The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air #2) by Holly Black, narrated by Caitlin Kelly
Fantasy/Romance
Summary: After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her younger brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne.
336 pages
My Rating: B
I like this series, but I don't think it will ever be one I look back on with great fondness. Jude is hard to like, and Cardan is worse. The only time I really get interested is when they talk, because there is something there, but... it doesn't make me love this series, and I really wish I did. Part of the problem is Black is incredibly adept at making a true faerie realm, where the intrigue is high, and the characters are only out for their own gain, which means they're generally unlikeable to me. I'd say it makes her an adept writer, but possibly not for me. I guess I'll learn if I read any of her other books, because she does write things I think I will enjoy. We'll see if I do, I guess.
But. If you like faerie realm stories, this is definitely worth a try. The first one, at the very least. And this is an excellent follow-up. I'd say if I haven't turned you off the idea yet, definitely check it out. And if I have, but you like the faerie realm as an idea, give the first one a look and see what you think. You might enjoy it. But if you don't like faeries or intrigue, this one's definitely not the series for you.
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