A review by lyd41
The Wicked King, by Holly Black
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Overall, good. Didn't have sequel syndrome thank god. Not as character focused as last book, more focused on Jude balancing relationships, good and bad. Lots of discussion on political strategy. No major problems with the book! :D I wish a certain pivotal part of the book was greater emphasized, as that event was a domino effect regarding the decisions of so many characters close to Jude. That event single handedly determined the last chunk of the book.
Spoiler
Jude's MONTH LONG hostage situation
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, War, Sexual content, Death, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Injury/injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction and Abandonment