Will I love Lords and Ladies?

I’ve never read a Discworld book I didn’t like, and this was no exception. The witches of Lancre are personal favorites of mine and they feature heavily in this book. Terry Pratchett is always a joy: clever quips, subverted tropes, and generally a darn good time.

I've listened to the new audio of this book about ten times this year. I adore the story but Indira Varma brings our witches to life in such a fabulous way. I especially adore the Morris Dancing scene where poor old Jason Ogg is encouraging his fellow dancers to even greater endeavours.

I love this book because it shows a character who starts off as a bit of a wallflower transforming into a warrior queen, and, as someone who isn’t as fierce as she’d like to be, I can definitely relate. In this installment of the brilliant Discworld series, ex-witch Magrat Garlick is engaged to King Verence, and finds the big dresses and court etiquette a bit of a bore. But when the kingdom is attacked by evil elves she comes into her own, channeling the Discworld equivalent of Boudicca (sort of) and rocking a pointy breastplate to successfully defend her fiancé… show more.