A review by kccool12255
The Wicked King by Holly Black
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
YESSS. I LOVE IT SO MUCH. The romance, the plot twists *mwah*. Beautiful, gorgeous, and the JUDE AND CARDAN SCENES? Absolutely. I love these books with my whole heart, they are so BRILLIANTLY written. I like how Locke is included, but his storyline is getting just too tedious. BUT I LOVE IT SO MUCH.
I recommend this book to anyone who liked the first one, the fantasy genre, and the enemies-to-lovers trope.
Spoiler
I have but two complaints: I wish Jude had manipulated Cardan into marrying her SO she can become a queen (and THEN she falls in love with him), because I feel like she’s both smart enough to think of that, AND it’s in character for her.I recommend this book to anyone who liked the first one, the fantasy genre, and the enemies-to-lovers trope.
Graphic: War and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Murder, Death, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence, Body horror, and Death of parent