Reviews with content warning for Gore - The Wicked Remain

I’m glad I finished the series I love the world I’m a sucker for boarding school stories. I think the romances were sweet and I think the lore of the curse was somewhat well done. I think there are still some things that needed clarifying (see spoilers). Also I think the comparisons to TV teen dramas are really warranted. Some of the dialogue really is giving teen melodrama. Also some of the characters motivations were unclear at times. And I think it’s inevitable with four perspectives that you will play favorites and unfortunately mine was Rory who definitely got the least amount of chapters. But it still was a fun read though!

it’s not clear to me how Yuki survived because Ella “believes.” And I think too many objects got involved to follow

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

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UPDATE!!!

Okay, okay, okay. Everybody stay calm. Everybody stay f**** calm!

I want to thank SOURCEBOOKS Fire and NetGalley so much. Because this book? My favorite of this month. It has everything.

So after a messy and bloody winter ball, and some holidays, the four girls are back together and have one goal: break the curse. But it may not be that easy, and maybe not what it seems.

I loved the first volume; this was my most anticipated book of the year. So when I was reached to read an e-arc I HAD to say yes. And you know what? I don’t regret it. Our characters have significant development, and the mystery and thriller sides are fantastic. I loved the focus on Yuki’s power. Because our girl deserves to be badass and morally grey. I was scared for them all along. Also when I thought “I know what’s happening”... Well no, I did not actually.

The fact that I loved all the girls equally just proves how great Laura Pohl is for writing characters. She’s great at writing mysteries, action, touching, and sad scene. There’s a bit of romance, but what is a fairy tale without a bit of romance? Also, one of them may surprise you.

But what I loved more? The relationships between all the characters. It evolves with good and bad. They are real relationships, and that makes the characters even more real.

So, yes, I loved this book, as I planned to. Thank you Laura Pohl for it.
Also, I annotated it so much…

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