The Wicked King, Holly Black

 

The Wicked King by Holly Black is the second book in the Folk of the Air series.

Started: 8/30/2023
Completed: 9/6/2023
Recommendation: Mild Recommendation
Recommended By: Nobody

Review:

This was much more of a young adult novel than the predecessor.  All the same, I am not sure how I would feel about my young adult child reading it.  There are decidedly adult themes and both clever and interesting approaches to feelings of shame and inadequacy.  The plot became transparent and exceedingly predictable.  I'm not sure if I will read the next in the series.

The Cruel Prince, Holly Black

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is the first book in the Folk of the Air Series.  I really don't know how I come to pick up these young adult novels.  We shall see how this one does.

Started: 7/17/2020

Completed: 7/18/2020

Recommendation: Recommended

Recommended By: Not sure

Review:

This is a decent book.  I don't know why it is young adult.  The topics are quite serious, there is plenty of violence, and Ms. Black uses complicated language with nuance and grace.  I enjoyed this book and it was a "quick listen."  The plot lines are not demanding and a few are patently obvious (maybe that makes it young adult?).  I enjoyed the book and there was even a bit of a comedy of errors going on.