The Wicked King by Holly Black

The Wicked King

The Folk of the Air #2

Holly Black

322 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. The first lesson is to make yourself that strong. Jude has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the co...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
tense 59%
dark 56%
mysterious 46%
emotional 32%
challenging 22%
funny 11%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 27% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.27

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