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A review by em_thebookish_girl
Wretched by Emily McIntire
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Emily never fails to deliver; I continue to fall in love with her characters and work every time I read her books! (It's so hard to decide my favourite characters or book(s)!) She's one of the few author's works where I can effortlessly finish reading in one sitting. And if there's an author who can successfully create and execute a storyline featuring a "female villain/villainess", of course, Emily Mcintire would be at the top of my list! But the steam and spice! I did not expect to see it happen so early on in the book. The Sugarlake series is one of my favourite series, but Emily's dark romances are something else!
I love the uniqueness of each book in this series. An enthralling storyline and "The Wizard of Oz" inspired fractured fairytale; I adore how smoothly Emily incorporates these references throughout the book. Wretched is a twist of bad girl/good boy, grumpy/sunshine; enemies with benefits, secret identity/undercover agent, organized crime and forbidden romance.
Our female MC, Eveline/Evie, is a complex, bold and badass character, yet, she's also loyal, fragile and has a vulnerable side. But make no mistake, you do not want to mess with her (she does have a *slight* temper). She is wickedly smart and intelligent, after all, Evie is the "brains" in her family. Her family's business wouldn't thrive or survive without her sharp intelligence. However, Evie doesn't get the recognition she deserves then again, she prefers to go unnoticed; she doesn't mind being in the shadows.
Nicholas/Nick's career is his life; he's the best in his field. However, Nick's latest assignment will test him by pushing him to the limits. Evie and Nick shouldn't be attracted to each other, especially when they easily aggravate each other. She has a "bleeding heart", and Nick is "heartless". Evie wants to be in control, and he willingly surrenders, well, sometimes.
Evie and Nick cannot deny the fact that they want each other desperately; the chemistry and intense tension between them is off the charts! Their banter, dialogues and innuendos, I enjoyed every second of it! And their tender moments... ahh... Nick might be "heartless", but he was such a romantic in those scenes. (The poetry he recited to Evie did it for me *swoon*)
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
I love the uniqueness of each book in this series. An enthralling storyline and "The Wizard of Oz" inspired fractured fairytale; I adore how smoothly Emily incorporates these references throughout the book. Wretched is a twist of bad girl/good boy, grumpy/sunshine; enemies with benefits, secret identity/undercover agent, organized crime and forbidden romance.
Our female MC, Eveline/Evie, is a complex, bold and badass character, yet, she's also loyal, fragile and has a vulnerable side. But make no mistake, you do not want to mess with her (she does have a *slight* temper). She is wickedly smart and intelligent, after all, Evie is the "brains" in her family. Her family's business wouldn't thrive or survive without her sharp intelligence. However, Evie doesn't get the recognition she deserves then again, she prefers to go unnoticed; she doesn't mind being in the shadows.
Nicholas/Nick's career is his life; he's the best in his field. However, Nick's latest assignment will test him by pushing him to the limits. Evie and Nick shouldn't be attracted to each other, especially when they easily aggravate each other. She has a "bleeding heart", and Nick is "heartless". Evie wants to be in control, and he willingly surrenders, well, sometimes.
Evie and Nick cannot deny the fact that they want each other desperately; the chemistry and intense tension between them is off the charts! Their banter, dialogues and innuendos, I enjoyed every second of it! And their tender moments... ahh... Nick might be "heartless", but he was such a romantic in those scenes. (The poetry he recited to Evie did it for me *swoon*)
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Drug use