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Being born undead can have its disadvantages, such as eternal youth and flawless beauty-things most unsuitable for a witch. Hiding behind the guise of a grimy old crone, the witch is content living outside Fort Stalwart with her unlikely band of allies: a troll named Gwurm, an enchanted broom, and a demonic duck named Newt. She leads a simple life filled with spells, potions, and the occasional curse. So when a White Knight arrives at Fort Stalwart, the witch knows that her days of peace are at an end. The Knight is just days in front of a horde of ravenous goblings, and Fort Stalwart lies right in the horde's path. But the goblings are just the first wave of danger, and soon the witch and the Knight must combine forces on a perilous quest to stop a mad sorcerer from destroying the world.… (more)
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LibraryThing member SunnySD
What's it like to be undead? For the Nameless Witche, cursed with deadly beauty and an appetite for human flesh, it means being cut in half doesn't really slow you down much. With her familiar, a demon-possessed, foul-mouthed, homicidal talking duck, her faithful broom and a troll companion, the
Martinez's humor is tongue in cheek and often twisted, but still a riot. If you enjoy your fantasy edgy, sharp of wit, and more than a bit gory, give this one a try.
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Nameless Witch is content to live near Fort Stalwart, learning about humans and attempting not to eat them. But fate has other plans. A gobling (aptly namedcreatures- they eat everything in sight) horde is on the march - straight toward the fort. To make matters worse, the White Knight who warns of the horde's approach is both dreamy and especially tasty looking. What's a girl to do when she can't decide which impulse to answer - make love or make lunch?!Martinez's humor is tongue in cheek and often twisted, but still a riot. If you enjoy your fantasy edgy, sharp of wit, and more than a bit gory, give this one a try.
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LibraryThing member craso
Our heroin, the nameless witch, starts her life shunned by her family because she is cursed with undead beauty and ghoulish desires. She is taken in by a witch and learns how to be a good witch. She has many comical friends; her familiar is a demonic duck, her broomstick becomes animated and she
This book was humorous and a quick read. As with most journeys, our heroin learns more from the adventure than from the confrontation with the sorcerer. There are many tests along the way. In one trial, she must figure out who she really is; an undead ghoul or a good witch. She also learns what it is like to love and be loved.
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meets a brave and kind troll. She falls in love with Wyst of the West, a valorous White Knight. Together they travel on a quest to save reality from a mad illusion welding sorcerer. This book was humorous and a quick read. As with most journeys, our heroin learns more from the adventure than from the confrontation with the sorcerer. There are many tests along the way. In one trial, she must figure out who she really is; an undead ghoul or a good witch. She also learns what it is like to love and be loved.
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LibraryThing member Phantasma
Not my favorite of Martinez. Although I can't put my finger on why this is. I much preferred In the Company of Ogres and Gil's All Fright Diner. This one is much less smart-assed
LibraryThing member etznab
Not as good as Gil's All Fright Diner, but still funny and an enjoyable read. The witch's "familiar" is a duck who is hysterical and has a bit more personality than the main character.
LibraryThing member timothyl33
"A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism"
-The cover blurb says it all.
In some ways this book reminds me of William Goldman's The Princess Bride, which is also another tongue in cheek fairy tale with an engaging core story.
Overall, this story has an interesting plot, an endearing character
-The cover blurb says it all.
In some ways this book reminds me of William Goldman's The Princess Bride, which is also another tongue in cheek fairy tale with an engaging core story.
Overall, this story has an interesting plot, an endearing character
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(and side characters) with strong character development. Recommend. Show Less
LibraryThing member TheDivineOomba
I just wasn't into this one. The characters, a bit flat, the evil guy, a bit sad, the Demon, annoying. The humor, too dry as to be non-existent.
It was an interesting premise and I'm glad I read it.
I think this author is hit or miss.
It was an interesting premise and I'm glad I read it.
I think this author is hit or miss.
LibraryThing member ReapersNovice
Review: The Witch wasn't named until the end, and even only she knows what it is. It was interesting to see how that was pulled off, but then again, this book was written in first person. That might have been my beef right there because I'm not a big fan of first person. Only one first person book
The book certainly didn't have flat characters. The demon duck was a true demon, but looked like an ordinary duck. When it came to bloodshed, you did not want to mess with him. He had literally torn people apart, one time ripping out the spine of someone on accident. It was an accident, he was too strong to be careful. The witch was the MC and she concentrated heavily on being witchly. The only thing that seemed to run through her mind was how to look ever so witchly and act ever so witchly.
Romance? Oh wow, yeah, maybe that's why I wasn't so keen. Martinez does Fantasy great, but Romance isn't his bag, nor was it intended to be. The nameless Witch sadly cannot fall in love without wanting to eat the person she likes. Yes, that's right. She's a cannibal. Although technically she never ate a villager, she often looked at them and sized them up. However, she plays her role adequately as a witch and through it all we get to see just how different but useful an undead witch can be.
Overall, it was still an awesome book. There's a gobling war in it, parts that'll make you a little queasy but not enough. (Parts that will make you say Eww! though.) I just don't feel I connected with the MC enough for some reason, while I practically loved Monster to death in his other book. Overall, it's worth three stars.
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has ever caught my attention but it won't be published until November.The book certainly didn't have flat characters. The demon duck was a true demon, but looked like an ordinary duck. When it came to bloodshed, you did not want to mess with him. He had literally torn people apart, one time ripping out the spine of someone on accident. It was an accident, he was too strong to be careful. The witch was the MC and she concentrated heavily on being witchly. The only thing that seemed to run through her mind was how to look ever so witchly and act ever so witchly.
Romance? Oh wow, yeah, maybe that's why I wasn't so keen. Martinez does Fantasy great, but Romance isn't his bag, nor was it intended to be. The nameless Witch sadly cannot fall in love without wanting to eat the person she likes. Yes, that's right. She's a cannibal. Although technically she never ate a villager, she often looked at them and sized them up. However, she plays her role adequately as a witch and through it all we get to see just how different but useful an undead witch can be.
Overall, it was still an awesome book. There's a gobling war in it, parts that'll make you a little queasy but not enough. (Parts that will make you say Eww! though.) I just don't feel I connected with the MC enough for some reason, while I practically loved Monster to death in his other book. Overall, it's worth three stars.
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LibraryThing member bunwat
Due back at library, I enjoyed the three chapters I did read.
LibraryThing member Margaret1948
This is not a heavy book, rather a light read, but there is plenty to like: words of wisdom, humor, triumph of good over evil, and an interesting take on magic.
LibraryThing member lgildersleeve
This is a quiet book that follows the traditional fantasy quest storyline, but the main characters' roles are filled with non-traditional beings.
LibraryThing member Kellswitch
A nameless witch, a demon duck, a troll and a White Knight on a quest for either revenge or a horrible death. It took me a while to warm up to this book and it's characters, it was a very slow build, which seems different from most of his other books which are usually much more humorous and fast
Not one of my favorites of his books but well worth the read.
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paced but in the end I appreciated the slower pace, the slower build to the end of the story. I never really ended up feeling very connected to the characters or to the story, they felt to unreal, almost stereotypical in a way, which fits a fairytale I believe. One thing I did love was the system of magic in this world, it had rules but not very strict ones unlike many magic systems in fantasy worlds, it felt more fluid and natural. A part of nature which seemed to be a major theme of the book. Not one of my favorites of his books but well worth the read.
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LibraryThing member debs913
Love Martinez's work! Another good book.
LibraryThing member irregularreader
Love this book. The heroine is thoroughly likeable. and Who doesn't like demonic ducks?
LibraryThing member DrLed
Synopsis: Being born undead can have its disadvantages, such as eternal youth and flawless beauty ---things most unsuitable for a witch. Hiding behind the guise of a grimy old crone, the witch is content living outside Fort Stalwart with her unlikely band of allies: a troll named Gwurm, an
Review: Well okay. Not the best book I've ever read nor the worst, it did keep my attention, but I could stop reading in the middle of a chapter with no trouble.
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enchanted broom, and a demonic duck named Newt. She leads a simple life filled with spells, potions, and the occasional curse. So when a White Knight arrives at Fort Stalwart, the witch knows her days of peace are at an end. The Knight is just days in front of a horde of ravenous goblings, and Fort Stalwart lies right in the horde's path. But the goblings are just the first wave of danger, and soon the witch and the Knight must combine forces on a perilous quest to stop a mad sorcerer from destroying the world.Review: Well okay. Not the best book I've ever read nor the worst, it did keep my attention, but I could stop reading in the middle of a chapter with no trouble.
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LibraryThing member spiritedstardust
I really enjoyed this whimsical adventure that was reminiscent of The Princess Bride. I adored the quirky characters and enjoyed the plot. My only complaint was that it felt a little rushed; so much packed in for such a short story. It did feel a touch repetitive when mentioning her
As for the nameless witch, I was feeling either Serena or Willow...
But in the end, I still loved the journey.
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lust/cannibalism and her need to always hide her beauty. I also felt it could have had a 'happy ending' for the star crossed lovers without it feeling cheesy.As for the nameless witch, I was feeling either Serena or Willow...
But in the end, I still loved the journey.
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Awards
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2008)
Original publication date
2007
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