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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wretched does a great job of describing an interesting dynamic in a family-run drug business, but I found that they same information is run through over and over again: the main character feels under appreciated, and the other main character is horny. The adult scenes are worthwhile (and there’s a lot of them), but the characters are a little lacking. Meh, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
Not nearly as good character development or overall story as the first two.
“Let me be your calm in the chaos, pretty girl.”
Chefs kiss.
Chefs kiss.
I had no idea how to feel coming into Wretched!
The Wizard of Oz was never my favorite movie growing up so I was scared I wouldn't be as connected to this story or characters
HOWEVER - this isn't a retelling or highly based on that story! There are aspects in the book that can link you to certain characters or events from the film but overall this book stands alone!
This story follows Eveline and Nicholas - starting out with a bang, the two meet just to quickly say goodbye without so much as a name given! But when events pull them back together, secrets and the darkness of their lives keep them on their toes not willing to trust one another.
I tried to keep that as vague as possible but still give some information - how did I do lol?
Although I really love this series, I was right with my initial thoughts and didn't connect to the characters as much as I would've liked to, but that is a personal opinion! It was very fast paced in the beginning chapters and maybe it's because I've been reading so much slow burn, but I just wasn't about that right now.
I would still recommend this series as a whole and I am excited for her 4th book release with this series "Twisted" coming out in February 2023!
Favorite Quotes: (spoilers) read at your own risk!
Don't think too hard, you'll hurt yourself -Eveline
Words were my calm in life filled with chaos. -Nicholas
But if I'm her calm, then she is my chaos -Nicholas
I don't think I knew what home was until I found her. -Nicholas
I don't love Eveline in spite of her flaws. I love her because of them -Nicholas
The Wizard of Oz was never my favorite movie growing up so I was scared I wouldn't be as connected to this story or characters
HOWEVER - this isn't a retelling or highly based on that story! There are aspects in the book that can link you to certain characters or events from the film but overall this book stands alone!
This story follows Eveline and Nicholas - starting out with a bang, the two meet just to quickly say goodbye without so much as a name given! But when events pull them back together, secrets and the darkness of their lives keep them on their toes not willing to trust one another.
I tried to keep that as vague as possible but still give some information - how did I do lol?
Although I really love this series, I was right with my initial thoughts and didn't connect to the characters as much as I would've liked to, but that is a personal opinion! It was very fast paced in the beginning chapters and maybe it's because I've been reading so much slow burn, but I just wasn't about that right now.
I would still recommend this series as a whole and I am excited for her 4th book release with this series "Twisted" coming out in February 2023!
Favorite Quotes: (spoilers) read at your own risk!
Don't think too hard, you'll hurt yourself -Eveline
Words were my calm in life filled with chaos. -Nicholas
But if I'm her calm, then she is my chaos -Nicholas
I don't think I knew what home was until I found her. -Nicholas
I don't love Eveline in spite of her flaws. I love her because of them -Nicholas