A review by izzie_r
The Wicked King by Holly Black

adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I want Cardan. Even though
he exiled her but that’s okay bc of some tiktok spoilers I’ve seen…🥰🥰
also round of applause for chapter 15!!!! ( I re read it like three times, I don’t even mind the tail) starting a Taryn,Locke,and Madoc hate club. ALSO
I physically gagged when Balekin said ‘kiss me like I’m Cardan’ or Smth like that like WHAT and Cardan not finding out??? Cmon missed overprotective bf opportunity there
I want to take a moment to acknowledge how amazing Jude is like the SHADE she gives nicasia throughout the book to make her jealous of Jurdan (I think that’s Cardan and Jude’s ship name idek). Also ‘someone you love has already betrayed you’ (I dunno the actual line) BUT I WAS SHOCKED I WANTED TO CRY AND THROW HANDS. Miss gurl got betrayed by more than that person anyway bless her
ghost, Taryn, madoc, Cardan 💔
let’s also appreciate how the enemies to lovers was actually enemies to lovering in book 2 I was giggling and kicking my feet 🤭 anyway I understand why the next book (which I sadly have to wait 2 days for 💔 ) is called ‘Queen of nothing’ brb lemme go cry, and die. 
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