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This excerpt made me want to read the previous two books. Which I did. Promptly. I can't wait to find out what happens.

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Wow what a great preview

I’m so happy to be back with Aeduan and Iseult. I’ve been craving more of their story since we left them in Windwitch and just from their few chapters in this preview. I can tell the book is absolutely going to deliver. Ahh the moments between them or so perfect because they live on a knife's edge. That will it go this way or won’t it. Plus just how much both characters have grown and changed from the first book. I always think of the light house.

After reading Sightwitch I feel even more invested in Ryber than I was before. I enjoyed her character in Truthwitch and Windwitch but after Sightwitch where she really shined. All I can think of is how I want More of her character. This was only a small taste in the perspective of Merik but the connections!!!!

Of course the other powerful ladies are not to be forgotten. Vivia, Vaness, Safi and Styx. I like how individual they are some seriously kick butt people. I can’t wait to see Vivia and Vaness cross paths.

I can’t wait to read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Aeduan is my favorite. The story gives us his thoughts and feelings. We get to see parts of everyones' paths and brgin to get hints of how they are all tied together.

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Seven chapters are not enough to quench my thirst for this series! Finally, Aeduan, my favorite character, has gotten his own book. Cannot wait to read the whole story!

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I really should wait to read these excerpts until closer to the publication date. I'm definitely ordering this one since it's one of the titles that usually circulates!

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I loved this excerpt. It was lovely to dive back into Dennard's world and reconnect with old friends. I will definitely be purchasing this latest witchlands novel upon it release

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This is just the first 178 pages of Bloodwitch, but damn it's good. Ending there was rude and makes the wait to February way too long. Bloodwitch feels like everything is falling together and it's incredible. I love it and cannot wait to read the rest.

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I actually got a full arc before I read this sampler so please check.out that review but in short, loved this episode in the witchlands series.

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5 our of 5 stars

As a huge Susan Dennard fan - when I sad the except on NetGalley - I just had to get a taste of what's in store. I mean it's Aeudan! I need the rest of the book like yesterday! I cannot wait! Great excerpt!

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Hello, I will be adding this review to my Instagram and blog in a couple weeks. I will edit this to include the links to both posts when they are public. Thank you.

When I saw that NetGalley had an excerpt for Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard I knew I needed to request it even if it meant waiting to find out the rest until February 12th, 2019.

Frankly, I don't even know where to begin! Even though it was just a preview excerpt I feel like I was given so much yet so little. As you know, I finished this series last month and bought the Faecrate Hangover Kit for this specific book. I am so glad I picked up this series because I am invested! Usually a series sometimes gets worse as it goes on but I feel that Bloodwitch will not disappoint. It has really added to the characters we have already met and given a few of them more background and such good twists. I hope the rest of the book is just as good as the beginning because if it is then I am sure I will shed a few tears. Honestly, if you haven't picked up this series yet I would highly suggest doing so. You do not want to miss this book!

Thank you Macmillan-Tor/Forge and Susan Dennard for this preview excerpt.

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I have adored this series so far, and Bloodwitch is definitely looking like it will live up to my expectations!!
This was the perfect preview!!! It was exciting and fast-paced and I can't wait to continue with these beloved characters. Coincidentally, I just received a physical ARC for this title from the publisher, so am going to hold off on reviewing it online, until I have read the entire book!
I will update this review, with a link to my full non-spoilery review, when I have finished my arc.
Huge thanks to Tor Teen for the early read!!!

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There is very little to say except that this sneak peek excerpt is perhaps the most tortured I've felt for this series since the day I decided to pick up Truthwitch. I am now beyond ecstatic to read the this when it comes out. So far, it is doing much justice to my favourite characters such as Iseult, Aeduan, and Safi, and bringing to the fore other characters like Vivia and Vaness. Merik too is improving on me!

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This was incredible! The preview has gotten me so hyped for the rest of the book! February cannot come fast enough. This 4th installment in the witchland series is the best one yet! The characters, wolrdbuilding, conflicts, and dynamics are intricately woven together to create a spectacular story. Seriously can’t wait to see what Susan Dennard has in store for us!

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This is a review of a preview, not the entire book.

Dennard's series has been amazing from the start, and Bloodwitch continues where she last left off. We have surprising former-enemies-turned-allies (maybe? potential allies?) and the world building is still amazing. The different magics and the description is what has hooked me into this series from the start.

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Can't wait for the book!! I am excited to see some of my suspicions from earlier books confirmed (e.g. Aeduan's mom) & I'm pumped for the rest. I hope the set up in Windwitch is going to start paying off

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I first decided I wanted to read Susan Dennard's work when I found out that she and Sarah J Maas were besties - if that is not a glowing recommendation, I don't know what is! But sadly, I hadn't taken the opportunity to do so until now and I'm kicking myself for waiting for so long. I feel a vacuum in my TBR now that I've finished the Immortal Reign and Throne of Glass series and it looks as if The Witchlands series can fill that void if the preview of Bloodwitch is an accurate indication. Even in the first few pages it is obvious that the author has created a vast and nuanced world full of magic, action, and intrigue - not to mention fantastically dynamic characters with an emphasis of strong females. That's exactly what I look for in bingeworthy YA fantasy reads! And the cover just adds to the excitement - she looks like a bad@$$ pirate knight that can handle her business (and yours if you're not careful)! I can't wait to dive into this series and be immersed in this world.

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I'm shook. I'm very honored to have even been given this excerpt of about half the book to read. I didn't expect to get this, so yeah I'm shook.

As far as the book, it's how I feel with Susan's style of writing in other novels of her's I've read. I feel like things can get really slow. Like reaaallly slow. To the point where you're just getting the urge to flip through and skim read. Then you get a good scene. That scene makes things go fast or just add more life to the characters. As this was only about half the book, I believe that most of these types of sequences would appear after where the excerpt left off, as it was starting to get really good. If you enjoyed Truthwitch and Windwitch, you'll probably really enjoy Bloodwitch. If you were in the middle about it, or just mixed on the writing style, then I'd probably wait for a library to carry the book and test it out. Maybe go to the bookstore and read a few chapters, too.

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Although it wasn't very long, this just makes me even more excited for February 12!!! Great preview of a no doubt great book!

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Susan Dennard is a master of fantasy. The Witchlands series offers complex worldbuilding, multilayered characters, and a perfect blend of suspense and thrills. Susan is an incredibly insightful and lovely individual. Aeduan is equal parts intriguing and dangerous. Susan balances action with internal growth, creating an excellent story. My only complain is that this excerpt is too short. I need the entire book now.

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The gift of an ARC is a blessing and a curse. This gave me just enough to scream "MORE" as soon as it was done!

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