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A review by onlyongracexm
The King's Men by Nora Sakavic
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The King’s Men, or the book where Neil bullshits his way out of a mob war.
Neil’s past is rapidly catching up to him and there is little time to make things right. Much has changed about the Neil of the first book because now Neil has reasons to stay with the Palmetto State Foxes, his family, his home. You can really feel his resolve radiating from the pages, very different from the Neil who was determined to bolt, so you know that the character development is A++ up in here.
This conclusion to the trilogy goes out on a soft yet hopeful note (although I wish there was a little more to the epilogue). I’m happy that the characters, despite all that’s happened regarding the Moriyamas and Neil, they stay true to their code and their friendship and resolve to protect their own, no matter who they used to be before. That kind of connection is profound, but is magnificently portrayed in the camaraderie of this once fractured, but now whole, team.
My heart aches for Andrew Minyard and Neil Josten, but I’m happy that they’re now safe and content and together. (My heart physically aches for them, especially Andrew. Why am I so emotional?)
Neil’s past is rapidly catching up to him and there is little time to make things right. Much has changed about the Neil of the first book because now Neil has reasons to stay with the Palmetto State Foxes, his family, his home. You can really feel his resolve radiating from the pages, very different from the Neil who was determined to bolt, so you know that the character development is A++ up in here.
This conclusion to the trilogy goes out on a soft yet hopeful note (although I wish there was a little more to the epilogue). I’m happy that the characters, despite all that’s happened regarding the Moriyamas and Neil, they stay true to their code and their friendship and resolve to protect their own, no matter who they used to be before. That kind of connection is profound, but is magnificently portrayed in the camaraderie of this once fractured, but now whole, team.
My heart aches for Andrew Minyard and Neil Josten, but I’m happy that they’re now safe and content and together. (My heart physically aches for them, especially Andrew. Why am I so emotional?)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, and Kidnapping
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault