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The Wicked King by Holly Black

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carolinacortez's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

WOW WOW WOW WOW NOW THIS IS AN ENEMIES TO LOVERS WOW WOW WOW WOW

"I wanted this and feared it,and now that is happening, I don't know how I will ever want anything else."

Si es mucho mejor que el primero y eso que eso es raro en sagas, y confirmo que cada página que pasaba yo amaba más Jude, me mantengo en que es una excelente protagonista y super super inteligente.

"If there is, that makes me a fool. But maybe if there isn't, that makes me a monster"

Y WOW con ese final, la verdad no lo veía venir, te amo Holly Black por tenerme ansiosa las última 100 páginas, quería leer más rapitpero no podía, fue increíble .

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ashleybakerwrites's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Honestly, the second was better than the first. The twists always get me. I love a good underdog story. I also love when my fmc gets a little traumatized. The twists at the end boiled me. Loved it.

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thegreatelise's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

An absolute rollercoaster of emotions, this book was amazing, I almost could not put it down, I read it in only a week and I'm usually a slow reader so it says a lot, that while having classes.
I can clearly see why it is the favorite book of so many people in the trilogy, the third book would need a lot for me to like it more than this one.
I was really hooked and the multiple plot twist got me to audibly gasp.
Cardan became such an interesting character in this book, he already was interesting but now I see so much more complexity and depth to the character.
I am still troubled by a lot of things that took place in the book, it made me feel a lot of emotions throughout it.
I really can't wait to read The Queen of Nothing now.

Balekin is an incredible character in my opinion, he is an awful person and I hate him but he is so interesting and well written, I was actually shocked that Jude really killed him and the ending of the book was a true shocker, I can't wait to see what's gonna happen, I'm a bit worried that the third book might be boring since Jude is not in terrafae anymore but I have faith, I really want to see how Cardan is going to be as well.

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trizk's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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bookmark3brodi's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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aysha_blake's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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katherina_lei's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I liked this second book a lot, more than the first. While there were some twists I saw coming, the last chapter of the book had me on the edge of my seat with anticipation, because I had no idea what was coming next. I am so curious to see what Jude does in the third book and how this will all play out.
I adore the characters, with all their shades of grey. Everyone seems to be working for their own agenda, and I am here for it! I know everyone just wants power in this story, but I can't help but want Jude and Cardon to end up together as a powerful and power-hungry couple. I don't know what it is about this series and the terrible, power-hungry, and cruel characters, but I love them!

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