A review by shelvesofivy
The Wicked King by Holly Black

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

I know that sometimes sequels suffer, but I personally found this one leagues above the first book in terms of tension, intrigue, and overall pacing. God these characters now have me in a chokehold <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Torture, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, and War

depictions of drowning