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A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism.

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....more

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Published May 1st 2007 by Tor Books

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Feb 14, 2012 Tex Thompson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-humor

Maybe it's just me, but the title and the cover art of A Nameless Witch (and even the blurb on the back) had me expecting something almost YA, like Kiki's Delivery Service meets Flight of Dragons or something.

Then comes the part where the witch realizes that she hungers to devour her true love's flesh.

This book gets off to a terrific start: Martinez's style is fast and fresh and fun, and his protagonist narrates with a very witchly no-nonsense pragmatism.

Where magic is concerned, it's clear t...more Maybe it's just me, but the title and the cover art of A Nameless Witch (and even the blurb on the back) had me expecting something almost YA, like Kiki's Delivery Service meets Flight of Dragons or something.

Then comes the part where the witch realizes that she hungers to devour her true love's flesh.

This book gets off to a terrific start: Martinez's style is fast and fresh and fun, and his protagonist narrates with a very witchly no-nonsense pragmatism.

Where magic is concerned, it's clear that we're playing by the "gentleman's agreement" in fantasy fiction, as in, "I promise not to load you down with pages of tedious explication about the rules of magic, and you promise to be okay with character doing magical things as the plot requires with little or no explanation, and I promise not to use said magic to just up and resolve the final conflict with a sprinkle of fairydust."

Since the whole book is only 75,000 words or so, there's hardly any space given to world-building, but the little bits that Martinez includes are both creative and relevant: every other review will tell you about the demon duck, but I much enjoyed the modular troll who can swap out body parts and reassemble himself at need. THAT is some good fun.

I was most invested when the witch and her duck first went out into the world and started carving out a niche for themselves there (because it's a nice idea: here's you alone in the world with cool powers and nothing especially much to do, so what strikes your fancy?)

I got less enthused when things settled into The Fantasy Quest To Defeat Evil With the Bunch of Motley Companions. It was self-consciously written (the witch and her friends are as familiar with this trope as we are) but having the characters be aware that they're participating in the trope doesn't add much zest for me personally. I'm not much of one for romance, even when it's well-executed, and the fact that it wasn't mentioned anywhere on the back of the book made it more unwelcome for me personally than it probably should have been. (Still, I DID like the element of "I love him, but how can I resist eating him alive?", which felt fresh and light-hearted in a way that forbidden-love angst never will.)

Finally, it seemed to me like the story was about the witch, who starts out alone and unique in the world, building up a kind of makeshift family for herself. I think I would have liked it better if that element was a bigger part of the book's ultimate conflict - you know, if the final showdown involved them all doing something together to accomplish what she couldn't do by herself. What happens instead feels more like the plot working at cross-purposes with the theme.

Still, the world definitely needs more of this kind of book, where the characters and the tone are light-hearted and entertaining, but still possess some emotional weight. I will definitely check out more of Mr. Martinez's books, and will suggest the same to anyone else who's looking for a fresh take on fantasy.(less)

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May 23, 2011 Paradoxical rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-reading-list, books-otherwise

The first word that comes to mind having read A Nameless Witch is 'charming'. Because it is. The characters are all fun in their own way, the world is quirky, and the main character--who is unnamed, because she doesn't have a name--is a pleasantly easy-going, but always mindful of how she should appear to others as a witch.

Nominally, the main plot is vengeance. In actuality, it is less about the witch's pursuit of vengeance and more about the way she goes about it, as well as the subplot of wre...more The first word that comes to mind having read A Nameless Witch is 'charming'. Because it is. The characters are all fun in their own way, the world is quirky, and the main character--who is unnamed, because she doesn't have a name--is a pleasantly easy-going, but always mindful of how she should appear to others as a witch.

Nominally, the main plot is vengeance. In actuality, it is less about the witch's pursuit of vengeance and more about the way she goes about it, as well as the subplot of wrestling with one's inner demons (her curse) and self discovery. The witch does embark on a quest to save the world (though if she fails, others would eventually succeed, even if there are more deaths overall), but that's not the most important bit. On a world scale, it is. On the witch's personal scale? Perhaps not so much.

That was one of the things that bothered me about the book. Of course it should be about the journey rather than the destination, but the main vengeance plot seemed weak to me, like the witch was just going through the motions because it's something she's supposed to do.

I also felt the witch's reasons to be a witch were rather weak, especially coupled with the fact that, for a witch, she is helpful and kind and doesn't really curse anyone at all. That she was raised to be a witch--is that the only reason why she should act so? Again, it just seems like she's going through the motions just because. She is a fun character, but not particularly deep in any way.

The romance was... eh. I was disappointed that (view spoiler) The romance at the end was also subtly disappointing--it fit, but I stood apart, read it, and went, "That's it?" (view spoiler)

On the upside, I find Newt to be my favorite character and thought him hilarious. A demonic duck. Who would be happiest maiming and dismembering things. The troll who joins the group, Gwurm, is also fun to read, if shallow.

Overall, the book is light and fun, but I just expect more. It was good, but it could have been so much better--it feels as if it should have been better. The book rates 3 stars because it was decent, the humor was right up my alley, but I wanted more from it. (less)

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Mar 14, 2011 Amanda rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

The Nameless Witch is a quirky, comic, fantasy about a witch cursed with eternal beauty and a cannibalistic appetite who undertakes a quest to destroy an evil sorcerer and save a town. This light-hearted tale is thoroughly enjoyable with an amusing cast of characters including Newt, a wisecracking demon duck familiar with killer instincts, a troll named Gwurm with interchangeable body parts, Wyst of the West, a White Knight sworn to a vow of chastity, and Penelope the animated broom.

This clever...more The Nameless Witch is a quirky, comic, fantasy about a witch cursed with eternal beauty and a cannibalistic appetite who undertakes a quest to destroy an evil sorcerer and save a town. This light-hearted tale is thoroughly enjoyable with an amusing cast of characters including Newt, a wisecracking demon duck familiar with killer instincts, a troll named Gwurm with interchangeable body parts, Wyst of the West, a White Knight sworn to a vow of chastity, and Penelope the animated broom.

This clever story opens on a bit of a cliché with the nameless witch living locked in a basement until she is eighteen years old because of her "undead" curse, but the pace quickens when she is rescued by Ghastly Edna, who becomes her witchly mentor. Under Edna's tutelage, the Nameless Witch learns to mask her beauty and appear hideous with the aid of padded clothing and a false limp. But when Ghastly Edna is murdered, the Nameless Witch journeys to Fort Stalwart with Edna's familiar Newt on a quest to avenge her mentor's death, adopting a troll named Gwurm along the way. The funny dialogue is supported by the title character's amusing and witchly observations about the fantasy world as they embark on their quest.

After the odd trio take up residence in Fort Stalwart, the town is threatened by a goblin horde. Handsome White Knight Wyst of the West conveniently arrives to save the day and awakens the heroine's carnal appetite and her frustration as she tries to decide whether she wants to love him or eat him. Together, these oddball characters battle the goblin army and set out to find its master, Soulless Gustav, where they must survive four trials to defeat the evil sorcerer.

The plot of the story is not especially original or inventive, and there are no major surprises in store for the reader along the way, which may account for the mixed reviews. Readers who prefer dramatic conflict may be disappointed by the steady pacing, which is consistently driven by quirky, offhand humor that relies heavily on characterization. This story reminded me a bit of The Princess Bride for it's spoof-style quest humor and heartwarming characters, although the ending is not the same style of "happily ever after." This was also my first book by Martinez, so I have no basis for comparison to his other titles, which are referenced by many negative reviewers. I'm pretty picky about the books I read, and while I found the opening a bit slow, the characters are well-written and imaginative enough that I kept reading and even found myself smiling throughout the tongue-in-cheek second-half.

I'd recommend this to others with the warning not to expect a major fantasy epic. However, if you enjoy amusing tales that don't require any guesswork on the part of readers, give this story a try.
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Apr 04, 2013 Kiera Healy rated it 3 of 5 stars

I almost didn't get past the first sentence, because my ebook version of this is very poorly-transcribed, so often lower-case b appears as upper-case S. So the dramatic opening sentence was rendered "I was Sorn dead", which sounds like some terrible Dungeons and Dragons shit, and I was tempted to give up. Luckily I worked out the typo and got over it, because I quite enjoyed this novel.

This was a fairly silly light read. The concept is simple: it follows a young witch who is cursed(?) to be stun...more

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Oct 17, 2011 Jacki rated it 3 of 5 stars

Born with the curse of immortality and overwhelming beauty, a young girl is saved from her family's cellar by Ghastly Edna and finds herself trained as a witch. When tragedy strikes, she sets off with her broom and half-demon duck to seek vengence.

Hiding behind her ghastly disguise, she finds comfort and companionship with her familiars and a troll until the White Knight makes an entrance. Now carnal desires battle her cannibalistic appetite, and all while she must save the world.

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Jun 26, 2009 Terri rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Terri by: Mr. Distortion

Shelves: 2009

A Nameless Witch is yet another of Martinez' humorous novels awash in the supernatural. The humor in this book is more quiet than his previous two and tends toward the wry.

A nameless witch is on a quest ... a quest of vengeance and, hopefully, self discovery. But mostly vengeance. She takes along her contentious familiar, a demon duck. Ok, let me say that again. A demon duck. With a bad case of blood lust. As my husband noted at dinner the other night, this duck is probably the funniest duck in...more A Nameless Witch is yet another of Martinez' humorous novels awash in the supernatural. The humor in this book is more quiet than his previous two and tends toward the wry.

A nameless witch is on a quest ... a quest of vengeance and, hopefully, self discovery. But mostly vengeance. She takes along her contentious familiar, a demon duck. Ok, let me say that again. A demon duck. With a bad case of blood lust. As my husband noted at dinner the other night, this duck is probably the funniest duck in all of recent literature. And his name is Newt.

Along the way, a troll and a knight join the quest. The troll is rather endearing and the knight is virtuous. He is a White Knight. A dark skinned White Knight to be specific.

Nameless is a very beautiful witch. Of course, everyone knows that witches look like hags ... right? So every attempt is made by Nameless to hide her incredible beauty underneath rags and dirt and a carefully placed wart or two. Wyst, the White Knight, is able to see beneath the hag routine and falls in love. She too is smitten, but knows she must hide her increasing attraction to the knight in order to protect his virtue and his life. You see, Nameless is a witch who can not tell the difference between "a smitten heart or accursed appetite." She is afraid she will lose control in the heat of passion and eat him, literally. Ok, so moving on ...

One of my favorite bits pokes fun at the old Norwegian tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff . The questing party comes to a bridge guarded by a pack of surly elves, goblins and ogres who demand a toll. "As a troll, Gwurm knew something about bridge-tolling" so, of course, he negotiates. Various demands and threats are made by the leader of the surly bunch who ends his diatribe with a laugh meant to send chills down the spines of the hearers. Unfortunately, "elf voices are terrible for sinister cackling." Not in the least intimidated, Newt asks: "Can I kill him?"

On the more thoughtful side, Martinez includes some passages like this one:

"Your conscience is your misery...."
"Conscience is my burden, but all worthwhile gifts have their price...."
"But it could be so simple" the ghoul hissed. "Why hold on to that which only makes your life difficult?"
"Because life is complicated and difficult. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't truly lived."

Martinez throws in a few philosophical musings in A Nameless Witch making it a bit more thoughtful than his previous books, but it remains overall a dark comedy.(less)

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Jan 27, 2012 Joelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: witches, young, paranormal, supernatural, magic

A Nameless Witch
by A. Lee Martinez

3 out of 5 stars
A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism.

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 ...more

Paperback, 320 pages
Published May 1st 2007 by Tor Books
ISBN
0765315483 (ISBN13:...more A Nameless Witch
by A. Lee Martinez

3 out of 5 stars
A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism.

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 ...more

Paperback, 320 pages
Published May 1st 2007 by Tor Books
ISBN
0765315483 (ISBN13: 9780765315489)
original title
A Nameless Witch

My Thoughts....

The Nameless Witch is a quirky, comic, fantasy about a witch cursed with eternal beauty and a cannibalistic appetite who undertakes a quest to destroy an evil sorcerer and save a town. This clever story opens with the nameless witch living locked in a basement until she is eighteen years old because of her "undead" curse, but is rescued by Ghastly Edna, who becomes her witch mentor. This book had an amusing cast of characters including Newt, a wisecracking demon duck familiar with killer instincts, a troll named Gwurm with interchangeable body parts, Wyst of the West, a White Knight sworn to a vow of chastity, and Penelope the animated broom.he Nameless Witch journeys to Fort Stalwart with Edna's familiar Newt on a quest to avenge her mentor's death, adopting a troll named Gwurm along the way and meeting the handsome White knight.I loved the witch and her emotional and moral struggles.She was so falling for the White Knight knowing his vow of chastity.Love the banter between her duck familiar, Newt, and Gwurm the troll it was very funny at times. The quest is hers to fulfill to right a wrong (Edna's death)but, also to realize the extent of her full abilities to take down the evil sorcerer. It seems that Edna has been grooming this nameless witch her whole life for this one fight.Being sheltered her whole life she has now found someone to love her the White knight. The White knows he will lose his powers if he ever acts on those feeling he is beginning to feel for the nameless witch and she knows this but, can't seem to help her self.The passion flares between them but, there is nothing but heartache ahead for both of them.This cast of odd characters give you quite a few laughs as they journey to battle and engage in other smaller battles along there way leading to the winner take all one.A different kind of fantasy tale .This story was not the kind of plot I am used to reading but, it was different and refreshing for a change to try something new.The nameless witch makes the ultimate sacrifice that is heart-wrenching to see , you feel her pain.She's lead a lonely life and I for one was rooting for her happiness.Light fresh teen /young adult read which gave me quite a few chuckles along the adventure of this hodgepodge cast.
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Nov 19, 2010 Jadewik rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, occult, i-own, favorites

Product of Nasty Larry's death curse and the crafty training of Ghastly Edna, the Nameless Witch embarks on a journey to her destiny with her cursed familiar, a duck that's half-demon.

I really enjoy the fact that the book is indeed about a nameless witch. This coupled with the fact that the witch is also ageless and beautiful makes it ever more amusing-- since curses of all kinds should never be taken lightly. How is beauty a curse? You'll have to read the book to discover the answer to that que...more

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Aug 10, 2008 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, paranormal

"A tale if vengeance, true love, and cannibalism"

This was a wild card book that I just happened to run across in the book store that just looked interesting. I picked it up and I am so glad I did. It was a very entertaining read and I will be looking up some of this author's other books.

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Nov 04, 2012 Joysee rated it 4 of 5 stars

What will I write here are some parts I read from the book and certainly gave me a good laugh.
Disclaimer: Read below and I'll be your spoiler.

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"Everything. And nothing".
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Newt spoke up. "Do you know what I learned from the story?"
"That life is not in knowing," I replied, "but in the finding out."
"No."
"That the wasted life is not worth living," Gwurm said.
"No."
Wyst if the West turned his hea...more

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Oct 17, 2008 Mindy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Mindy by: Walter Briggs

Shelves: personal-favorites

I loved this book. It makes me want to find other books by the same author. The witch was good The interactions between characters was the best part. You'll love the demon duck if you read it!

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Aug 10, 2011 Kristy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Well, I didn't really dislike this.... but I didn't really like it either. It was definitely different and unique, sometimes to the point of absolute weirdness.

I enjoy quest books. I do not enjoy books involving cannibalism. This had both. It was off-putting to read this witches thoughts on eating the man she was falling in love with. Yes, it was gross, but it was also sad for her. It was her curse. Throw in a talking, demon duck and a troll...more

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Mar 27, 2013 Sandie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-witches

I liked this book....but not as much as I thought I would. I am not sure that even though I own that I would read it again.

Sometimes it was funny and sometimes it was compelling but mostly it didn't move me enough. The ending chapters and beginning chapters appealed to more then the whole middle part of the story though.

I liked the quest and the companions...I enjoyed the relationship between them all. That was probably the best part was the relationship and love they have for one another and...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Elizabeth Nesbit-comer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Another funny read from A. Lee Martinez :) The writing in this one seems much improved over some of his other stuff I've read and I am excited to see what new books he has out.
The characters in this book were perfect. The evil familiar in duck form. Penelope the broom who loves to sweep. The white night of virtue who only eats bread and drinks water. The smart fox who loves danger. The Ogre with removable parts and of course the witchy Witch who has to work to be gruesome and talk in riddles....more

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Jul 10, 2012 Wellington rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book has all the ingredients to be a book I will love. It's wildly imaginative You got a demon duck, a ogre who mixes and matches parts like Mr. Potato Man, a broom with O.C.D., and a white knight. Did I say the book has a demon duck named Newt? He's bent on bloodshed and destruction and his favorite food is duck.

The book stars the nameless witch. She picks up the aforementioned characters along the way to do her vengeance quest.

But so many times while reading the book (maybe like the imp...more

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Oct 15, 2007 Matthew rated it 4 of 5 stars

Fun read, as all of Martinez's work. The witch protagonist was very well written and her minions are hilarious.

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May 28, 2012 Sunnyreader rated it 4 of 5 stars

Funny and charming with a large likeable cast of characters.This novel makes no apologies for the world it creates or the rules that it plays by which lends it a believability that other stories lack.
True to the title our protagonist is never named but the 1st person perspective works well in eliminating that as an obstacle.The narrative is well paced and humorous so you're never left wanting and the author is great at leaving you guessing right up until the end.The ending is great one that brin...more

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Mar 04, 2008 Angela rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Shawn, Marci

Shelves: sf-fantasy

This was neat--an interesting take on witchcraft and being cursed!

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Jul 24, 2010 Erica M rated it 4 of 5 stars

Curses come in many forms and for the Nameless Witch; heroine of this story, her curse is a most peculiar and horrid one. With a demonic duck, a troll, enchanted broom and White Knight by her side she sets off for vengeance and soon finds her quest one to save the world.

The first book I read by A. Lee Martinez was "Gil's All Fright Diner" and I fell in love. His humor is magnificent and the pace of his writing is a tempo that keeps you moving steadily until the end. A Nameless Witch also has so...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Susan rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: travel, wizard, fantasy, adventure

Really a 3.5. The fantasy held my interest and I loved the demon duck Newt, but the witch herself was an improbable character - she just wasn't convincing as a personage. Way too much focus on her desires for the virtuous knight, Wyst. Way too much of the *I-Know-Better-Than-You* stuff with no good reason why she really should (She spent her first 18yrs in a cellar. He's been traveling the world Doing Good Deeds.) OTOH There were nice characters, funny moments, and a plot that wasn't too obvious...more

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Jan 24, 2012 Chanel11 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

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 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...more

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Mar 25, 2013 Colleen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Colleen by: Jackie

Shelves: fantasy

Several reviews describe this book as quirky, and I'm certainly not going to argue there. It plays with tropes to the level of parody - a witch cursed with beauty (and a hunger for flesh), a demon in the body of a duck, a thoughtful troll, a wistful broom, and a true White Knight.

It starts out being a sort of revenge story, but it's really more a coming-of-age/romance kind of book. And there's definitely more in the way of romance than I was expecting. Not that I mind, as it's the "story book" k...more

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Jan 15, 2010 Horizon rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: susan-in-petoskey-picks, bob-in-petoskey-picks

Wow, it's almost like Martinez is a pseudonym for Terry Pratchett. This book would fit in just fine with Discworld. It is in a similar vein as the 'Wee Free Men' books by Pratchett that I liked so much. Quite enjoyable. I liked "In the Company of Ogres" better then "Gil's All Fright Diner", and this one is more in line with 'Ogres'. Good fun!- Susan

Fans of Terry Pratchett and Tom Holt must read A Lee Martinez. I've read other books by Martinez, and enjoyed them thoroughly, but this one takes the...more

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Jul 08, 2008 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 12thgrade

This novel is about a family whose cursed by a dark wizard. His name is lost in history so the main protagonist called him "Nasty Larry."Her great- great-great grandfather slew Nasty Larry. Before he died, he pronounced a cursed that the sixth child for every generation will be born undead and hates the light.This curse could be prevented but the girl's parents decided to see if this curse is real or not. They had their sixth child, a girl.
The girl was not popular among the suitors so she was...more

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Oct 24, 2009 Lori rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction

"Before I leave, I offer these three peices of advice. First, be wary of mortals. They may be small in power, but they are large in number.

Second, remember that people, human or otherwise, are, with rare exception, basically good at heart. Treat them as you would be treated, and you'll almost never go wrong.

And thirdly, and this is something you should never forget, feed a troll and you shall never be rid of it.

SO Martinez does it again - for me anyway!

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Sep 14, 2007 Lauren Giova rated it 2 of 5 stars Recommends it for: People who are fans of Terry Pratchett, i guess.

When i read the back of this book i thought it would be more like the light, yet in-depth, humorous novels of Terry Pratchett. I found i was wrong. I didn't even chuckle. Although the storytelling was certainly more on the light side and i don't mean that as a compliment. I had no feelings for any of the characters whatsoever. Most of the time i was skimming over everything just trying to find a point where i would be interested.
I believe the author should have built up her characters better. I...more

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Dec 13, 2012 Elizabeth rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, favorites

A Nameless Witch by A. Lee Martinez is the journey of a nameless witch cursed with being undead, ageless, beautiful, and a craving for succulent human flesh as she follows the road of vengeance fitting for a witch.

I was apprehensive about reading this book because it's not usually what I am into, but I gave it a try and I'm so glad that I did. Like another reviewer on here commented, I found this book to be extremely charming. Martinez really knows how to make characters engaging. The conversati...more

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Jun 10, 2011 Rachel Kubacki rated it 5 of 5 stars

I like stories about Witches in general but I loved this one. I don't want to give away any spoilers but my favorite part about reading this book was her attempts at the "witch-look". Hiding who she is behind a disguise giving all the wonderful insight to the ugly witch persona. The danger of the romance is wonderful. I love peeking into the mind of undead with dark urges that overlap. Maybe not a book that taught me about my world but a wonderful story that entertained the witch in me.

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Aug 01, 2010 Kinga rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, humor, sci-fi-fantasy

Oh, when even fairy-tales have no unrealistically happy-end it makes me weep. Come on, at least in fantasy fiction!!
On the other hand I always wanted to read about a realistic white knight(probably in shining armor, though I don't remember it being specified) and a realistic, cursed and ethical monster of a which. Just great...
And I should not forget to add: it was funny. So I chortled while I wept, great...

I have already started on the next book by this author.

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Feb 21, 2009 Misti rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Lovers of Patrica C. Wrede's "Dealing with Dragons" series

Shelves: fantasy, kick-ass-heroine

I put this on my to-read list because it had garnered fairly good ratings here on goodreads, and I can't say I was really disappointed. On the one hand, it's a great book for fans who have grown up on Patricia C. Wrede's Dealing with Dragons series, and the beginning reads in a very similar style.

Make no mistakes though, while this is marked as a YA book, it's definitely not for some younger readers. It also didn't end the way I expected, and I have a feeling that I'll be thinking about this boo...more

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A. Lee Martinez was born in El Paso, Texas. At the age of eighteen, for no apparent reason, he started writing novels. Thirteen short years (and a little over a dozen manuscripts) later, his first novel, Gil's All Fright Diner, was published. His hobbies include juggling, games of all sorts, and astral projecting. Also, he likes to sing along with the radio when he's in the car by himself.

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“Terrible errors are rarely made all at once. Usually they are performed one small misstep at a time.” — 10 people liked it

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