friendly (mom of 3 under 10yo here). It is a book for adults, primarily. Particularly, I think many of the men in my life would enjoy it. It has some graphic/violent moments, but nothing overdone.
I really liked the main characters. They were tough acting men who are actually tough, and they have the most dignified exchanges, which made everything more humorous. Also, the main character’s name is unique and fun. Way better than yet another book about a generic Tom, John or Mike!

Read this book if you want some grizzly fun!

[Laurel Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 to 3 stars. I received this novella this morning and was able to finish it quite quickly. The cover is very bright and colorful. Berry’s Kill All Wizards is a fun read and i liked the idea of two friends swapping stories back and forth but found I couldn’t really get it lost in it to soak up details like I usually like when reading. I felt like was still missing something. And felt even more confused when furniture started moving. I felt like I was finally able to get into the story just when it was ending. Also I think I counted that only four wizards in the whole length of the novel. Perhaps I could have enjoyed it more if the story was longer and began a bit differently.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the chance to read this novella early.

[Nicole Bohr · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to thank Tor Publishing Group for the opportunity to receive and review the ARC of this novella. All opinions are that of my own.

Kill All Wizards is a unique and witty story about a barbarian, wizards, loss and remediation.

This is my first read of Jedediah Berry and I was not disappointed.

I will admit that this story is outside of most genres I read. The novellas is only about 130 pages, but Jedediah sure knows how to pack a lot of action.

Kill All Wizards may give you some whiplash from the story telling from the MMC, Gotchimus, but don’t fret, because before you know it, the story ends and you’ll be left earning for more! (The ending gave hints to a second novella).

I was laughing, my heart was shattered (only a little bit) and frankly, I think I need more!

[Katie May · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up
A super short novella (audiobook is 4.5 hours). I like the idea of a revenge seeking barbarian on a spree but I think the humor was a little over my head (or non existent?) the cover/blurb gave a little lighter (and more British) vibe than I think we got here. Still a good time if you’re looking for a short D and D style story.

I like the audiobook narrator and think the voice is very fitting but due to the accent I wouldn’t turn the speed up past 1.25x (a personal critique) I would listen to a sample first.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

[Phoebe Floyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this early readers audiobook version of Kill All Wizards by Jedediah Berry! As a fan of epic fantasy novels and series, this was pretty entertaining! For the most part, this is one of those stories that kind of throws you into the world and quest that our barbarian lead is on. This was an entertaining revenge story and maybe has one of my favorite narrators ever. Raphael Corkhill does a fantastic job of differentiating between each character and pacing the story perfectly. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoyed listening to Good Omens!

[Dan Holland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who can stand those finger wagging, pointy hatted, magic nerds? Someone should do something about them. Maybe, "Kill All Wizards." Available 16 June from Jedediah Berry. Thank you for the copy Macmillan Audio.

Reasons to read:
-He didn't want to do this, he actually came to town for HELP and y'all got on his bad side
-When confronted with magiks and trickery you turn to a stab or strangle
-The side characters are fantastic
-The bits all came together
-Daper attire and refined taste paired with a f-off sized sword

Cons:
-Well, that's a fear about the breaking of a mind I hadn't considered

[Jada Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, but I was so hooked lol!!

We follow Gotch (the barbarian) on a revenge journey hunting wizards, and the way it’s being told at a tea shop inside a head of an old god and then transitions to the present is one of my fave ways of storytelling.
Gotch is so your typical brute, but I feel he also has an intelligent side… kind of lmfao.

The side characters also very entertaining!! I can’t wait to see more of them, especially Dora and Theo.
Which I feel are such a unique pair lol.

The wizards he hunts are so interesting as well, the whole scene w/ Dim Peter and even Samara had me so locked in lmfao. I didn’t want it to end!!

Raphael Corkhill did a good job narrating 🫶🏽