A review by podanotherjessi
The Wicker King by K. Ancrum

adventurous challenging tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is such a fascinating exploration of co-dependency. The progress is somehow so slow and yet incredibly sudden. You know why August does what he does, all the while wishing he'd do anything else. I'd like to have had some perspective from Jack, but all and all a wonderful read.

Characters: 9
Plot: 8
Setting: 8
General appeal: 9
Writing style: 10
Originality: 10
Ending: 7
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