Natalie’s Reviews > The Black Witch > Status Update
Natalie
is 8% done
I'm really liking the story telling so far. There is a lot of world building set in place. Most importantly, its not a progressive PC world. I find that it's more interesting to read about lands-in-conflict than utopias (in fantasy at least).
— May 04, 2017 01:26PM
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Natalie
is 69% done
Had a status update that was lost. Anyway, I love that the author is developing her main characters. Not just Elloren. It could have been so easy to create a Mary Sue, throw in a love triangle and call it a day. The Black Witch goes through great lengths to give some the characters their proper "awakening" journey. They are all fearful and hateful toward each other. Small steps have huge impact.
— May 05, 2017 01:45PM
Natalie
is 25% done
This is a book about a sheltered (naive) protagonist navigating a complex society. She starts with very little understanding of the world she lives in. Also, religion is the main reason of racial tension and oppression.
I think this premise provides better world-building potential than the average YA fantasy. Maybe that's why people are shocked when they read about bad things in a fictional society.
— May 04, 2017 05:46PM
I think this premise provides better world-building potential than the average YA fantasy. Maybe that's why people are shocked when they read about bad things in a fictional society.
