Oh my! I want more! Can't wait until the whole book is out. I'm so excited to continue on with this world, this story, and these characters. What I've read so far is awesome. Aeduan and Iseult! Love their story right now. I can also tell how the writing has improved. Everything just seems more...smooth. I need the book, NOW!

Wow just WOOOOW!!!! I am so looking forward to having the finished copy of Bloodwitch in my hands soon!! I was to say thank you so much to Tor for approving my request to review the first 21 chapters. I loved what I have read so far and I know I will love the rest. I can already tell that Bloodwitch is going to be my favorite book in the series. The first 21 chapters are already packed with so much action and plot twist. So far I have, laughed, raged and cried multiple times. Susan has a way of making the words jump off the page and suck you into the story. I am so looking forward to Bloodwitch being out in the world. I strongly believe that if you are a fan of fantasy that The Witchland series needs to be added to your TBR.

I was provided with an eARC sample of this book in exchange for a fair review.

This sample just makes me SO READY for the rest of the book! I cannot wait!

This got me so ready for the physical book! I loved seeing Aeduan as a child and not in control of his powers yet. I’m also looking forward to seeing where his relationship with Izuelt goes. But also since this is only a preview we only got to see a little of what’s happening with everyone else and I need to know more!

I really enjoyed the excerpt and I cannot wait to read the full book. Picking up where Windwitch left off, Bloodwitch follows the ensemble cast introduced in the series with a focus on Aeduan. One of the best parts of this series is how interesting and well-defined all the characters are. It’s fast-paced yet balanced, full of action while never forgetting emotion, and just an amazing adventure all around.

Huge thank you to Macmillan-Tor/Forge and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book!

I first started the Witchland series back in 2017 and I’ve eagerly awaited each new book since the first but I was so beyond excited when I was given the chance to read a preview excerpt of this one that I dropped everything else I was in the middle of and started reading it at three in the morning!

Full (spoiler-y) review here: http://wmsreads.tumblr.com/post/182498153907/

Dennard’s exploration of the Witchlands has been masterful. I’m so impressed with how rich and intricate this series has become, not to mention how naturally it all happened. I love how Dennard plays around with character dynamics, mixing and matching them throughout the series. While I do miss the og squads in the earlier instalments, I find it refreshing to see characters we’ve all come to love individually, finally come together in a way that serves the overarching plot. There’s never a dull moment in this series, and I love that although I haven’t read Windwitch (or even Sightwitch) in a while, returning to Bloodwitch doesn’t feel foreign in the least. It’s like I never even left. Thanks to NetGalley and Tor for the preview. I can’t wait to read and review the full copy when I finally comes out.

I have been anxiously awaiting this book for a while now. Aeduan has been the most compelling character in this series from Chapter 1 of Truthwitch. The clues in Sightwitch that play out in this book gave a lot of interesting dimension to this story. As with the first two books in this series, Safiya's story is the least interesting for me. I feel like I am slogging through her story at times to get back to Aeduan and Merik. I am in awe of the scope of the planning that must have gone into this story! The way it all weaves together is pretty cool. Now I just have to wait a little bit longer to get the rest of this book!

The third book in the Witchlands series.
This excerpt was brilliant it had me wanting more! I can not wait to delve back into this world and see whats in store!

AHHH this was sooo good!The preview really drags you into the story and definitely leaves you wanting more. I cant help but hope for a happy ending for Aeduan, but I know how Susan likes to leave her books on a cliffhanger. The writing is sublime, as always and I love how more characters get POV's with each book. Will definitely be picking up the book when its released.

This book was received as an ARC from Macmillan-Tor/Forge in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

At first I was scared to read this book because of the fact that the description and cover made it seem like the book was going to get way intense with witchcraft and war that it was going to make the book difficult to read because of the action scenes and battle scenes. When I read this book, boy was I wrong. Susan Dennard writes in such a unique style that you won't help but be glued to the book wanting to read on and see. Never let a book description or cover intimidate you because a book you thought might be very difficult to read, might just be the best book you ever read.

We will consider adding this book to our YFantasy collection at the library. That is why we gave this book 5 stars.

I’m a huge fan of Susan Dennard - let me put it out there. I feel incredibly grateful for having an opportunity to read the excerpt of my most anticipated release of 2019! Since this is just a preview of the novel, I will post my review once I read the book in full.

The review will be posted on Goodread, Amazon, and my blog.

This preview was the best and worst thing to happen to me. What am I going to do while I wait for two weeks?

Bloodwitch is the book that I was waiting for. The story picks up where it left off, and the momentum doesn't disappoint. From this world that Dennard has created, she slowly brings a few of her cookie crumbs back, allowing for this expansive world to have a bit more depth than before. I didn't think that this story could have more detailed and vivid details than the previous books, but she's done it, and it's brilliant.

I'm going to die a slow death while I wait for these two weeks to come. Send help, and more pages!

*Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.*

I received an preview excerpt of the first twenty-two chapters from NetGalley in exchanged for an honest review. This doesn’t influence the opinions of my review in any way.
When I requested a preview excerpt for this book, I had no idea this was the third book in the series. So I rushed to pick up Truthwitch and ended up enjoying it so much, I zoomed through both it, Windwitch, and Sightwitch in less a month. Bloodwitch appears to have the same fast-pace storytelling I loved in the previous books, with more focus on the Bloodwitch Aeduan. We learn more about his parents, his steadily changing motives, his feelings towards Iseult, and his evolving relationship with Owl. I enjoyed every moment they all shared and love him even more now than I did in the previous books.
The tie in with Sightwitch were very well done and the world building keeps getting more and more impressive! In exchange for answers we got even more questions and I’m dying to read the rest of the book! I will say though that the format of the preview excerpt on my kindle was a bit wonky and difficult to read at first, but I'm not sure if that's normal and expected for ARCs/previews.
I will be posting a full review once I’ve read the entire book. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with preview excerpt!

The imagery that Dennard uses is very realistic and easy to visualize. I could see all the characters mentioned crystal clear and was sucked into the world that she created. Dennard’s world building was woven together beautifully making it believable to her readers.

This book was a very welcome addition to the Witchland series. I enjoyed this book so much that I am recommending it to all my friends.

Bloodwitch is, for me at least, a long awaited sequel in the Witchlands series by Susan Dennard.
It does not disappoint, if anything I'm chomping at the bit even harder to get my hands of the full book.
What I liked: There is a noticeable growth in Susan's writing. in this installment. I found it flows much smoother and has a more immersive quality to it. There is a promise of wonderful character growth found here as well.
Other Feelings: The chapters are quite short through this preview. When we first switch to a different POV it takes a moment to get used to who your with. I've read the focus is supposed to be more towards Aeduan but we've spent a decent of time with most of the cast. I do have a lot more questions with events that may take place in this installment given what certain characters have experienced here. Even taking that into account I can overlook these issues.
It was still a great teaser to a phenomenal fantasy. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my copy to see what other shenanigans this lot can get up to.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Tor/Forge for this early preview arc in exchange for an honest review.

'“Aeduan.”
His anger flashed hotter. “I will not hurt them.”
“It’s not them I’m worried about.”'

Well if I wasn't excited for before this sneak peak for Bloodwitch, I sure am now. I was pretty much living for the angst Susan Dennard was giving me too.

Upon beginning this, the writing was noticeably better and more succinct. I do think the author tends to write with figurative expression (if I can call it that), where I have to read between the lines a bit more.... but I was really satisfied with this sneak peak so I'm forgiving! The latter half in particular was really exciting and angsty and I was so here for it! It was becoming a real page turner and I love that quality about books.

Based on this sneak peak, I felt really satisfied with:
- The amount of Aeduan and Iseult angst. Their storyline thus far was also enjoyable and thrilling.
- Vivia and the scroll (I'm being elusive, but am very excited about this!)
- I felt I understood Vaness a bit more too, which I really enjoyed. For example, I had no clue she was 26 in the books prior?! I liked seeing more of her and felt convinced she was a leader.

I do however, wish Safi wasn't so stuck in her head. She was our proxy into this world and unfortunately has the least interesting story line at this point.

I will also say that I am a bit unconvinced by Vivia. She just doesn't seem like someone who could command a pirate ship? (Correct me if that's not what she did, my memory might have waned.) I can definitely tell she has political wits, but she was SO emotional here over Stix. It seemed to cloud other interesting aspects about her, particularly the pirate thing, which in theory I LOVE. However I don't see a commander in her. I hope when I get my hands on the full length novel that my opinion about her changes by the end.

Goodness! I was already excited for Bloodwitch before reading the excerpt, but now I NEED THE FULL BOOK IN MY HANDS RIGHT NOW! So many ships! So much angst! My poor heart!

I've listened to the rest of the Witchland Chronicles on audio book, so this was my first time physically reading one of the books and I'm so glad I have the audio book readers voice in my head because I would not be able to pronounce these names and places without her! I was sucked into the story incredibly quickly and I feel like it flows slightly better than the previous books. I was getting stressed out in a good way!

Things that I loved that make me need the full book now:
- Yay more Vivia! I really like her character and she's playing a larger part! Go get it girl!
- Aeduan & Iseult. All of that. The angst and feelings! They continue to be my favorite sections to read.
- I NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING! I am so not okay with where this stopped!

There were a few moments where I thought characters should have caught something that was said, but were too wrapped up in their problems to notice - looking at you Safi with your truthwitch-ness.

This preview is not enough: I need the rest of the book immediately.

Although it took me a while to really get into this - as with Windwitch - I learned my lesson with my reread of the second book in that if I stick with it, really good things happen later on. That being said, there are so many things that I'm excited for in this book. I look forward to finally being able to read the full book, after such a long wait!