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Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins

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adventurous hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I had a very bad case of good-girl syndrome. 

What I absolute loved about this book is that there was no big villain to defeat. After learning of the circumstances that stand between Angles, Demons and Humans, Anna goes on a road trip. Fun! We get to see her interact with her peers and her friends instead of defeating a huge evil that only "she had the power to defeat". 

The main character Anna is beautifully developed.  There is plenty characterization to truly flesh her out as a person, but still allowed for the reader to slightly project themselves onto her. (One thing that I absolutely love about her physical description is that we're upper-lip freckle twins.) I think she was super fun to follow around and watch the world unfold from her POV. This book gets steamy in a couple areas and I thought it was a perfect amount for the story. Her mother Patti is super friendly and Jay her best friend is super genuine. Wendy Higgins makes it very easy to fall in love with the characters in her stories. 

Kaidan one of the main characters is just another example of that. He's super fun, definitely flirty and complex. He's not one note as some would expect him to be and I like to see how he deals with his inner conflicts. A definite love-able character. I also really liked Veronica! I love how Wendy Higgins incorporated her into the story and into Anna 's life.
 
I feel excited at the initial thought of him, and then sad.  
I thought this quote was so beautiful. I think this really covers how someone feels after a serious breakup with someone. And its not directly connected to dating anyone but just a strong bond. Especially close friends. 

I find it hard to categorize this novel. While it definitely has romance in it, the novel is not encompassed by that aspect. Instead it follows Anna and her feelings. I'm very glad that I got into this series. 

Minor Spoilers
 
I've seen many people critique the use of love in the novel. Mostly saying that she finds love for Kaidan too soon. But if anyone has ever gone on a road trip with one of their crushes across country they'll know feelings develop quite quickly. Especially when sharing very similar circumstances and pressures placed onto them. As it is much easier to create a bond with someone when you share something in common.
 

Major Spoilers!
 
  The way that Kaidan stops himself from his sin is incredible because if you think about it Anna would never! She literally goes crazy anytime she's near drugs and this girl is practically jumping on Kaidan. It shows how truly strong and in control of himself that he truly is, even if he doesn't think of himself a strong. 
 

  • My review for the second novel is up if you would like to look at that as well. 
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