If you enjoy fantasy stories in the vein of The Witcher—following a lone slayer from supernatural problem to supernatural problem—then today’s review and book recommendation might be for you.

In this episode, Jim goes solo to review Witchazel, A Slayer’s Pilgrimage I, the debut dark fantasy novel by T.C. Roberts-Finn. Inspired by The Witcher and even Blade Runner, this book delivers episodic “monster of the week” adventures centered on Kaleb Slow, a troubled slayer wandering a grim world filled with magic, demons, lycanthropes, and a mysterious disease slowly destroying everything.

Jim breaks down:

• What the book does well—and where it struggles

• How the episodic structure works (and for whom it works best)

• Why the meta-narrative and ending may divide readers

• Who should absolutely check this book out—and who may want to pass

This is a spoiler-lite review, perfect if you’re curious if this is one of the books to read for you, but not ready to commit yet.

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0:00 - Opening

1:37 - Book Details

2:11 - Why Jim Read This

2:27 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

4:18 - Jim’s Take

6:00 - Five Reasons You May Enjoy This Novel

7:24 - Two Reasons You Might Not Care for This Book

8:07 - Final Thoughts

8:53 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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