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Witch King #2
The Fae Keeper
In the heart-stopping sequel to The Witch King, Wyatt and Emyr attempt to rebuild Asalin despite unexpected new enemies within their kingdom.
Two weeks after the door to Faery closed once more, Asalin is still in turmoil. Emyr and Wyatt are hunting Derek and Clarke themselves after having abolished the corrupt Guard, and are trying to convince the other kingdoms to follow their lead. But when they uncover the hidden truth about the witches' real place in fae society, it becomes clear the problems run much deeper than anyone knew. And this may be more than the two of them can fix.
As Wyatt struggles to learn control of his magic and balance his own needs with the needs of a kingdom, he must finally decide on the future he wants—before he loses the future he and Emyr are building…
Two weeks after the door to Faery closed once more, Asalin is still in turmoil. Emyr and Wyatt are hunting Derek and Clarke themselves after having abolished the corrupt Guard, and are trying to convince the other kingdoms to follow their lead. But when they uncover the hidden truth about the witches' real place in fae society, it becomes clear the problems run much deeper than anyone knew. And this may be more than the two of them can fix.
As Wyatt struggles to learn control of his magic and balance his own needs with the needs of a kingdom, he must finally decide on the future he wants—before he loses the future he and Emyr are building…
432 pages, Hardcover
First published May 31, 2022
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H.E. Edgmon
12 books860 followersH.E. Edgmon (he/they) is a high school and college dropout, a militant queer, and an author of books both irreverent and radicalizing. His stories will always center the perspective of Indigenous people, trans people, and survivors of trauma. At present, he’s probably biting off more than he can chew, emulating the aesthetic of Dwayne from The Lost Boys (1987), and living out the found family trope in Brooklyn. Online, he can most often be found on Twitter @heedgmon.
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June 30, 2022
Edit: 6/29/22
I don't know if it was my rock bottom expectations or something else, but The Fae Keeper is definitely an improvement from its predecessor. Not a massive improvement, because there were things that I didn't like, but the fact there was any is something I must acknowledge. It certainly surprised me, considering the fact I found The Witch King to be one of my worst reads of last year.
Firstly, Wyatt actually has character development. Granted, his inner voice is still very grating and he's very much still an asshole throughout the story, but not only does he acknowledge his past bad behavior/actions, he also gets called out on his shit by others constantly. It's because of this that he finally try to be a better person. One of my favorite scenes is when him and Briar finally talk about how their co-dependent relationship had been very toxic and that they both needed to define themselves outside of it. It was just so much less painful for me to read this time around.
Speaking of Briar, she's so much better here. Because Wyatt's POV heavily dictates the story, we saw her nothing but the perfect, maniac-pixie-dream-girl best friend Wyatt held on a pedestal. That perception is effectively shattered here, though. Briar is so much more fleshed out, because we finally get to see her flaws, her tendency to take on all of her friends'/loved ones' emotional weight so she didn't have to deal with her own. It was about time that Wyatt finally got to see her as a whole person rather than his personal emotional support blanket.
I don't have much to say about Emyr other than I still like him. Perhaps a bit more so because he came to realize he was demisexual in this book (We stan good ace rep here). But other than him and Jin, who I sort of sorry for because of their circumstances and the fact Wyatt was being an ass to them for the majority of the book, the rest of the characters kinda blended together. There were a lot of characters, returning and introduced, that I just couldn't bring myself to care about. Even though Wyatt's inner voice reminded me who they were, I still had moments when I forgot about them until they popped back into the narrative once more.
Besides the improvements to characterization, I still found the other elements lacking. As previously mentioned, the writing is still juvenile and oversaturated in Wyatt's voice. One of the good things about first-person POV is that it helps define a character's voice/personality through telling the story through their eyes, but Wyatt's eyes are just so annoying to me. Other than constantly mentioning the fact he was indeed a homosexual, Wyatt went off on a lot of inner monologues that were too long. Strangely, there are POV from other characters at the end of the book that shows what happens to each of them at the climax, but the way it was done really whip-lashed the tone.
The plot itself had a lot going on, from the complicated dementalization of the oppressive society to the revelation upon revelation about fae/witch lore that kept dropping. All of it stacked too highly on top of each other until it sort of crumbled in on itself at the end. I mean, this was a lot better than Wyatt's shenanigans in the first book, but it just felt too bloated with how much was packed into the story in just a short amount of time.
But, overall, this was just okay for me. I'm just glad Edgmon improved this much from The Witch King. I don't know if I will read anymore of his upcoming works, but, regardless of my personal tastes, I'm just happy seeing more trans books written by trans authors, because the world certainly needs more of them.
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Pre-Reading: Did I absolutely hate the first book?
Yes. Yes, I did.
Will it stop me from reading the sequel?
Nope. I'm curious and a masochist.
I don't know if it was my rock bottom expectations or something else, but The Fae Keeper is definitely an improvement from its predecessor. Not a massive improvement, because there were things that I didn't like, but the fact there was any is something I must acknowledge. It certainly surprised me, considering the fact I found The Witch King to be one of my worst reads of last year.
Firstly, Wyatt actually has character development. Granted, his inner voice is still very grating and he's very much still an asshole throughout the story, but not only does he acknowledge his past bad behavior/actions, he also gets called out on his shit by others constantly. It's because of this that he finally try to be a better person. One of my favorite scenes is when him and Briar finally talk about how their co-dependent relationship had been very toxic and that they both needed to define themselves outside of it. It was just so much less painful for me to read this time around.
Speaking of Briar, she's so much better here. Because Wyatt's POV heavily dictates the story, we saw her nothing but the perfect, maniac-pixie-dream-girl best friend Wyatt held on a pedestal. That perception is effectively shattered here, though. Briar is so much more fleshed out, because we finally get to see her flaws, her tendency to take on all of her friends'/loved ones' emotional weight so she didn't have to deal with her own. It was about time that Wyatt finally got to see her as a whole person rather than his personal emotional support blanket.
I don't have much to say about Emyr other than I still like him. Perhaps a bit more so because he came to realize he was demisexual in this book (We stan good ace rep here). But other than him and Jin, who I sort of sorry for because of their circumstances and the fact Wyatt was being an ass to them for the majority of the book, the rest of the characters kinda blended together. There were a lot of characters, returning and introduced, that I just couldn't bring myself to care about. Even though Wyatt's inner voice reminded me who they were, I still had moments when I forgot about them until they popped back into the narrative once more.
Besides the improvements to characterization, I still found the other elements lacking. As previously mentioned, the writing is still juvenile and oversaturated in Wyatt's voice. One of the good things about first-person POV is that it helps define a character's voice/personality through telling the story through their eyes, but Wyatt's eyes are just so annoying to me. Other than constantly mentioning the fact he was indeed a homosexual, Wyatt went off on a lot of inner monologues that were too long. Strangely, there are POV from other characters at the end of the book that shows what happens to each of them at the climax, but the way it was done really whip-lashed the tone.
The plot itself had a lot going on, from the complicated dementalization of the oppressive society to the revelation upon revelation about fae/witch lore that kept dropping. All of it stacked too highly on top of each other until it sort of crumbled in on itself at the end. I mean, this was a lot better than Wyatt's shenanigans in the first book, but it just felt too bloated with how much was packed into the story in just a short amount of time.
But, overall, this was just okay for me. I'm just glad Edgmon improved this much from The Witch King. I don't know if I will read anymore of his upcoming works, but, regardless of my personal tastes, I'm just happy seeing more trans books written by trans authors, because the world certainly needs more of them.
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Pre-Reading: Did I absolutely hate the first book?
Yes. Yes, I did.
Will it stop me from reading the sequel?
Nope. I'm curious and a masochist.
March 27, 2023
I love this series so much.
My emotional review is 5 stars, no notes. My analytical review is I have some minor quibbles with some of the pacing and action- sometimes the characters felt like they were talking more than doing so ok maybe 4.5 rounded up. I still fucking loved it and this series so much.
My emotional review is 5 stars, no notes. My analytical review is I have some minor quibbles with some of the pacing and action- sometimes the characters felt like they were talking more than doing so ok maybe 4.5 rounded up. I still fucking loved it and this series so much.
February 27, 2022
Holy. Fucking. Shit. I didn’t think it was possible I’d love The Fae Keeper more than I loved its predecessor, The Witch King, but here we are.
H.E. Edgmon has crafted a masterful, heartfelt, creative, healing, hilarious, and unforgettable duology that I am so fucking glad exists. Not just for myself, but for the current & future generations of messy queer teenagers who will be able to see themselves reflected in these books.
I’m getting emo on main and am definitely rambling but my mind is too blown to give any sort of technical or in depth review of the plot or characters or themes. Just know that The Fae Keeper is one of my all time favorite books, and I cannot recommend it and The Witch King enough. All of the stars!
ARC Note: The book box I work for, Rainbow Crate, received this ARC from the publisher. This did not impact my opinion/review of the book.
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H.E. Edgmon has crafted a masterful, heartfelt, creative, healing, hilarious, and unforgettable duology that I am so fucking glad exists. Not just for myself, but for the current & future generations of messy queer teenagers who will be able to see themselves reflected in these books.
I’m getting emo on main and am definitely rambling but my mind is too blown to give any sort of technical or in depth review of the plot or characters or themes. Just know that The Fae Keeper is one of my all time favorite books, and I cannot recommend it and The Witch King enough. All of the stars!
ARC Note: The book box I work for, Rainbow Crate, received this ARC from the publisher. This did not impact my opinion/review of the book.
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March 15, 202215th march'22:
I'm really grateful to edelweiss for the arc but it's formatted so terribly it's impossible to read? I'm pretty sure some chunks are missing and sentences start on one page that are just not finished. I'll definitely read this after the release but stopping for now
pre-review:
this cover this cover this cover this cover
I'm really grateful to edelweiss for the arc but it's formatted so terribly it's impossible to read? I'm pretty sure some chunks are missing and sentences start on one page that are just not finished. I'll definitely read this after the release but stopping for now
pre-review:
this cover this cover this cover this cover
October 26, 2021
Got to read this early on account of thats what happens when you’re best friends with the author, apparently
I feel like there’s not much I can say that doesn’t absolutely regurgitate my review of the first book, how important it is to see anger justified and righteous and still come out on the other side loved. This takes those themes and more from the first book and builds and expands them in an absolutely stellar follow up and a great conclusion to the series. I lost count of how many times I went from laughing so obnoxiously loud to being near tears in the span of only a few pages.
So yeah, this gave me FEELINGS and I loved every one of them
I feel like there’s not much I can say that doesn’t absolutely regurgitate my review of the first book, how important it is to see anger justified and righteous and still come out on the other side loved. This takes those themes and more from the first book and builds and expands them in an absolutely stellar follow up and a great conclusion to the series. I lost count of how many times I went from laughing so obnoxiously loud to being near tears in the span of only a few pages.
So yeah, this gave me FEELINGS and I loved every one of them
June 4, 2022
Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of The Fan Keeper in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The Gist
I have to be completely honest and confess that I didn’t realise The Fae Keeper is the sequel to The Witch King. I never read the former, so I was very clueless starting the latter.
I read a few reviews and short summaries of the first book to get a general idea of what the story is about. However, I was still very unprepared for the sequel.
Having said that, this review might turn out a little different than my usual ones.
The Details
I can say I am not impressed with the protagonist. I don’t like his attitude, which makes reading this story even more of a chore, because the protagonist is also the narrator.
The narrative is all over the place, mostly because the writing is not very succinct. There are plenty of run-on sentences, sentences that appear incomplete and thoughts that don’t follow the general idea of the paragraph.
It makes for a jarring reading experience. Especially with fantasy it is important to have a good grasp of grammar and sentence structure. I find having to read a sentence two, three, or even four times to really figure out what it means, rips the reader out of the world of the story that is already so much different from ours.
This brings me to another point. I thought The Fae Keeper is suppose to be a fantasy story? But everything seems to be pretty realistic except for using terms that have a set meaning in our world and give them a different meaning in this fantasy world.
For example, an “influencer” is someone, who influences nature around them; not a popular person on social media.
Technology is also “tweaked” to fit into this fae-witch world, yet it is not very well explained.
So, the reader is left to trick themselves into thinking that this fantasy world, with real locations, technology and other terms that remind so much of our world is in fact this made-up fantasy land.
That’s a tall order for a reader, who just wants to escape into a book.
The Verdict
Overall, coming into The Fae Keeper during the second act, so to speak, has some obvious downfalls and my review reflects those.
Looking at just what I read, I have to say that this story is a bit messy and confused me until I was rather agitated.
I have to give this one a pass.
May 31, 2022
CWs:
murder and violence; some gore and body horror; on-page descriptions of panic attacks and dissociation; graphic discussions of infanticide and cannibalism; off-page instances of rape and assault; discussions of childhood sexual abuse; some animal death; explorations of dysphoria, racism, and transphobia; and some fade-to-black sexual content
June 8, 2022
4 Stars
Review:
I don’t want to just repeat all the things I said in my first review. I still liked Wyatt and thought he had a fun teen voice. I still liked all the other characters I liked before, and this time I liked and felt for even more characters, since I got to know them better over the course of the books. I still liked the trans rep. I’d rather focus on the things that were great, or different, about this book specifically.
This book got a lot darker than the first. The characters were dealing with the fallout from previous events and also dealing with a lot of trauma. It’s nice to see that in a book, characters being understandably affected by the things they’ve gone through. But they also had a lot to still go through. Some of it was really messed up. Some of it was sad. One thing felt just particularly tragic to me. But it wasn’t all bad, and there was always hope.
The magic and backstory of the fae and witches was also explained more and expanded upon in this one, and that was really interesting! Things about it that the author clearly planned and understood the whole time, even if the characters didn’t.
These books are very political and discuss a lot of current issues in society. They also discuss queerness a lot. It’s heavy-handed, but with the way the world is, it can be good to have books that just clearly discuss things. And the author found the words to explain certain ideas so concisely and perfectly. I also personally really enjoyed the discussion about gender and asexuality. It can be helpful and sometimes validating to learn about other people’s, or characters’, experiences.
It was also just a good story. It kept my attention. I cared and wanted to know what would happen. The ending was a bit… not sudden. There was a complete story, and you know the current state of each character. But it ends very soon after the climax and leaves the future somewhat implied but very nebulous. (As far as I know, this was the end.) I’m ok with it, but I wouldn’t say no to a little epilogue that takes place even just a few weeks or months into the future.
The audiobook narration by Dani Martineck was great again! They sounded natural, perfectly captured Wyatt’s personality, and did a wide variety of voices and accents that usually made it easy to keep track of who was speaking.
Overall, this was a duology I really enjoyed!
Trigger/content warnings can be found at the beginning of the book.
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in H.E. Edgmon's The Witch King series. Anyone who likes YA, fae, relatable teen main characters, distinct voice, trans rep, and good guy princes you dislike at first but grow to love.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
I don’t want to just repeat all the things I said in my first review. I still liked Wyatt and thought he had a fun teen voice. I still liked all the other characters I liked before, and this time I liked and felt for even more characters, since I got to know them better over the course of the books. I still liked the trans rep. I’d rather focus on the things that were great, or different, about this book specifically.
This book got a lot darker than the first. The characters were dealing with the fallout from previous events and also dealing with a lot of trauma. It’s nice to see that in a book, characters being understandably affected by the things they’ve gone through. But they also had a lot to still go through. Some of it was really messed up. Some of it was sad. One thing felt just particularly tragic to me. But it wasn’t all bad, and there was always hope.
The magic and backstory of the fae and witches was also explained more and expanded upon in this one, and that was really interesting! Things about it that the author clearly planned and understood the whole time, even if the characters didn’t.
These books are very political and discuss a lot of current issues in society. They also discuss queerness a lot. It’s heavy-handed, but with the way the world is, it can be good to have books that just clearly discuss things. And the author found the words to explain certain ideas so concisely and perfectly. I also personally really enjoyed the discussion about gender and asexuality. It can be helpful and sometimes validating to learn about other people’s, or characters’, experiences.
It was also just a good story. It kept my attention. I cared and wanted to know what would happen. The ending was a bit… not sudden. There was a complete story, and you know the current state of each character. But it ends very soon after the climax and leaves the future somewhat implied but very nebulous. (As far as I know, this was the end.) I’m ok with it, but I wouldn’t say no to a little epilogue that takes place even just a few weeks or months into the future.
The audiobook narration by Dani Martineck was great again! They sounded natural, perfectly captured Wyatt’s personality, and did a wide variety of voices and accents that usually made it easy to keep track of who was speaking.
Overall, this was a duology I really enjoyed!
Trigger/content warnings can be found at the beginning of the book.
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in H.E. Edgmon's The Witch King series. Anyone who likes YA, fae, relatable teen main characters, distinct voice, trans rep, and good guy princes you dislike at first but grow to love.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
July 12, 2022
Oh my god. OH. MY. GOD.
I didn't really think that I could love this one even more than the witch king but here we are. I adore this book. I adore everything about it and I went through and read some more views which was a mistake because people really take any opportunity to shit on trans and queer authors, but as I was reading the reviews I realized that I liked everything that those people thought were bad.
People are constantly shooting about Wyatt's attitude and I thought the white was a hilarious and a teenager and being kind of a piece of shit sometimes. I loved all of his little moments where he realized that he was just so fucking gay because of something that Emyr was wearing.
Then we have our huge amounts of character development not only for Wyatt but also for Briar and for Emyr. I am going to try really hard not to be spoiler here so I'm not going to talk with the plot necessarily but I absolutely lived for all three of them finding a way to exist together and create a relationship that worked for them as individuals and as a group. One of my favorite parts about the witch king was the QPR like relationship that Wyatt had with Briar and I was really really happy to see that that didn't go anywhere. It got expanded upon and reformed into another type of QPR that included Emyr as well.
Then there was all of the internal questioning from Emyr, Oh sweet baby Emyr. I love him so much. I loved him in the first book and I love him even more in this book. I will always be an absolute sap for aspec characters realizing that they are not alone in their feelings and emotions and experiences. There's a scene where he learns about the word demisexual and it just ripped my heart open. I also was thrilled by some gender questioning and just seeing a character who was never really allowed to explore finally feel some freedom and have the ability to do so.
Then there's Briar. Sweet sweet Briar. People pleasing emotional support person Briar. There's a scene in this one where she and Wyatt kind of hash out some of the problematic moments of the relationship and where they both have to do a lot of emotional work in order to move forward and I adored that scene. I also cried but that's not here nor there.
I don't really want to say anything about the actual plot points because I don't want to be spoilery but please please please read this book and I hope you love it.
I didn't really think that I could love this one even more than the witch king but here we are. I adore this book. I adore everything about it and I went through and read some more views which was a mistake because people really take any opportunity to shit on trans and queer authors, but as I was reading the reviews I realized that I liked everything that those people thought were bad.
People are constantly shooting about Wyatt's attitude and I thought the white was a hilarious and a teenager and being kind of a piece of shit sometimes. I loved all of his little moments where he realized that he was just so fucking gay because of something that Emyr was wearing.
Then we have our huge amounts of character development not only for Wyatt but also for Briar and for Emyr. I am going to try really hard not to be spoiler here so I'm not going to talk with the plot necessarily but I absolutely lived for all three of them finding a way to exist together and create a relationship that worked for them as individuals and as a group. One of my favorite parts about the witch king was the QPR like relationship that Wyatt had with Briar and I was really really happy to see that that didn't go anywhere. It got expanded upon and reformed into another type of QPR that included Emyr as well.
Then there was all of the internal questioning from Emyr, Oh sweet baby Emyr. I love him so much. I loved him in the first book and I love him even more in this book. I will always be an absolute sap for aspec characters realizing that they are not alone in their feelings and emotions and experiences. There's a scene where he learns about the word demisexual and it just ripped my heart open. I also was thrilled by some gender questioning and just seeing a character who was never really allowed to explore finally feel some freedom and have the ability to do so.
Then there's Briar. Sweet sweet Briar. People pleasing emotional support person Briar. There's a scene in this one where she and Wyatt kind of hash out some of the problematic moments of the relationship and where they both have to do a lot of emotional work in order to move forward and I adored that scene. I also cried but that's not here nor there.
I don't really want to say anything about the actual plot points because I don't want to be spoilery but please please please read this book and I hope you love it.
May 30, 2022
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
The Fae Keeper is the sequel to the Queer YA Fantasy , The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon. The story picks up shortly after the ending of book 1 as our leading character try to change their kingdom for the better and come up against more than a few who revolt against the change. I'm not going to go into any more than that because #spoilers !
As soon as I began, all my fond feelings for Wyatt , Emyr and Briar came rushing to the forefront of my mind. Our young hero's went through a lot in the previous books, on top of the pressure they have been surrounded by their whole lives. To say they are struggling emotionally and mentally is an understatement, but they overcome it with the help of one another. The communication between Wyatt and those closest to him is on point when it needs to be.
Wyatt, even though he is still learning how to control his magic, he goes through so much emotional growth in this book. He accepts and loves his body for everything it does, and he learns to communication his feelings and thoughts instead of instantly reacting emotionally as he has in the past. He is also embracing his feelings for Emyr and doesn't hesitate to tell him he loves him. He does go through an internal debate about whether he just loves him or is 'in love' with him, but all his internal dialogue and actions make it pretty obviously that he's in love with him. I already loved Emyr from the beginning but I fell even more in love with him in this one with his vulnerability and his fierce love of Wyatt. They also have a great sex positive relationship, there's a scene where they discuss insecurities and fears in the bedroom and both press the importance that no at anytime is more than okay.
The sequel takes Wyatt and Emyr on emotional journeys where they discover truths, defeat old enemies, and make new allies. A fight for survival and a better world for witches. The book is once again told from Wyatt's point of view, but towards the end during the big climax we are given more than a few new point of views . It was so satisfying to be inside Emry and Briar's heads, if only for a few pages. I'm sad to have the series by completed, but I'm very satisfied with the ending to Wyatt's story.
The Fae Keeper is the sequel to the Queer YA Fantasy , The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon. The story picks up shortly after the ending of book 1 as our leading character try to change their kingdom for the better and come up against more than a few who revolt against the change. I'm not going to go into any more than that because #spoilers !
As soon as I began, all my fond feelings for Wyatt , Emyr and Briar came rushing to the forefront of my mind. Our young hero's went through a lot in the previous books, on top of the pressure they have been surrounded by their whole lives. To say they are struggling emotionally and mentally is an understatement, but they overcome it with the help of one another. The communication between Wyatt and those closest to him is on point when it needs to be.
Wyatt, even though he is still learning how to control his magic, he goes through so much emotional growth in this book. He accepts and loves his body for everything it does, and he learns to communication his feelings and thoughts instead of instantly reacting emotionally as he has in the past. He is also embracing his feelings for Emyr and doesn't hesitate to tell him he loves him. He does go through an internal debate about whether he just loves him or is 'in love' with him, but all his internal dialogue and actions make it pretty obviously that he's in love with him. I already loved Emyr from the beginning but I fell even more in love with him in this one with his vulnerability and his fierce love of Wyatt. They also have a great sex positive relationship, there's a scene where they discuss insecurities and fears in the bedroom and both press the importance that no at anytime is more than okay.
The sequel takes Wyatt and Emyr on emotional journeys where they discover truths, defeat old enemies, and make new allies. A fight for survival and a better world for witches. The book is once again told from Wyatt's point of view, but towards the end during the big climax we are given more than a few new point of views . It was so satisfying to be inside Emry and Briar's heads, if only for a few pages. I'm sad to have the series by completed, but I'm very satisfied with the ending to Wyatt's story.
December 30, 2022
I can't believe I waited this long to read this, but I'm glad I finally did, because it's maybe even better than the first book. And I feel like I waited for exactly the right time for me to read it, so that's worth something.
I didn't think The Witch King could be topped, but this book delved into all of the themes a lot more, and I really appreciated that. I often feel like sequels are written for the sake of being written, but with this duology I truly feel like you need to read both books to appreciate the full story.
I didn't think The Witch King could be topped, but this book delved into all of the themes a lot more, and I really appreciated that. I often feel like sequels are written for the sake of being written, but with this duology I truly feel like you need to read both books to appreciate the full story.
September 24, 2022
3 stars for the book.
3.5 stars for the duology.
Let me start by saying I think this was a cute story. For me, YA stories either blow me away or fall somewhere just above average. This was pretty average.
I wasn't the biggest fan of Wyatt, but he grew on me as the story continued. What I loved the most was the relationships, the friendships, the family, the love, it was a strong, beautiful thing and I loved all the diversity rep. taking place in this world.
I think my biggest issue with this is that it could have been a trilogy.
This book could have ended with Wyatt and Emyr and the gang going through the door to faery and then the story line there could have been fleshed out. That part of the story seemed rushed, even Clarke as the villain was just strange. I think it would have been better if it would have been fleshed out just a bit more.
All in all a cute YA story.
3.5 stars for the duology.
Let me start by saying I think this was a cute story. For me, YA stories either blow me away or fall somewhere just above average. This was pretty average.
I wasn't the biggest fan of Wyatt, but he grew on me as the story continued. What I loved the most was the relationships, the friendships, the family, the love, it was a strong, beautiful thing and I loved all the diversity rep. taking place in this world.
I think my biggest issue with this is that it could have been a trilogy.
This book could have ended with Wyatt and Emyr and the gang going through the door to faery and then the story line there could have been fleshed out. That part of the story seemed rushed, even Clarke as the villain was just strange. I think it would have been better if it would have been fleshed out just a bit more.
All in all a cute YA story.
May 9, 2022
I received an ARC from Edelweiss
TW: abandonment of an infant/intended infanticide, killing of a wounded animal, car crash, harm to a pet, implied rape via false identity, cannibalism, brutal death, fire
4.5
I'm blown away by how much fun I had with The Fae Keeper, and how much fun Edgmon seems to have had writing it. While it did take me a few chapters to get back into the groove of this story, due to the year or so between reading these, and the way we're thrown right back in, once I settled in, it was all vibes from there.
The only complaints I have for this book are minor. It's hard to walk the line between educating about liberal/modern concepts in terms of pronouns and colonialism, and simply having them prominently in the story. So there are definite times where things lean to far into explaining, something that would probably not bother me if I were a newcomer to these ideas/my communities, but is a bit exhausting to tread through being a queer, political adult in these spaces.
I also missed some character work in this book. The thing about first books is everything is new- everything is an opportunity to expand the world and learn the characters, and there's a feeling of exploration. With a second book, you have a firm understanding of most things, so there's always going to be less discovery, unless it's a totally new situation. So this is mostly not a problem specifically with The Fae Keeper, but the cyclical nature of Wyatt's character arc up until the end, and the thinner personalities of the cast at large felt like a drop in quality.
However! I really did love this book. Looking over the lines I highlighted for myself, and my notes in general, I am slapped in the face yet again by how funny this book is, and what a relatable voice Wyatt has against all odds. This book has all the humor, snark, and sass of the first book, with a continuing romance that feels solid and hard to look away from. The chemistry between Wyatt and Emyr was excellent, and simply seeing Wyatt exist in strange times is a joy.
The Faery plot line itself is also super interesting! And it was great to see Wyatt take in the information given and figure out what to do with it. The additional mythos and magic- and, in particular, the addition of the tarot plotline- made this book feel different and super compelling. While this is obviously the same cast and the same energy from the first book, it still feels entirely fresh, and has you enjoying the ride all the way to the end.
And what and end. I won't spoil a thing, but the last 50 pages or so of this book had me screaming, and I both completely enjoyed the chaos of it all and felt entirely satisfied by the way this story is put to rest.
I honestly cannot wait to see what else Edgmon writes! This book was the most fun I've had reading in a while, and is a story I think I'm going to keep coming back to.
Pre-review comments below
THAT. ENDING??????????????
TW: abandonment of an infant/intended infanticide, killing of a wounded animal, car crash, harm to a pet, implied rape via false identity, cannibalism, brutal death, fire
4.5
I'm blown away by how much fun I had with The Fae Keeper, and how much fun Edgmon seems to have had writing it. While it did take me a few chapters to get back into the groove of this story, due to the year or so between reading these, and the way we're thrown right back in, once I settled in, it was all vibes from there.
The only complaints I have for this book are minor. It's hard to walk the line between educating about liberal/modern concepts in terms of pronouns and colonialism, and simply having them prominently in the story. So there are definite times where things lean to far into explaining, something that would probably not bother me if I were a newcomer to these ideas/my communities, but is a bit exhausting to tread through being a queer, political adult in these spaces.
I also missed some character work in this book. The thing about first books is everything is new- everything is an opportunity to expand the world and learn the characters, and there's a feeling of exploration. With a second book, you have a firm understanding of most things, so there's always going to be less discovery, unless it's a totally new situation. So this is mostly not a problem specifically with The Fae Keeper, but the cyclical nature of Wyatt's character arc up until the end, and the thinner personalities of the cast at large felt like a drop in quality.
However! I really did love this book. Looking over the lines I highlighted for myself, and my notes in general, I am slapped in the face yet again by how funny this book is, and what a relatable voice Wyatt has against all odds. This book has all the humor, snark, and sass of the first book, with a continuing romance that feels solid and hard to look away from. The chemistry between Wyatt and Emyr was excellent, and simply seeing Wyatt exist in strange times is a joy.
The Faery plot line itself is also super interesting! And it was great to see Wyatt take in the information given and figure out what to do with it. The additional mythos and magic- and, in particular, the addition of the tarot plotline- made this book feel different and super compelling. While this is obviously the same cast and the same energy from the first book, it still feels entirely fresh, and has you enjoying the ride all the way to the end.
And what and end. I won't spoil a thing, but the last 50 pages or so of this book had me screaming, and I both completely enjoyed the chaos of it all and felt entirely satisfied by the way this story is put to rest.
I honestly cannot wait to see what else Edgmon writes! This book was the most fun I've had reading in a while, and is a story I think I'm going to keep coming back to.
Pre-review comments below
THAT. ENDING??????????????
July 9, 2022
I’m done fighting for a world that doesn’t love me. I’ll love me.
Please don’t get me wrong I loved Wyatt and Emyr, they are precious. I just struggled big time to get into the story. It felt weird to me. Everything just happens and there are so many different narrators and characters. And things just happened out of nowhere. Clarke is such a weird villain not complex just like evil but also weird. Everything was choppy. It felt incomplete. Like pieces. Not whole pieces. Just really good pieces put together BUT they didn’t fit. There are too many holes in the story and characters.
At one point The Watchers, no explanation, just another piece squeezed into this jagged story say, “You understand why this had to be done.” And I laughed out loud!!!! I don’t understand any of it! Nothing. I understand what you are saying (written words in book) but it makes no sense to me. Why?
However, I did read the whole thing and I love all of the LGBT+ representation. This was my favorite part. I love how the relationships are beautiful and strong and so present. Like it should be. But the story, someone help the story. The story didn’t know what it wanted to be or which character to follow. And wth happens to Jin? And the dragons, by this point I was exhausted. Another big piece with no explanation or way of fitting in the story. It just is. Accept it.
Me too uncle Ben, me too.
Please don’t get me wrong I loved Wyatt and Emyr, they are precious. I just struggled big time to get into the story. It felt weird to me. Everything just happens and there are so many different narrators and characters. And things just happened out of nowhere. Clarke is such a weird villain not complex just like evil but also weird. Everything was choppy. It felt incomplete. Like pieces. Not whole pieces. Just really good pieces put together BUT they didn’t fit. There are too many holes in the story and characters.
At one point The Watchers, no explanation, just another piece squeezed into this jagged story say, “You understand why this had to be done.” And I laughed out loud!!!! I don’t understand any of it! Nothing. I understand what you are saying (written words in book) but it makes no sense to me. Why?
However, I did read the whole thing and I love all of the LGBT+ representation. This was my favorite part. I love how the relationships are beautiful and strong and so present. Like it should be. But the story, someone help the story. The story didn’t know what it wanted to be or which character to follow. And wth happens to Jin? And the dragons, by this point I was exhausted. Another big piece with no explanation or way of fitting in the story. It just is. Accept it.
Me too uncle Ben, me too.
March 14, 2023
Series 3.5*
Rounding up. There were less pacing issues than Witch King but the main problem still remained, there was a lot more tell rather than show. Many of the big revelations happened through conversation which I find more interesting if the conversation follows maybe a series of hints, maybe the MC kindof having an inkling of the reveal.
There were parts where Wyatt was coming to realizations while in quiet moments with his family. This is certainly more realistic, but sometimes I just want to watch cool fantasy people do cool things. The last 30% was very good and did keep me on the edge of my seat. I wish that the book would have been structured so that what happened at the 60-70% mark happened earlier so that there would be more time for natural discovery.
I enjoyed the discomfort around the disruptive agenda of the novel. Certainly not something I would recommend unless you want to challenge your perspective on current systems and how they treat anyone not "preferred" within it. One thing to note is that Wyatt tends to use a lot of gen z/millennial references. I tend to struggle with pop culture references, it was not so bad I couldn't get the meaning through context but if that is not your thing be aware.
There were a few chapters where the perspective shifted and I really saw Edgmon's skill as a writer. While I wasn't completely in love with the delivery for the Witch King Series I am excited to try future works by the author.
Rounding up. There were less pacing issues than Witch King but the main problem still remained, there was a lot more tell rather than show. Many of the big revelations happened through conversation which I find more interesting if the conversation follows maybe a series of hints, maybe the MC kindof having an inkling of the reveal.
There were parts where Wyatt was coming to realizations while in quiet moments with his family. This is certainly more realistic, but sometimes I just want to watch cool fantasy people do cool things. The last 30% was very good and did keep me on the edge of my seat. I wish that the book would have been structured so that what happened at the 60-70% mark happened earlier so that there would be more time for natural discovery.
I enjoyed the discomfort around the disruptive agenda of the novel. Certainly not something I would recommend unless you want to challenge your perspective on current systems and how they treat anyone not "preferred" within it. One thing to note is that Wyatt tends to use a lot of gen z/millennial references. I tend to struggle with pop culture references, it was not so bad I couldn't get the meaning through context but if that is not your thing be aware.
There were a few chapters where the perspective shifted and I really saw Edgmon's skill as a writer. While I wasn't completely in love with the delivery for the Witch King Series I am excited to try future works by the author.
June 21, 2022
Ah, damn. I liked this one more than the first one, and I'd already enjoyed the first one a lot.
I'm really glad there's a YA fantasy that explores the way sometimes taking down one person or one institution isn't enough, sometimes systems are broken beyond repair, and you gotta try to fix it anyway. I liked that it didn't shy away from righteous (and less righteous sometimes, because Trauma amiright Wyatt) anger, and trauma, and dark stuff all the while staying really compassionate to its messy characters.
I loved that we got more exploration of the (queer)platonic relationship between Wyatt and Briar, and that it's portrayed as just as important as Wyatt's romantic relationship with Emyr. All the rep in this book is really cool anyway, the trans rep hut especially close to home at times lol.
It was just a great time, and I know I feel like I'm slowly growing out of YA, but not in a way that I want to stop reading it. It's more like instead of going "oh damn I NEEDED this book right now" this takes a backseat to "Oh I can see myself reccing this to students, and I can see them getting SO MUCH from this book" and this one is really one of these, yknow?
I'm really glad there's a YA fantasy that explores the way sometimes taking down one person or one institution isn't enough, sometimes systems are broken beyond repair, and you gotta try to fix it anyway. I liked that it didn't shy away from righteous (and less righteous sometimes, because Trauma amiright Wyatt) anger, and trauma, and dark stuff all the while staying really compassionate to its messy characters.
I loved that we got more exploration of the (queer)platonic relationship between Wyatt and Briar, and that it's portrayed as just as important as Wyatt's romantic relationship with Emyr. All the rep in this book is really cool anyway, the trans rep hut especially close to home at times lol.
It was just a great time, and I know I feel like I'm slowly growing out of YA, but not in a way that I want to stop reading it. It's more like instead of going "oh damn I NEEDED this book right now" this takes a backseat to "Oh I can see myself reccing this to students, and I can see them getting SO MUCH from this book" and this one is really one of these, yknow?
August 13, 2021
Love Briar
September 19, 2022
❝ I was only ever meant to eat good food and homoerotically wrestle pretty boys in fields of flowers, or something. But no, here I am, forced to save the world because of fae Nazis. ❞
this is the second in last book in the witch king duology and i'm sad it's over. this world has been so much fun, and the characters we got to know are so unique and colorful, i still want more. Wyatt is still a chaotic disaster. The plot is fast moving. (a bit too much at the end, but it was still a fun time.)
❝ When you don't need someone, you get to choose them. ❞
the found family aspect was just so dear to my heart, chosen families with platonic and romantic elements and finding balance between all of that.
i loathe hardbacks but this is the only hardback I've bought and read this year. this one couldn't wait. (let's not talk about the fact that it took me over four months to write this review)
this is the second in last book in the witch king duology and i'm sad it's over. this world has been so much fun, and the characters we got to know are so unique and colorful, i still want more. Wyatt is still a chaotic disaster. The plot is fast moving. (a bit too much at the end, but it was still a fun time.)
❝ When you don't need someone, you get to choose them. ❞
the found family aspect was just so dear to my heart, chosen families with platonic and romantic elements and finding balance between all of that.
i loathe hardbacks but this is the only hardback I've bought and read this year. this one couldn't wait. (let's not talk about the fact that it took me over four months to write this review)
October 27, 2021
everything about this book is *chefs kiss*
August 9, 2024
MY SWEET SILLY BOYS!!!
March 26, 2023
I loved the first one so much, I had to immediately dive into the sequel.
The characters were even more complex and I continue to love them all intensely. The villains were more distressing, the world is more vivid, and the magic is more fascinating. These characters want to burn shit down and rebuild and it is so exciting to read. Nothing is safe; all of the relationships contained within these pages are examined critically and evolve in breathtakingly healthy ways.
I just loved it.
The characters were even more complex and I continue to love them all intensely. The villains were more distressing, the world is more vivid, and the magic is more fascinating. These characters want to burn shit down and rebuild and it is so exciting to read. Nothing is safe; all of the relationships contained within these pages are examined critically and evolve in breathtakingly healthy ways.
I just loved it.
April 6, 2025
The first half of this sequel was a bit slow but I’m glad the 2’d half was epic and gave the duology a great close. So the two books together were a great read. I did like the first book more tho.
July 24, 2022
bardziej 3.5 niż 4 i oceniam jako serie bardziej niż drugi tom tylko. nwm. czegoś mi zabrakło, ale overall nie była to zła książka. największy problem miałam ze światem bo tam jest dużo niedopowiedzeń albo w ogóle coś nie jest wyjaśnione, a jak jest to jest zbyt skomplikowane, żebym to zrozumiała.
pod koniec pojawiają się rozdziały z innych perspektyw (tak to jest tylko perspektywa wyatta) ale szczerze to nie zmienia za bardzo nic i w audiobooku ciężko było mi się połapać, kto to opowiada, z kontekstu niby można było wywnioskować, ale z racji, że robiłam inne rzeczy w tym czasie to jakoś do mnie nie dotarło kto mówi XD nie zmieniło to mojego odbioru tej książki tho.
nie jest to najlepsza książka/seria, jaką czytałam, ale naprawdę fajnie się jej słuchało, chociaż dłużej zajęło mi słuchanie drugiego tomu jeśli chodzi o to, ile dni jej słuchałam to spędziłam mniej razy na jej włączaniu? mam na myśli, że słuchałam tylko kilka razy, ale długo, podczas gdy pierwszą część słuchałam ze sto razy, ale krótko.
w poprzedniej opinii pisałam o trans repce, że nie wiem, czy jest ok, ale okazało się że sam autor jest trans, więc zakładać można, że pisze o swoich doświadczeniach jeśli chodzi o bycie trans, więc nie mnie to oceniać, czy to ok czy nie ok. Znaczy wcześniej też tego nie robiłam i nie chce oceniać tego, bo sama nie jestem trans i mogę jedynie z opowieści innych mieć ogląd na to, ale wiecie o co chodzi.
ogólnie polecam, ale jednocześnie zwracam uwagę, że jeśli zdecydujecie się czytać tę serię, musicie przygotować się na to, że nie jest ona idealna i ma wiele dziwnych rzeczy w sobie. raczej robotę robią bohaterowie i całkiem obszerna repka niż fabuła i świat. bo to jest bardzo przeciętne. niemniej jednak sama nie czytałam dawno takiej historii, więc pewnie dlatego tak mi się podobało i świetnie się bawiłam. stosunkowo śmieszna, jak się przymknie oko na niektóre rzeczy.
emyr nadal jest moją ulubioną postacią, chociaż wyatt w tej części stał się bardziej znośny i też go polubiłam bardziej (nie to, że wcześniej w ogóle go nie lubiłam, po prostu mnie momentami irytował).
pod koniec pojawiają się rozdziały z innych perspektyw (tak to jest tylko perspektywa wyatta) ale szczerze to nie zmienia za bardzo nic i w audiobooku ciężko było mi się połapać, kto to opowiada, z kontekstu niby można było wywnioskować, ale z racji, że robiłam inne rzeczy w tym czasie to jakoś do mnie nie dotarło kto mówi XD nie zmieniło to mojego odbioru tej książki tho.
nie jest to najlepsza książka/seria, jaką czytałam, ale naprawdę fajnie się jej słuchało, chociaż dłużej zajęło mi słuchanie drugiego tomu jeśli chodzi o to, ile dni jej słuchałam to spędziłam mniej razy na jej włączaniu? mam na myśli, że słuchałam tylko kilka razy, ale długo, podczas gdy pierwszą część słuchałam ze sto razy, ale krótko.
w poprzedniej opinii pisałam o trans repce, że nie wiem, czy jest ok, ale okazało się że sam autor jest trans, więc zakładać można, że pisze o swoich doświadczeniach jeśli chodzi o bycie trans, więc nie mnie to oceniać, czy to ok czy nie ok. Znaczy wcześniej też tego nie robiłam i nie chce oceniać tego, bo sama nie jestem trans i mogę jedynie z opowieści innych mieć ogląd na to, ale wiecie o co chodzi.
ogólnie polecam, ale jednocześnie zwracam uwagę, że jeśli zdecydujecie się czytać tę serię, musicie przygotować się na to, że nie jest ona idealna i ma wiele dziwnych rzeczy w sobie. raczej robotę robią bohaterowie i całkiem obszerna repka niż fabuła i świat. bo to jest bardzo przeciętne. niemniej jednak sama nie czytałam dawno takiej historii, więc pewnie dlatego tak mi się podobało i świetnie się bawiłam. stosunkowo śmieszna, jak się przymknie oko na niektóre rzeczy.
emyr nadal jest moją ulubioną postacią, chociaż wyatt w tej części stał się bardziej znośny i też go polubiłam bardziej (nie to, że wcześniej w ogóle go nie lubiłam, po prostu mnie momentami irytował).
September 12, 2022
5 ⭐ CW: (provided by author) violence, murder, descriptions of blood and gore, body horror, panic attacks, dissociation, discussions of infanticide, cannibalism mention, off page rape, child sexual abuse mention, animal death, gender dysphoria, discussions of homophobia/transphobia, discussions of racism
The Fae Keeper by H.E. Edgmon is book two in The Witch King series. This book was just as good as the first one! For a book that covers a lot of intense and serious themes, Edgmon has done an excellent job of not making the story too heavy.
We pick up with Wyatt where the last book left off. Emyr has abolished and dismantled the Guard, and is now trying to navigate how to get more equality for the witches among the Fae. Our gang learns pretty quickly that systematic oppression doesn't just go away over night, nor does the generations of learned bigotry go away so easily. Wyatt and Emyr try to get the other Fae kingdoms to follow their lead and abolish their own Guard and implement equality for Witches.
Wyatt gets some much needed character growth this book. As much as I love that angsty little goblin, he tends to be a self centered, sarcastic asshole. He and Briar get into it, and he gets a reality check. Wyatt also finally gets a handle on his powers, but I do wish we had spent more time on that. I felt like he figured it out too quickly without trying too hard. I love the revelations the inhabitants of Faery bring! Turns out the witches aren't an accident of nature (just like queer people aren't an accident), but instead were created to compliment and balance out the Fae magic. Fae magic takes away, while Witch magic brings it back.
Edgmon has created a dynamic world with amazing and diverse characters, and tackles some difficult topics with grace and enough dry humor and sarcasm to make the story feel lighter. I don't think this series is getting another book, but I would love one just about Faery. Just read this queer, angsty book.
The Fae Keeper by H.E. Edgmon is book two in The Witch King series. This book was just as good as the first one! For a book that covers a lot of intense and serious themes, Edgmon has done an excellent job of not making the story too heavy.
We pick up with Wyatt where the last book left off. Emyr has abolished and dismantled the Guard, and is now trying to navigate how to get more equality for the witches among the Fae. Our gang learns pretty quickly that systematic oppression doesn't just go away over night, nor does the generations of learned bigotry go away so easily. Wyatt and Emyr try to get the other Fae kingdoms to follow their lead and abolish their own Guard and implement equality for Witches.
Wyatt gets some much needed character growth this book. As much as I love that angsty little goblin, he tends to be a self centered, sarcastic asshole. He and Briar get into it, and he gets a reality check. Wyatt also finally gets a handle on his powers, but I do wish we had spent more time on that. I felt like he figured it out too quickly without trying too hard. I love the revelations the inhabitants of Faery bring! Turns out the witches aren't an accident of nature (just like queer people aren't an accident), but instead were created to compliment and balance out the Fae magic. Fae magic takes away, while Witch magic brings it back.
Edgmon has created a dynamic world with amazing and diverse characters, and tackles some difficult topics with grace and enough dry humor and sarcasm to make the story feel lighter. I don't think this series is getting another book, but I would love one just about Faery. Just read this queer, angsty book.
December 9, 2022
I was so incredibly excited to read The Fae Keeper after only just reading The Witch King last week. I’m not a big Fae book lover (I feel like I’m starting to get into them a lot more), but I really loved how the author brought in problems we deal with in the real world to what is in essence a fantasy one.
In the last half of this queer Fae x Witch duology, we get the fall out of Derek and Clark’s escape from prison. The very beginning of the book starts with a fight between the characters after the gang hunts them down. While Emyr is fighting his cousin Derek, Wyatt goes off in search of Clark. When he finds her, he sees she isn’t as disheveled as her counterpart, but because of her magic, she can make things look completely different than they are. We were under the impression that it’s illusions, but we got the bomb dropped on us that she can actually bend anything to her will, altering faces and bodies. In the process, she offers to make Wyatt into a “real” boy.
This brings on an internal deliberation on if he would take that kind of offer. On one hand, he’s proud of being trans and happy with who he is, but on the other, he wishes people saw on the outside what he feels like.
I did really enjoy the trip to Faerie and where that storyline took us. I definitely hope that in the future we get a story for some of the other characters. There are so many great ones that deserve more time… and a happily ever after.
In the last half of this queer Fae x Witch duology, we get the fall out of Derek and Clark’s escape from prison. The very beginning of the book starts with a fight between the characters after the gang hunts them down. While Emyr is fighting his cousin Derek, Wyatt goes off in search of Clark. When he finds her, he sees she isn’t as disheveled as her counterpart, but because of her magic, she can make things look completely different than they are. We were under the impression that it’s illusions, but we got the bomb dropped on us that she can actually bend anything to her will, altering faces and bodies. In the process, she offers to make Wyatt into a “real” boy.
This brings on an internal deliberation on if he would take that kind of offer. On one hand, he’s proud of being trans and happy with who he is, but on the other, he wishes people saw on the outside what he feels like.
I did really enjoy the trip to Faerie and where that storyline took us. I definitely hope that in the future we get a story for some of the other characters. There are so many great ones that deserve more time… and a happily ever after.
December 7, 2022
There are so many things about this book that chewed me up in divine and uncanny ways, but the bravery of hope despite it all truly take the cake.
In the face of oppressors, the gaggle of teens and their supportive adults attempt to reshape an entire ecosystem of magic, people, and prejudice. Wyatt and I are so alike that I nearly bit a hole in my tongue between the worrying and the choked laughter.
I love reading books written by trans people.
In the face of oppressors, the gaggle of teens and their supportive adults attempt to reshape an entire ecosystem of magic, people, and prejudice. Wyatt and I are so alike that I nearly bit a hole in my tongue between the worrying and the choked laughter.
I love reading books written by trans people.
dnf
April 7, 2023DNF at 41%
November 23, 2022
I was worried this was not going to hold up to the gloriousness of the first book, but somehow, this outshown it
Read
June 12, 2022I really enjoyed these books. They're about as subtle as a brick to the face, but that's a refreshing change of pace. A 17 year old yelling loudly and unsubtly about injustices and inequity in the world AND doing his damndest to make things better? Isn't that what we need?
Well, we shouldn't put the weight of the world on teens. But being palatable doesn't push progress along.
I do think that some of the language choices are going to make these books feel very dated very fast, and some of the wording feels chronically online. But the overarching ideas I think are going to be battles for a long time.
I hope this duology gets into the hands of some teens, I think this could be SUPER impactful. (I am far out of my teen years and don't know any actual teens so have no idea what The Youths actually read these days.
Will definitely looking to read more from Edgmon, these whole-heartedly go for it in a way that I really appreciate and enjoy.
Well, we shouldn't put the weight of the world on teens. But being palatable doesn't push progress along.
I do think that some of the language choices are going to make these books feel very dated very fast, and some of the wording feels chronically online. But the overarching ideas I think are going to be battles for a long time.
I hope this duology gets into the hands of some teens, I think this could be SUPER impactful. (I am far out of my teen years and don't know any actual teens so have no idea what The Youths actually read these days.
Will definitely looking to read more from Edgmon, these whole-heartedly go for it in a way that I really appreciate and enjoy.
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