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Why you should read the new Witcher prequel Crossroads of Ravens [Lore Corner]
On September 30, The Witcher: Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski hits bookstores, and we give our verdict on it
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English-language Witcher fans, it's nearly time for Crossroads of Ravens! Crossroads of Ravens is the next Witcher book written by Andrzej Sapkowski, and it has now been translated into English by David French. While the book has already been published in Poland in its original language, it is finally hitting shops in the United States later this month on September 30, 2025.
Whether you're a longtime Witcher gamer, reader, or just a casual enjoyer of the Netflix show and animated movies, our video producer, Ashley Victoria Robinson and staff writer Jules Chin Greene are here to help you decide if you should read Crossroads of Ravens. Take a look below.
What is The Witcher: Crossroads of Ravens about?
Crossroads of Ravens follows 18 year-old Geralt as he learns to navigate the world as a young witcher. The official synopsis for Crossroads of Ravens is as follows:
"Before he was the White Wolf or the Butcher of Blaviken, Geralt of Rivia was simply a fresh graduate of Kaer Morhen, stepping into a world that neither understands nor welcomes his kind.
And when an act of naïve heroism goes gravely wrong, Geralt is only saved from the noose by Preston Holt, a grizzled witcher with a buried past and an agenda of his own.
Under Holt’s guiding hand, Geralt begins to learn what it truly means to walk the Path – to protect a world that fears him, and to survive in it on his own terms. But as the line between right and wrong begins to blur, Geralt must decide to become the monster everyone expects, or something else entirely."
What Witcher books should you read before Crossroads of Ravens?
You don't have to read any Witcher books to understand Crossroads of Ravens! It was written as a standalone novel that also acts as a prequel to the rest of the Witcher book series by Sapkowski.
Should you read The Witcher: Crossroads of Ravens?
In short, yes! Even if you're only curious about The Witcher from the Netflix show or video games, Crossroads of Ravens offers an engaging story that hits hard thematically and explores how "monstrosity" is a socially-constructed category. Sapkowski is a true master of fantasy literature, and Crossroads of Ravens is his latest example of his writing prowess.
The Witcher: Crossroads of Ravens will be out on September 30, 2025.
Return to the Continent - be it the original Witcher books, the great Witcher games, or the excellent Witcher TV series franchise at Netflix. To help you on your journey, we have our key articles about Geralt's adventures here:
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