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The Wicked King

Holly Black

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 4.1 (1.2K on Hardcover)

308 pages · Released Jan 8, 2019

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A note for parents

The Wicked King is a dark fantasy sequel featuring political intrigue, betrayal, and mortal-faerie conflict that appeals to older teens. While violence exists, it's not graphic; the real tension comes from psychological manipulation, court politics, and moral ambiguity. The romance is emotionally charged but not explicit, and themes of power, control, and survival may resonate with or challenge mature readers.

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From the publisher

The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Cruel Prince. You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. The first lesson is to make yourself strong. After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her brother safe.... The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Cruel Prince. You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. The first lesson is to make yourself strong. After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were easy to control. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her even as his fascination with her remains undiminished. When it becomes all too clear that someone close to Jude means to betray her, threatening her own life and the lives of everyone she loves, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings for Cardan to maintain control as a mortal in a Faerie world.

Shelved under

  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Strong Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Loveable Characters
  • Diverse Characters
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • Plot driven
  • Character driven
  • enemies to lovers
  • Adventurous

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ISBN 9780316310338 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers