A review by kalventure
The Return of the Sorceress by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

 
"At its most rudimentary form, however, magic is willpower and though she no longer had much magic left, inside of her there was still her colossal willpower."
A dark tale of blood magic, revenge, and redemption, The Return of the Sorceress is a feat. With vivid descriptions, Silvia Moreno-Garcia says a lot in just about 100 pages while keeping a fast and engaging pace.
"If you prodded and poked beneath this veneer of normality you could sense something rotten, but it took a little while to taste the foulness."
It's rare that I read a novella where I'm not left wanting for more, but the author has crafted an evocative tale that satisfies my worldbuilding desires and cut away that which is unnecessary for Yalxi's journey. It feels like a complete story, and I love that it feels as if we've been transported into the middle of an epic tale with endless backstory and more adventures beyond the novella's ending.

This is a must-read for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, she's nailed it again!

eARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley for my honest review. This has not affected my opinions of the book nor the content of my review. Quotations are from an unfinished proof and are subject to change upon final publication.