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Fantasy · 2019 · PG-13

The Wicked King

by Holly Black

The only way to survive is to use them before they use you.

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Violence

A lot

Strong

Language

None

None

Sexual Content

Some

Moderate

Substance Use

None

None

Emotional Intensity

Some

Moderate

What this book is about

Jude has maneuvered into a position of power over the faerie High King — but keeping control of the cruel, beautiful Cardan while surviving court intrigue proves more dangerous than she imagined.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Court violence and assassination

Morally grey protagonist

Manipulative relationship dynamics

Significant cliffhanger ending

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