The
witch king' by H.E. Edgmon is this wild, emotional ride that blends fantasy and contemporary themes in a way that feels fresh and urgent. It follows Wyatt, a trans witch who escaped his oppressive magical kingdom and is trying to build a normal life in the human world—until his betrothed, the fae prince Emyr, shows up demanding he return to fulfill a political marriage. The book’s got everything: fiery resistance against systemic abuse, messy queer relationships, and a protagonist who’s equal parts snarky and vulnerable. Wyatt’s voice is so raw and real; you feel his anger at being forced back into a world that hurt him, but also his complicated love for Emyr and the home he left behind.
The magic system here is brutal—
witches draw power from pain, which mirrors Wyatt’s own struggles. What really hooked me was how the story tackles
identity and autonomy. Wyatt’s refusal to conform to anyone’s expectations, whether as a witch or a trans guy, makes his choices resonate deeply.
the romance isn’t sugarcoated either—it’s full of arguments and missteps, but that just makes their bond fiercer. If you like fantasy that kicks back against tradition while keeping stakes high, this one’s a knockout. I stayed up way
too late finishing it, then immediately wanted to reread certain scenes.