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Witch King

432 pages 2023 Epic Fantasy 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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Kai is a demon who wakes up entombed — and has to figure out who betrayed him. In alternating timelines, Wells tells the story of a revolution against an occupying empire and its aftermath decades later. Not Murderbot — Wells proves she can write traditional epic fantasy with the same intelligence and wit.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: Satisfying
Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Political Dual-Timeline Queer Complex

Tropes: Demon King Political Intrigue Dual Timeline Non-Binary Protagonist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it like Murderbot?

Completely different — epic fantasy, not sci-fi.

Is Kai non-binary?

Demons don't have fixed gender — Kai shifts between forms.

Is it a standalone?

Works standalone with sequel potential.

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