After the shocking truth about Oak’s parentage, Jude must do everything in her power to keep Oak safe, even if that means puppeteering High King Cardan. But being the King’s seneschal isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially if it means controlling Cardan. Jude must weave her way through arising conflicts with the land and sea and must not let the power eat her alive. In this novel, Jude must figure out which “friend” means to betray her, and who she can truly rely on.
If you thought the first book was amazing, then prepare yourself for The Wicked King. This book was a huge improvement from the first book, and we saw real character development in all the main characters. The plot was exciting and kept leading on to something more intriguing. Additionally, compared to the first book, this book gave more clarity to the world of Faerie and showed us different parts that weren’t discussed in the first book. The themes of betrayal, loyalty, and ambition showed how events that occurred in the novel could happen to anyone in real life, even if we aren’t magical beings. I also enjoyed seeing Cardan and Jude’s relationship delve into something deeper and more meaningful. Overall, I would give this book a 4 out of5 rating; I can’t wait to read more!