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A review by solybugs
Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It is extremely easy to empathize with Nadya's way of thinking and her internal conflict throughout the whole book, which makes you feel the same heartwrenching emotions that she eventually feels. It also is surprisingly interesting to hear about the setting's politics, something that I wouldn't think I would be interested in. Easy 5/5 stars.
Edit: A bit after this review, I learned that the author was anti-semetic and racist. I have brought my review down to 3.5/5 stars not only because of that but also because after reading some other reviews, I noticed some more flaws with this book that I hadn't before. It was engaging and fun to read but definitely has its flaws. And the author shouldn't be supported.
Edit: A bit after this review, I learned that the author was anti-semetic and racist. I have brought my review down to 3.5/5 stars not only because of that but also because after reading some other reviews, I noticed some more flaws with this book that I hadn't before. It was engaging and fun to read but definitely has its flaws. And the author shouldn't be supported.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and War
Moderate: Self harm, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Death
Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Gore, Torture, and Abandonment
Self-harm is used both as part of a magical system and there are references to past self-harm. There is also talk of human sacrifice. Also, strong religious fighting is part of the main political conflict throughout the whole book.