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sglance9's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Colonisation, Death, Murder, Racism, War, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Transphobia
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Animal cruelty
jennaorava's review against another edition
4.75
Plot 4,5
Characters 5
Writing 4,75
World-building 5
Enjoyment 4,5
Characters 5
Writing 4,75
World-building 5
Enjoyment 4,5
tinysierra's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Fae Keeper was a nice conclusion! Loved the character development. I liked that we got to see the last few chapters through other characters eyes. I also liked that Wyatt was forced to acknowledge the pedestal that he put Briar on. It was honestly kinda annoying seeing her through his eyes because she didn’t seem like an actual person… which I understand was the point lol H.E. Edgeman did a good job with writing that perspective and their dynamic.
TW: Cannibalism, Body Horror and Gore, Car accident
TW: Cannibalism, Body Horror and Gore, Car accident
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Transphobia, Death, Genocide, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Cannibalism, Colonisation, Car accident, Violence, War, Abandonment, Blood, Body shaming, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
breezyruizy's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a wonderful end to the Witch King duology. I loved how the characters views and perspectives were challenged allowing the readers to also be challenged.
jennireadsmaybe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The Fae Keeper is a solid conclusion to the Witch King duology. It picks up days after the end of TFK and is full steam ahead from there. Wyatt's sassy and funny inner monologue is so entertaining. He's just so fun. He learns so much about magic, himself, and his relationships with everyone around him.
The conversations around transness and aspec identities are so important and continue to be relevant. A lot of the same topics come up in one, which makes sense because overthrowing a tyrannical and repressive government is only the first step in their journey.
Questions are answered, action is packed, and the romance is romanced. I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading more from H.E. Edgmon. Again, this book is perfect for anyone looking for queer fantasy, messy and chaotic trans/queer characters, and just a funny time.
The conversations around transness and aspec identities are so important and continue to be relevant. A lot of the same topics come up in one, which makes sense because overthrowing a tyrannical and repressive government is only the first step in their journey.
Questions are answered, action is packed, and the romance is romanced. I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading more from H.E. Edgmon. Again, this book is perfect for anyone looking for queer fantasy, messy and chaotic trans/queer characters, and just a funny time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Transphobia, Sexual assault, and Cannibalism
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
asreadbykat's review against another edition
4.0
True Rating: 4.75/5 Stars
Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, murder, gore and body horror, on-page panic attacks and dissociation, graphic discussions of infanticide, discussions of cannibalism, off-page rape and discussions of childhood sexual abuse, animal death, discussions of gender dysphoria, discussions of real-world racism and transphobia, and emetophobia.
I was impressed with Edgmon's debut, "The Witch King," and when I saw this sequel finally hit my local store in Tokyo I snatched it up right away. I didn't even bother to read the back, because I was sure I would love it just as much. Sequels are always hit or miss; sometimes they manage to live up to the hype of the first one, and sometimes they're a disappointment. "The Fae Keeper" falls into a third category: the sequel that surpasses the first one.
The only thing that prevents me from giving this a full 5 stars is that so much happens throughout this novel it feels a bit overwhelming. I, personally, would have preferred to see some plotlines left for a possible third novel, to fully explore them more. However, Edgmon does such a good job of handling these plotlines that I can't take off too many points.
But the rest of the novel is just fantastic. It tackles some extremely difficult subject matter and themes unflinchingly, including needing therapy when it's not available, colonization, racism, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, just to name a few.
Be warned: this is not an easy book to read. Not because it's torture-porn, but because of the topics and the actions taken. The characters here must face decisions and actions that are all very real. Despite that, Edgmon is careful not to get too graphic with anything except some of the body horror and violence, and even that is only a few scenes. Edgmon was very careful about what they wrote more explicitly about, and what they made happen offscreen, and that is something I'm very thankful for.
This duology (?) is a must-read for anyone wanting to see different ideas and discussions of LGBTQIA+ issues, and to see a very real and relatable transgender main character. Edgmon has definitely moved very high up on my list of authors to keep an eye on, and I look forward to their next work!
Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, murder, gore and body horror, on-page panic attacks and dissociation, graphic discussions of infanticide, discussions of cannibalism, off-page rape and discussions of childhood sexual abuse, animal death, discussions of gender dysphoria, discussions of real-world racism and transphobia, and emetophobia.
I was impressed with Edgmon's debut, "The Witch King," and when I saw this sequel finally hit my local store in Tokyo I snatched it up right away. I didn't even bother to read the back, because I was sure I would love it just as much. Sequels are always hit or miss; sometimes they manage to live up to the hype of the first one, and sometimes they're a disappointment. "The Fae Keeper" falls into a third category: the sequel that surpasses the first one.
The only thing that prevents me from giving this a full 5 stars is that so much happens throughout this novel it feels a bit overwhelming. I, personally, would have preferred to see some plotlines left for a possible third novel, to fully explore them more. However, Edgmon does such a good job of handling these plotlines that I can't take off too many points.
But the rest of the novel is just fantastic. It tackles some extremely difficult subject matter and themes unflinchingly, including needing therapy when it's not available, colonization, racism, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, just to name a few.
Be warned: this is not an easy book to read. Not because it's torture-porn, but because of the topics and the actions taken. The characters here must face decisions and actions that are all very real. Despite that, Edgmon is careful not to get too graphic with anything except some of the body horror and violence, and even that is only a few scenes. Edgmon was very careful about what they wrote more explicitly about, and what they made happen offscreen, and that is something I'm very thankful for.
This duology (?) is a must-read for anyone wanting to see different ideas and discussions of LGBTQIA+ issues, and to see a very real and relatable transgender main character. Edgmon has definitely moved very high up on my list of authors to keep an eye on, and I look forward to their next work!
gabriellamb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
autumnxrose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
moneypenny96's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25