Emily A. Duncan: Wicked Saints (2019, St. Martin's Press)
400 pages
English language
Published Sept. 27, 2019 by St. Martin's Press.
Fast passed, utterly riveting, couldn't put it down. This was such a fun read. On to the next one.
*Update: I loved this book but did not finish the sequel and do not plan to read the third book at this time. After reading this originally I found out that the premise of the series relies on a bunch of antisemitic tropes. Due to this and the fact that the second book was confusing and I did not enjoy it at all, I do not recommend this book/series. I’ve left my original review intact below.
If you like magic, blood, forbidden glances over a multitude of wounds (literal and otherwise), beleaguered princes, and a darkly brooding danger boy chased by a conflicted magic girl, read WICKED SAINTS.
This is one of those books where I loved how it felt to read it, but when I try to list what occurred the intricacies escape me and it feels like only a couple of things actually happened. I think the prince …
Holy saints and gods, this book exceeded ALL of my expectations!
The intricate world and the vivid visuals make this book really stand out in my mind, and the cover with the white and blue, and the cathedral, and the dripping blood is such a beautiful representation of the story.
The absolute best part of this story for me was the realistic way the relationship is portrayed, the way that you can have feelings for someone that you can't absolutely trust, and sometimes don't even like. But that draw doesn't fall away, it's all there still and it reminded me of my real life relationships. Some of the parts between them reminded me soooo much of when I get mad at my husband and he acts more affectionate to try to get me to forgive him. When someone you love does something to break your trust, it doesn't stop you …
Holy saints and gods, this book exceeded ALL of my expectations!
The intricate world and the vivid visuals make this book really stand out in my mind, and the cover with the white and blue, and the cathedral, and the dripping blood is such a beautiful representation of the story.
The absolute best part of this story for me was the realistic way the relationship is portrayed, the way that you can have feelings for someone that you can't absolutely trust, and sometimes don't even like. But that draw doesn't fall away, it's all there still and it reminded me of my real life relationships. Some of the parts between them reminded me soooo much of when I get mad at my husband and he acts more affectionate to try to get me to forgive him. When someone you love does something to break your trust, it doesn't stop you loving them, and the realness of the relationship/s in this book just made it feel so real and good.
Seriously one of my favorite books this year, and maybe ever. SO. GOOD.
