A review by mkw1lson
The King's Men by Nora Sakavic

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was genuinely sad when I reached the end of this book. I know that there is a fourth book in this series, but this is the last book in Neil's POV, and I am genuinely going to miss him!

This book was the best in the series so far. Everything comes to a head in this book, all the things we have been waiting for come to fruition - for good and for bad. To be vague, Neil's past catches up to him and his present still causes problems, and throughout the book you're left wondering who is doing what and who should Neil be looking over his shoulder for. This is mixed with Neil's desire to just live his life and enjoy what he has left, with the tragic knowledge that he isn't going to be alive in a few months.

The foxes come together more than they ever have before, and I loved seeing how the team dynamics and relationships continued to develop.

Neil and Andrew finally get together - which is fantastic and well done with consideration of their trauma and also their deep love for each other (whether they - Andrew - will admit to it or not). Neil's father finally shows up and it is as horrible as you can imagine, but the resolution is very satisfying. Kevin finally stands up for himself against Riko, shedding his fears and standing on his own. And Riko finally gets what is coming for him.
 

I am so glad that they have a happy ending, because after everything they deserve it. And even after all the very heavy topics in this book, we get something hopeful to leave these characters with.
 

Great book, great series. Short, easy read but also very addicting and engrossing.

Again - heed the warnings. 
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