The Wicked and the Willing by Lianyu Tan

The Wicked and the Willing

Lianyu Tan

434 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical horror lgbtqia+ dark emotional medium-paced

Description

Love demands sacrifice. Her blood. Her body. Even her life.Singapore, 1927.Verity Edevane needs blood. And not just anyone’s blood. She craves the sweet, salty rush from a young woman’s veins, the heady swirl of desire mixed with fealty—such a rar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 72%
mysterious 41%
emotional 39%
challenging 29%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 19%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 27% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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