Oh wow it was great to be back in this world and with these characters. Jude was a *total* badass in this book; Cardan had even more swagger than in Cruel Prince. And her fractious relationship with Cardan was *everything*! There was so much tension between them and that rippled out into the rest of the narrative. I was completely won over by their romance in this book- forgive me if I squeal, cos I am on this ship!!
There were lots of antagonists as well- which didnโt hurt ๐ Tarryn, in particular, was still a self-centred biatch- who openly says that she sees herself as a hero- so good to know nothingโs changed (also called it).
What was really fab though was the way Black expanded the world building in this story. I *loved* the use of the Undersea and its impact on the plot left me gasping. Plus, *hello Severin of Fairfield*- yes, I spotted you there, straight out of The Darkest Part of the Forest (I may have died when Black got all self-referential there ๐)
And, of course, like its predecessor, Wicked King was addictive and impossible to put down (so yeah, blame my lack of notes for the fact this review is a little watered down ๐). I will say that the pace in the first half was a bit slower, however it certainly picked up and the last hundred pages were a whirlwind of emotions. There was a veritable tsunami of *machinations* and *political intrigue*. I am curious- nay, DESPERATE- to see where it goes! I want book 3, like, yesterday!
4ยฝ/5 bananas
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And since it’s such chaos in the faerie realm right now, I’ve decided to do everyone a favour and crown myself queen:
So have you read any of the books in this series? Do you plan to? Did you love them as much as I did? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
I agree! It is a great read.
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So glad you agree!! ๐
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I have read and adored both!
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Ahh so glad you think so!!!
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Not doing any recreational reading anymore when they don’t make them available in Kindlunlimited.
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Fair enough.
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I loved The Wicked King – Iโm so glad that you enjoyed it just as much! I need the next book right now!
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So glad you enjoyed it too!!! ๐ Me too!!!
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This added give years to my life! Yesssss, love! I hope you’re currently having the happiest of reading. โค
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Ahh so glad!!! You too!!! โค
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I can’t wait to see how Black ends it!
Also cool crown ๐
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Me too!! hehe thank you ๐
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I heartily approve you Queen Move. About time somebody kicked some fae ass and put things into order. Now they can grow magical bananas instead of bothering us humans. ๐
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hehehe well I’m glad to hear it ๐ hahhaa I definitely think a massive monkey armed with bananas could do the trick ๐ (it’d be fun to be bribed with magical bananas too ๐ )
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That must be the most gushing review I’ve read from you ๐ The crown definitely suits you – do you plan to take part in the Bookstooge’s Bookish Tzar quest? ๐๐
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hehehe well that’s saying something considering all my other reviews ๐ hehehe thank you ๐ hehe well I haven’t been included, but I think that’s only to be fair to the other contestants- I’d knock them all out of the park (by pelting them with bananas ๐ )
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I haven’t read The Wicked King yet but I’m excited to! Can’t wait to read about the Undersea. Great review!
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Oh I hope you love it! (I bet you will!) Thank you!
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I looove this book! So glad you love it too! I loved getting to see the Undersea too, and also Cardannnn โค
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Ahh I’m so glad you loved it!!! Me too!! ๐ โค
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I loved this one too!
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Ah I’m really glad!!
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As always I love your review. But it makes me feel bad because I really want to read it.
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Thank you so much!! hehe well I hope you get the chance to!
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I need to do it.
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Wow… Loved your review๐. I have both the books on my kindle.. Too be read. I know I am too slow.
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Thank you so much!! โค Ahh I really hope you like them! hehe no worries- I only read the first one a month ago- lots to look forward to that way!! ๐
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Sounds amazing! Great review!
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It was! Thank you!
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Great review, and I’m so glad you loved it! I personally thought this one was *so much better* than The Cruel Prince! I didn’t exactly ship Cardan and Jude until their relationship unfolded a bit more in TWK, and now I’m on board too ๐ The ending wasn’t as shocking as the ending in TCP, but I still *died*. And I have so many questions! So many concerns!
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Thank you!! I really did ๐ And I totally can understand why! Ahh me too!!! YES!!!
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So glad you enjoyed it ๐ I really started off on a not so great foot with The Cruel Prince and I simply cannot bring myself to read the sequel… Usually I am quite easy with the twistedness but in TCP, for some reason, it simply just pissed me off so bad ๐ hahaha.. who knows, maybe I need to try again in the future and see how goes then? I will certainly keep an eye out for your review of book #3 and if that’s solid as well I will feel more inclined to try again.
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Thank you! Oh yeah I remember your review and I think your view is totally understandable. I almost feel bad for liking the twistedness… almost ๐ But I enjoyed it way too much ๐ hehe well if you do pick it up again, I hope you have more luck with it!
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Squeal away!!! This book totally deserves it ๐ Great Review!!! I loved Jude and Cardan and the Undersea too โค And I also need the next book NOW!
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Ahh I’m so glad you agree! ๐ thank you!! I’m so glad you loved them too โค Ahh me too!!!
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It was fabulous! I totally agree!!
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Ahh I’m really glad you agree!
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Great reivew! I agree that the first half was a bit slow and the ending was pretty intense! Loved the last chapter! It was amazing! Can’t wait to read the Queen Of Nothing! ๐
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Thank you! Glad you agree!! Totally with you about the last chapter! Me too!!
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So glad you liked this one! I really think she amped up the intrigue from book 1. I can’t wait til book 3. ๐
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Yeah I definitely think so!! Me too!!
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I love this series! It’s so dark and stabby. And talk about a cliffhanger at the end of book two. I can’t wait to read book three. It’s just a pity we have to wait so long.
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Ah I’m so glad you do! Really agree!! Yes!! (although the pub date has been pushed upto November!!!)
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I personally didn’t love The Cruel Prince, but my dislike wasn’t strong enough to NOT give the second book a chance. I’ve heard it’s way better anyway, so I’m glad you liked this one. ๐ Excellent review!
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Ah fair enough- I personally think it’s similar to the first, so I’m not sure you’ll like it. But thank you!
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