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A review by _bookishbrina
Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
oh ? my ? god? that was so good! I was NOT expecting to love this as much. Not gonna lie, I wish I had read this sooner. It's not YA as much as New Adult honestly.
This is Shadow & Bones if Alina had chosen the Darkling. But darker. And Gothic-ish.
The first part was a bit slow, but the second half really brought this home.
Tropes we can find:
- Found Family (to a light degree)
- Enemies to Lovers (I didn't even see that one coming!)
- Enemies to Allies
- They become what they fear the most
“She wanted to know everything about this strange, secretive boy. He was a liar, and she wanted his truths.”
“I was born with the potential for monstrosity, as all people are,” he said finally. “The Salt Mines made it reality. All I have is what they made me.”
This is Shadow & Bones if Alina had chosen the Darkling. But darker. And Gothic-ish.
The first part was a bit slow, but the second half really brought this home.
Tropes we can find:
- Found Family (to a light degree)
- Enemies to Lovers (I didn't even see that one coming!)
- Enemies to Allies
- They become what they fear the most
“She wanted to know everything about this strange, secretive boy. He was a liar, and she wanted his truths.”
“I was born with the potential for monstrosity, as all people are,” he said finally. “The Salt Mines made it reality. All I have is what they made me.”