Wicked Witch of Valentine

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2024

Author

Evercrest

• Announcement #1: Status - Rewrite Progress - New Story
  Jul 19, 2025
• Chapter 44: The Millennium's Eve [1.0]
  Jul 2, 2025
• Chapter 43: Long Live The Emperor! [1.0]
  May 28, 2025
• Chapter 42: A Noble's Blood Speaks Louder [1.0]
  May 25, 2025
• Chapter 41: An Unlikely Encounter [1.0]
  May 17, 2025
• Chapter 40: Empire of Death [1.0]
  May 8, 2025
• Chapter 39: Determined Liberators [1.0]
  May 2, 2025
• Chapter 38: Bittersweet Reunions [1.0]
  Apr 28, 2025
• Chapter 37: Seeds of Humanity [1.0]
  Apr 19, 2025
• Chapter 36: Fanatics Roasting on an Open Flame [1.0]
  Apr 11, 2025
• Chapter 35: Journey of a Thousand Miles [1.0]
  Apr 5, 2025
• Chapter 34: Exterminating Swarms [1.0]
  Mar 29, 2025
• Chapter 33: Hollow Lands [1.0]
  Mar 22, 2025
• Chapter 32: The Restless Call of Empire's Blight [1.0]
  Mar 18, 2025
• Chapter 31: Grains of Sand Against the Starlit Night [1.0]
  Mar 15, 2025
• Chapter 30: Clipped Wings of a Flightless Bird [1.0]
  Mar 14, 2025
• Chapter 29: Wind, Sand, and Battle[1.0]
  Mar 12, 2025
• Chapter 28: Sand and Steel[1.0]
  Mar 8, 2025
• Chapter 27: Source of Power [1.0]
  Mar 4, 2025
• Chapter 26: Raging Undercurrents [1.0]
  Feb 27, 2025

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• HaelionthyneRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  From the very start of Wicked Witch of Valentine, S.B. Evercrest paints a grim tale of a world where evil runs rampant across its surface (and under it). A world where little hope remains to save it from the darkness that consumes it. Not even the noble blood that runs through Priscilla’s veins can spare her from a life filled with suffering, heartbreak, and betrayal, nor her will to fight help her in a world gone mad.
  The tale is slow to start its plot in earnest, but this time isn’t wasted. You spend time with Priscilla and Zae-Rin, investing in their characters, rooting for their growth (both in character and power) and learning more about the world they live in.
  The bestiary and lore are intriguing and have piqued my curiosity about the mythos hidden in the far reaches of this world. It is written vividly, and the descriptions of these strange and otherworldly creatures are easy to visualise.
  The author also does not pull his punches when it comes to gore, and his scenes can be glorious nightmare fuel.
  Characters are written well, and their motivations are easy to define and relate to while still keeping an air of mystery around the antagonists. Never have I wanted to throw my shoe at an antagonist before. Wished a long, gory death on them, yes. Wished they endured a lifetime of suffering and agony, sure. But throw my shoe? That’s a new one. And Priscilla’s dad deserves every inch of my shoe hitting his big, dumb head.
  If there were spelling and punctuation errors, they were subtle enough to escape much of my notice. However, there were a few grammatical errors scattered here and there that can be easily remedied with a quick edit.
  Overall, Wicked Witch of Valentine is an intriguing read about a wilful and resilient heroine hell-bent on vengeance… and well… saving a miserable world in the process, I guess.
• StrawberryRainRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  There are right ways to do revenge stories, and there are wrong ways to do revenge stories. Revenge and the rage it comes with is as good as its motive. Priscilla Valentine has a motive. She very, very much has a motive, and she very, very much has the rage to back it up.
  Really, for how populated the revenge genre (if you could even call it that) is on Royal Road and elsewhere, there's a line to be drawn somewhere between plain revenge and a splash of female rage. The latter is as uncommon in well-written webnovels as it is delicious when pulled off correctly. The author absolutely captures the same angry flavor in the best way possible while still pacing Priscilla's transition from powerless to little magical war machine with consequences. God knows she deserves it. It's to say nothing of the pretty prose and lovely imagery, along with the darker themes handled with care. I strongly disagree with any notion that this is a story with unnecessary "misery"--everything is plot-relevant and in measured doses without being overkill. In truth, the psychological tag would do wonders here, given some of Priscilla's flashbacks and experiences both early on and a little later.
  Grammar is squeaky clean. If there's errors, they're practically invisible beneath the prettiness. Mwah.
  Story is a page-turner. Progression for the sake of a gruesome goal is always vividly satisfying, and watching Priscilla claw her way back from the brink of death to get the sweetest payback possible is divine. Where that takes her once she's on the overpowered side is a whole different problem, and the butterfly effect that accompanies her vendetta is incredibly interesting to tail.
  That having been said, while Priscilla is a joy to watch, somehow, Zae-Rin is the one that captured my heart. I blame the archetype, maybe, wizened and gorgeous and mysterious as she is. Even the expected mentor that comes with the territory of this flavor of story carries immense charm of her own. Her interactions with
• cursedclarkeRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  The Grand Poobah himself, S.B. Evercrest presents Wicked Witch of Valentine. It opens with a promise that it’s not here to coddle anyone. The first five chapters follow Priscilla, a young woman framed, betrayed, and imprisoned. Only then finally to be executed by fire, in a spectacle of misery. This is not a story about simple survival. It's about what’s left of a person after the world and everyone in it has turned them to ash.
  Priscilla’s journey is the heart of this novel. She is not a hero by choice, but by cruel necessity. Her defiance is sometimes all she has. Since the narrative drags her from the depths of literal and emotional dungeons to the void of limbo. The label of witch is less about supernatural power and more about the fear, resentment, and hypocrisy of those around her. Priscilla is first a scapegoat. Then a victim. And then only much later does she become anything resembling a protagonist with agency.
  The story is not afraid of darkness. It embraces it. With both arms. And for the life of me refuses to let go. Every setback, every moment of violence, and every memory of betrayal is examined, described, and experienced in detail. If you want a fantasy with quick adventure and easy victories, look elsewhere. This book is relentless in its suffering and commitment to high stakes. Priscilla does not get an easy rebirth. No instead, she endures trial after trial. Both physical and metaphysical, before ever glimpsing the possibility of hope or power.
  Zae-Rin, the enigmatic mentor who emerges in purgatory, is a rare break from the cycle of torment. She brings with her cryptic explanations, ancient wisdom, and the first hints that Priscilla’s world is much bigger and stranger than she believed. The scope of the world, with its history of vanished races, sealed borders, and magical forces, promises more than a simple tale of vengeance or suffering. It is, however, slow to reveal itself, often favoring poetic speeches and mysterious lessons over clear expos
• Rowdha Al SolRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I was initially intrigued by this book due to the style. It has that sort of grimdark and stream-of-consciousness vibe you see in dark fantasy or 'grey fiction', as I like to call it.
  The problem with this sort of writing style is that it is very, very challenging to write and even more difficult to make engaging. Just when you think you have it nailed, writer's blindness takes over and while you're left understanding the big picture, the reader is left scratching their head trying to remember the protagonist's name.
  In the beginning, it works—sort of. The author does a good job establishing a heavy, oppressive atmosphere. In chapter 1, in particular, the depiction of Priscilla's emotional and physical suffering, where the use of darkness and confinement are used not as just scenery but, cleverly, emotional states. Nice.
  Without getting into spoilers, there's also some characterisation early on, even through the grey: perseverance in the face of cruelty. The men, Elrick for example, are convincing in representing that cruelty.
  Similarly, there's some good imagery going on, although it is fairly flat in that it's imagery for the sake of imagery and not used as a foreshadowing tool or representation of emotion, like the use of darkness and confinement. The author likes certain things, includes them, but does not dig deep. I'll get into that later.
  There are some significant weaknesses to the writing itself, before getting into the content of the story. A lot of them, however, stem from one major issue: overwriting.
  The writing is dense with adjectives and adverbs, making each line difficult to digest. For instance, phrases like, once again without getting spoilers, "the chirp of her voice betraying her excitement" and "swirling multi-colored lights that pulsed with every beating thump of her heart" are not only packed with adjectives and adverbs but also are difficult to understand even when read several times, and I'm someone who can normally clock something on the f
• CKJ5Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Disclaimer: This review is based on the first chapter and may not reflect the story in its entirety.
  “Wicked Witch of Valentine” is listed as a high fantasy story with supernatural, tragic, and dramatic elements, featuring an anti-hero female lead.
  I was asked to review the chapter critically, so without further ado, let’s dive in. The author does an excellent job of immersing their readers in the story and introducing the world without relying on excessive info-dumping or bombarding us with unique terms that lack context. Instead, terms are introduced naturally through the narrative. Striking this balance when introducing a new fantasy world is challenging, but the author handles it brilliantly. The story itself is intriguing, and the main character is an enigma. However, given her situation, this ambiguity works well. The chapter ends with a bang, leaving me with questions I want answered—a good sign to get readers to the next chapter.
  That said, there are some grammatical issues, likely small oversights, throughout the chapter. The most notable issue I encountered was inconsistency in the point of view. At times, it felt like third-person omniscient, with insights into both the main character’s and the guard’s thoughts, but at other moments, it leaned toward third-person limited. This “slippery” perspective was occasionally distracting, though it didn’t detract significantly from my understanding or enjoyment of the chapter.
  Overall:
  High fantasy is my cup of tea, and Wicked Witch of Valentine looks to be a fine blend. I was impressed with the story’s initial setup, felt comfortable navigating the world, and left eager to learn more.
• ElectrikBlueRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  So, this is a story that was written for Writathon and as such, presents some shortcomings inherent to writing so much in so little time.
  That being said, it's surprisingly good in this context. Even those shortcomings are actually not that bad and would be very easily fixed.
  So I commend the author for writing such a coherent, interesting, well-written story in such little time.
  Style: The style is pretty simple but it works well. I would say it particularly shines in the description of combats, and the use of magic. Those elements were very cleverly crafted and it surprised me because magic fights usually bore me.
  Some dialogue lines are not too convincing especially in the early parts, I would say they feel a bit rushed. But I mean, again, it's probably a product of having written so fast. As someone who struggles with dialogues I know just how much time you can spend on adjusting dialogue to make it feel real (and failing to do so lol), so I think with a few touches it wouldn't be a problem.
  Other than that, the writing is extremely efficient and conveys the complex concepts with relative ease. Especially so, when you talk about voids, purgatories and etheral places which are not really tangible concepts. So I must say this is a prowess in itself.
  Grammar: Nothing of particular interest here. I would say, again, with a few proofreadings the rare oversights would vanish.
  We're entering spoiler territory!.. It's too bad because this is where this fiction shines... Well I guess you'll just have to come back after having read the thing hehe ^^
  Character:
  This is the interesting part. So. Priscilla is touching, but she felt a bit empty for me for a while. I didn't know precisely the reason, I felt like, despite being told so many aspects of her life I couldn't really connect with her emotions. But I accepted it as a flaw of writing and carried on. BOY WAS I WRONG.
  So, after unlocking those memories, and then discovering her powers: that's when she shines. And it's br
• EricsonRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  So if you're looking for a story that takes its time to develop, then this is the right book for you!
  The Author has taken on an ambitious task to include what I can only describe as 4 dimensional storytelling, giving us flashbacks of what may be false memories, or suppressed emotions, (honestly, the MC doesn't know for sure, so it's entirely possible that she's just gone insane) while trapped in a timeless void where time doesn't flow linearly.
  This is done all while we get to know the MC, who at this point doesn't know what is going on, but refuses to give up.
  There are some extremely well written passages, that in my opinion are almost poetic in the way they cause readers to feel real emotions, as they feel the MCs turmoil.
  As the world is described, we are gradually teased with just enough information to feel like we can start putting pieces of the puzzle together, only for the author to shatter our and the MCs understanding regarding the natural order and the world's structure.
  There is still some room for improvement in my opinion about how the MC became strong, defiant and resolute, or rather the way we are told that she is, but perhaps that's just me being nitpicky.
  All in all I fully enjoyed reading the story, and will continue to do so, which at this point is the highest praise I am able to give. With some minor character editing this is on the right track to be a remarkable piece of writing!
• GrumpsterRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  Thrusted into a new world, Priscilla must learn and master her latent powers, granted by ancient divinities, in an ironic bitter twist of who she is - guided to learn about her powers in a time where she must harness strength so that she may, one day, overcome her suffering and return to the mortal world.
  I normally start by reviewing the style, but I need to make note of the story. The plot is immaculate in its craft of a gripping tale of both survival, vengeance and Priscilla journey alongside her varied emotions - from victim to an empowering figure. This is genuinely one of the more interesting usages of the resurrection/isekai trope that I've seen on this website. It explores themes that you don't exactly expect from this genre, but there can be more clarity based on the Priscilla's powers from the get-go.
  Moving onto the style, it's quite rich and the poetic language makes well on the quite dramatic themes and tones within the story - but there can be a lot of excess that can be trimmed down a lot, especially to maintain the narrative pace.
  Can't say much on the grammar, flows smoothly.
  The characters are also a strong point for the story, with incredibly emotions being presented in a compelling fashion by Priscilla.
• FalstaffRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  Pros: a bold, stylish, creative world with a heroine that just won't quit.
  Cons: mostly structural and pacing. It takes 11 chapters for the main quest to begin in earnest.
  Style: I like that you're being artistic with your sentence structure. It's a nice artistic flourish, but you've got to break up the pattern. You're mastering sentence melody, but you're not listening to paragraph melody or overall story flow. An earlier reviewer described this as stream-of-conscious writing, and I agree. That's great for getting words on the page, but now you've gotta go back and take words off again. Less is more.
  Story-wise, I don't want to be too critical, because this isn't my genre and these aren't my tropes. I'll just say structurally, I suggest picking up the pace. The monster fights were engaging, but because they didn't mean anything significant (except for that super creepy final test), I wasn't emotionally engaged with the fight. They were just an obstacle I knew the MC couldn't help but overcome.
  Regarding characters, Pricilla is fine company, but suffering isn't a personality, and her suffering begins to feel repetitive at points. My hesitation in getting into this story was my fear her torture was going to get, frankly, obscene or pornographic. It never got that bad (tho I did skim certain paragraphs, tbh), so I was relieved there, but I still think it dragged on. Rin gives me the greatest intrigue but so much is only hinted at.
  Grammar is mostly good, tho I'd watch out for those semi-colons. They'll trick ya. And some of those sentences get run-on at points. Don't be afraid of short, punchy paragraphs. It really helps overall readability.
  So yeah, for a first or second draft, it's fantastic. Now you gotta zero in on your main story beats and set your chapters around those events; keeping in mind the end of each chapter needs to be propulsive or shocking.
• BeomJunKooRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  A girl falsely accused of being a witch is executed in typical medieval witch hunt fashion, only to encounter a supernatural being in what can only be described as Purgatory and returns to the living realm, with new abilities to use and new goals to reach. Think "The Crow (1994)" told in a high fantasy setting with a female lead and a ton of surreal action providing familiar but decent entertainment.
  I describe some of its elements as such (surreal) because the style in which this is written must be highly commended - it feels like if you were able to transform poetry into a prose for a novel (especially evident during Priscilla's time with Zae-Rin in Purgatory). Which is why I find it unfortunate that the grammar has a lot of weaknesses; none of the issues are too problematic, but they're rather evident in a number of places, such as use of commas where periods would be more fitting or repetitive wording (mostly overusage of "as").
  Still, back to talking about other things this story does well; Priscilla is written nicely in a way you really feel for her, with the backstory given to you bit by bit and the fantastical yet relatable struggles of her journey (both pre and post resurrection). Her supernatural mentor offered a lot of imaginative material during the short time she was with her, and the allies she meets along the way were a diverse cast of interesting personalities, even if they did come in sorta late into the story.
  Overall, a pretty good reading time that could be even better with some smoothing out.