Even if you aren’t really a short story type of person, this one really adds to the experience of the main book. I know this short story is included in the newest hardcover, but I am not sure about the ebook, but you should definitely get your hands on a copy of it. I would definitely recommend you reading this short story after reading The Near Witch. The Ash-Born Boy really adds another layer to the story. It perfectly works together with the main story and it really complements it. Once brimming with the red vivacity of magic, darkness casts a shadow over the Maresh Empire, leaving a space for another London to rise. The precarious equilibrium among four Londons has reached its breaking point. There are no strangers in the town of Near. Witness the fate of beloved heroes - and enemies. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company. If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. It’s very emotional and intense, but pretty awesome too. The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. It gives a depth to one of the characters by telling a little backstory. Really, restrain yourself as it is worth it!Ĭan’t go into too much detail about this short story without making it spoiler-y, but I can say it is amazing. It is both a bit spoiler-y and removes a whole lot of mystery in the plot, which is part of what makes The Near Witch so good. I have received this book for free from Titan Books in exchange of an honest review.īefore I start, I want to clarify that even though this is a pre-quel short story, you shouldn’t read it before heading into The Near Witch. “And the boy whose temper seemed tethered to the air itself…they didn’t know what to make of him.”
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