A review by xx_selenite
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I want to start with what I think is the most positive point: I feel this book is a massive step up compared to the rest of the series in terms of writing. The plot, though not revolutionary, was enough to keep me entertained, and there were some passages I thought well-written. Even the sex scenes made me cringe way less than others, although a few sentences still made me frown.
It was interesting to talk about grief, and I thought Francesca was an interesting main character. She was easy to appreciate. I wish I could say the same about Michael, but that would be a lie. He had qualities, and sometimes he made me smile, but a few aspects of his personality were red flags in my eyes. 
It was still a cute story and I spent a rather good time reading it. I particularly liked the epilogue.