Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by catnapsnbooks
Wicked Gods by Michelle Hercules
4.0
Wicked Gods is a novel that is packed full of tropes and so will appeal to a number of readers. It is a bully romance that is set in an academy, has elements of suspense and mystery, is developing into a reverse harem and is set in a paranormal world. Reading it like that it sounds chaotic and like it should be too much but Michelle Hercules manages to weave all these threads together to make Wicked Gods a fantastic read.
Set against the backdrop of a world divided into Idols (those with powers) and Norm (those without) Wicked Gods explores the concept of power corrupting those who hold it and the struggle of the oppressed. Daisy, a Norm, is shaped by her past to hate the Idols. Bryce, Rufio, Mopheus and Phoenix are likewise moulded by their upbringing to display contempt towards Norms. This leads to the crux of the story as their worlds continue to collide. I liked the depth that Michelle Hercules gave these characters, that their flaws were not obvious or stereotypical of the genre. This is a slow burn and while a reverse harem is promised it has yet to result.
The plot of Wicked Gods is intriguing with many elements still unresolved by the final page. The motivation of some major players are murky and make you want to pick up the next book straight away so it is a good thing the series is already complete.
Wicked Gods is a great start to an intriguing new series and would recommend it for readers of paranormal/fantasy, bully romance, academy, reverse harem, gods and magic.
Set against the backdrop of a world divided into Idols (those with powers) and Norm (those without) Wicked Gods explores the concept of power corrupting those who hold it and the struggle of the oppressed. Daisy, a Norm, is shaped by her past to hate the Idols. Bryce, Rufio, Mopheus and Phoenix are likewise moulded by their upbringing to display contempt towards Norms. This leads to the crux of the story as their worlds continue to collide. I liked the depth that Michelle Hercules gave these characters, that their flaws were not obvious or stereotypical of the genre. This is a slow burn and while a reverse harem is promised it has yet to result.
The plot of Wicked Gods is intriguing with many elements still unresolved by the final page. The motivation of some major players are murky and make you want to pick up the next book straight away so it is a good thing the series is already complete.
Wicked Gods is a great start to an intriguing new series and would recommend it for readers of paranormal/fantasy, bully romance, academy, reverse harem, gods and magic.