A review by ellemnope
The Wicker King by K. Ancrum

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.0

It's a bit of a weird one, but a good one. It requires some suspension of disbelief along the way, but I just let it wash over me and enjoyed the ride. There is something about this book that just gripped my heart and held it in a vice. Though written in a bit of a disjointed way without a smooth "normal" organization of plot, the narrative pulled me in slowly until I was whole-heartedly attached to these characters. The anguish and love that pours through the words made me ache for August and Jack. The pace is fairly quick and the ending was stellar.