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Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
5.0

Wicked Saints ends up being a dark, twisted, and bloody story that will leave readers dying for more. Action packed and yet a bit slow to get through, Wicked Saints manages to get its readers completely immersed in the story once they manage to fully get their grasp of the world building and the characters. Thankfully, the story the author brings to life feels like something fresh that will call up to readers who are looking for a change.

The war, the blood, the magic and the character growth that are present in the story end up being darker than they sound. As we travel through Kalyazin and Tranavia with our group of main characters known as Nadya, Serefin, Malachiaz, Parijahan and Rashid, the world that comes to life ends up being quite an intriguing battlefield. Thanks to the dual point of view, we’re able to see the two sides of the story, something that definitely helps when it comes to understanding the characters, their beliefs and motifs, and their different magic systems, which eventually led to their current war. An enjoyable thing about this story is how the author manages to not only portray and explain this war-ravaged world but also show us how this affects our main characters and their actions, showing us just how far they’re willing to go to get things done and survive.

If you’re looking for a new dark fantasy full of secrets, forbidden romance, and an intriguing world building, then you might want to keep Wicked Saints under your radar. For once you get the hang of things during the first few slow chapters you might actually end up devouring...or dropping it.