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A Wicked Trilogy #3.6
El rey
Mientras la atracción entre Caden y Brighton crece a pesar de tenerlo todo en contra, deben trabajar juntos para detener a un antiguo fae que planea liberar a la Reina. Esta no tiene otro deseo que ver a Caden convertirse en el malvado príncipe que una vez fue, temido por faes y humanos por igual.
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First published July 23, 2019
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# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
To email me, please use the below addy.
jenniferlarmentrout@live.com
# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
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June 22, 2021
The King
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trigger warnings:
Torture (a major part of the book)
Violence
Kidnapping
This is pure fu*king PERFECTION-
Wow, just wowowow-
First off, this was some deep, deep sh*t and I absolutely LOVED IT.
I loved it, and I have no other words. And I'm also shocked, like I can't speak. I just slapped my hand over my mouth so hard I'll probably get a mark-
Don't mind me, I'm just going to stay up all night to read the last book because I have no other choice. But it's fine because I got summer vacation today, so I have nothing to do for 2 months (other than read ofc), yay!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trigger warnings:
Torture (a major part of the book)
Violence
Kidnapping
This is pure fu*king PERFECTION-
Wow, just wowowow-
First off, this was some deep, deep sh*t and I absolutely LOVED IT.
I loved it, and I have no other words. And I'm also shocked, like I can't speak. I just slapped my hand over my mouth so hard I'll probably get a mark-
Don't mind me, I'm just going to stay up all night to read the last book because I have no other choice. But it's fine because I got summer vacation today, so I have nothing to do for 2 months (other than read ofc), yay!
July 14, 2019
If this book is even half as good as the Wicked trilogy and the first novella The Prince then it will be well worth these 5 stars. The Prince left us in an OMG place and I for one can't wait for the continued story of Caden and Brighton. I am hoping that The King picks up immediately where The Prince ended.
7/13/19--- well I just officially finished this book and my first reaction was OMG you didn't Jennifer, how could you? This book totally lived up to the hype and surpassed it. I went back and reread the prince first then read The King today. It really put me through the emotional wringer. It is a great story and I was so ready for a HEA, not the shocking cliff hanger I got. I was totally not aware that another novella was coming and if she doesn't have plans for one she better watch her back. Im just sayin.
Go out and get this story if you haven't yet Itasca total winner. 5/5 stars again.
7/13/19--- well I just officially finished this book and my first reaction was OMG you didn't Jennifer, how could you? This book totally lived up to the hype and surpassed it. I went back and reread the prince first then read The King today. It really put me through the emotional wringer. It is a great story and I was so ready for a HEA, not the shocking cliff hanger I got. I was totally not aware that another novella was coming and if she doesn't have plans for one she better watch her back. Im just sayin.
Go out and get this story if you haven't yet Itasca total winner. 5/5 stars again.
July 28, 2019
The King was action packed, emotional and there was even more sexual tension between Brighton and Caden *fans face*. When I finished that last page, I was shocked again that I read a novella. At almost 200 pages, there was so much packed into this book and I even found myself crying because I was so emotionally invested. The King was definitely a phenomenal follow up to The Prince! So if you're a fan of The Wicked Trilogy, fae or Jennifer Armentrout then you have to pick this one up!
The story started two years after The Prince ended. Brighton was focused on hunting down the fae who killed her mother and nearly killed her too. It didn't matter that she had never hunt fae for The Order, she'd been trained just like everyone else. So while Brighton was out for revenge and redemption, Caden seemed to turn up wherever Brighton was.
Caden and Brighton traveled down a forbidden path that had me absolutely addicted. He's fae, she's in The Order. They should not be together, but their story was oh so seductive and sexy. And when we learned both of their secrets, ohhhhhh it was so good! With twists and turns, it was impossible to put this book down. Especially since you can binge it in one sitting. While one of the twists hurt my heart, the other one I saw coming! But hold on because there are also some dark and twisted moments that left me horrified to read what unfolded next.
With lots of angst, my emotions were through the roof. And while this story pulled at my heart, there was also moments of lightness since we got to spend time with our favorites. Tink was hilarious as ever with his Amazon addiction and his antics with Dixon. Ren, Ivy and so many others we cared for from The Wicked Trilogy were in the story too. Plus I loved watching how much Brighton grew emotionally and physically. And Caden. Sigh. He stole my heart even more. Caden was beyond protective and while I knew he had to have a huge heart, well, I can't say more other than he easily became one of my book boyfriends!
So yes, I definitely recommend this book! But start with The Prince. And if you even want to go further back, then you can pick up The Wicked Trilogy. They're all so amazing! Now I'm counting down the days until I can read the third and final book about Caden and Brighton. That ending has me desperately wanting to know what happens next but also left me screaming and smiling I Knew It!! Enjoy!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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The King was quiet for several moments, and then he looked at me. “If you knew that someone you…you looked fondly upon was doing something that would surely lead to their demise, would you not try to stop them?”
“Are you saying you look fondly upon me, King?”
His head tilted, and then he looked away.
The story started two years after The Prince ended. Brighton was focused on hunting down the fae who killed her mother and nearly killed her too. It didn't matter that she had never hunt fae for The Order, she'd been trained just like everyone else. So while Brighton was out for revenge and redemption, Caden seemed to turn up wherever Brighton was.
Part of me hated how my body responded to him, how my heart swelled and raced whenever he was near. All of me wanted him, though, and I loathed that most of all.
Caden and Brighton traveled down a forbidden path that had me absolutely addicted. He's fae, she's in The Order. They should not be together, but their story was oh so seductive and sexy. And when we learned both of their secrets, ohhhhhh it was so good! With twists and turns, it was impossible to put this book down. Especially since you can binge it in one sitting. While one of the twists hurt my heart, the other one I saw coming! But hold on because there are also some dark and twisted moments that left me horrified to read what unfolded next.
This was insane. I was mad at him, and he was beyond frustrated with me, but this… God, this felt right, and I was so full of raw, painful need that I didn’t care what came next.
With lots of angst, my emotions were through the roof. And while this story pulled at my heart, there was also moments of lightness since we got to spend time with our favorites. Tink was hilarious as ever with his Amazon addiction and his antics with Dixon. Ren, Ivy and so many others we cared for from The Wicked Trilogy were in the story too. Plus I loved watching how much Brighton grew emotionally and physically. And Caden. Sigh. He stole my heart even more. Caden was beyond protective and while I knew he had to have a huge heart, well, I can't say more other than he easily became one of my book boyfriends!
“Duty should never supersede what is right,” he said. “No matter the cost.”
So yes, I definitely recommend this book! But start with The Prince. And if you even want to go further back, then you can pick up The Wicked Trilogy. They're all so amazing! Now I'm counting down the days until I can read the third and final book about Caden and Brighton. That ending has me desperately wanting to know what happens next but also left me screaming and smiling I Knew It!! Enjoy!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
For more of my reviews, please visit:
August 24, 2019
Such a thrilling read!
There is a reason why this author is one of my go-to authors!
The King was so worth all that excitement. King and Caden are omg 😍🤤
This book was jam packed with so much goodness that it's hard to believe it's a novella yet things aren't rushed or chaotic at all.
I can't wait to read more!
There is a reason why this author is one of my go-to authors!
The King was so worth all that excitement. King and Caden are omg 😍🤤
This book was jam packed with so much goodness that it's hard to believe it's a novella yet things aren't rushed or chaotic at all.
I can't wait to read more!
July 24, 2019
5 "This book should be retitled BRIGHTON." Stars!
Wow, wow, wow! does this novella pack a punch! It leaves you satisfied, yet craving more. This is a must read for fans of the Wicked Trilogy- now turned saga. I don't think this is a standalone.
I don't want to say much, but here it is:
1. This was surprisingly dark.
2. Though Brighton started off on my nerve, she has earned my utmost respect.
3. Caden need to learn to share his thoughts.
4. I cannot wait for The Queen. A WHOLE FREAKING YEAR! That is just not right... 😫
Happy reading!
Wow, wow, wow! does this novella pack a punch! It leaves you satisfied, yet craving more. This is a must read for fans of the Wicked Trilogy- now turned saga. I don't think this is a standalone.
I don't want to say much, but here it is:
1. This was surprisingly dark.
2. Though Brighton started off on my nerve, she has earned my utmost respect.
3. Caden need to learn to share his thoughts.
4. I cannot wait for The Queen. A WHOLE FREAKING YEAR! That is just not right... 😫
Happy reading!
July 30, 2019
***Actual Rating: 5/5 Brighton-ing Stars***
Okay, before I start fangirling over The King (Ha! Pun intended!), I’d like to admit some trivial stuff. First of all, The King is book #3.6 in the Wicked Trilogy, which was published several years ago (even earlier than my discovery of Jennifer L. Armentrout for the first time); thus, it’s understandable that I haven’t heard or read the series yet. Even though I’ve seen it somewhere, sometimes, the trilogy just never piqued my interest enough to allure me into its fantastical realm called the Otherworld. Well, what a huge mistake I’ve made. Not too surprisingly, after picking this novella up and devouring it in a go (C’mon, it’s Jennifer L. Armentrout, for God’s sake!), all I can think about now –day and night and day and night–is to start savoring the Wicked trilogy from the first page till the last.
That being said, despite the fact that I haven’t read the original series, these additional novellas can apparently be read as standalones, which serve as the perfect teasers for both JLA fans and newbies. For those who’ve never read JLA’s books, I highly recommend starting with these novellas since you’ll be amazed by how easily Jennifer’s writing style can draw your full attention with simply the first sentence of each chapter, each book.
As far as I’m concerned, The King is the second novella in the Wicked trilogy, with The Prince being the first spin-off bonus. In the Wicked trilogy, the main plot revolves around Ivy and Ren, whom I believe are halflings, meaning both of them are half human, half Otherworld-species. *sorry in advance if I couldn’t quite point out their features considering that I jumped into this book without knowing anything about their world beforehand* Since Ivy and Ren got their what-I-hope-would-be happy ending in the trilogy, it’s time the evil, lesser known side characters got their own. See, this is how JLA rolls: Everyone has their own stories to share, and Jennifer will make sure they all get a chance to tell them to your face. *insert my worshipping gif*
As a result, The King focuses mainly on the evil characters in the trilogy, Caden the King of Summer Fae, and Brighton, a seemingly ordinary human girl. Deep down, I know I should’ve read The Prince before starting this one because Caden used to be the Prince prior to ascending the throne. Anyway, I love every single detail in this novella thanks to Jennifer’s typical writing style. In order not to spoil anything, all I can say is that Brighton suffers through 70% of the book, which reminds me of Alex from the Covenant series, but all those gory and slightly violent (mercifully, the content won’t make you uncomfortable) scenes captivate me even more. I’ll always have a soft spot for Caden, regardless of whatever terrible things he’s done in the past.
However forbidden Caden and Brighton’s love is, I can’t wait to witness how Brighton alters the future because she’s badass like that and based on the MAJOR CLIFFHANGER we’ve got in this book, I am 200% sure she’s going to make history. All in all, The King is a rather delightful read to me and as much as I’m excited for the next novella, The Queen, which will be out sometime in June, 2020, I’m currently having my nose buried in the Wicked trilogy and that’s kinda enough for now.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND TRILOGY TO EVERYONE!
***Thanks to InkSlinger PR and the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
Okay, before I start fangirling over The King (Ha! Pun intended!), I’d like to admit some trivial stuff. First of all, The King is book #3.6 in the Wicked Trilogy, which was published several years ago (even earlier than my discovery of Jennifer L. Armentrout for the first time); thus, it’s understandable that I haven’t heard or read the series yet. Even though I’ve seen it somewhere, sometimes, the trilogy just never piqued my interest enough to allure me into its fantastical realm called the Otherworld. Well, what a huge mistake I’ve made. Not too surprisingly, after picking this novella up and devouring it in a go (C’mon, it’s Jennifer L. Armentrout, for God’s sake!), all I can think about now –day and night and day and night–is to start savoring the Wicked trilogy from the first page till the last.
That being said, despite the fact that I haven’t read the original series, these additional novellas can apparently be read as standalones, which serve as the perfect teasers for both JLA fans and newbies. For those who’ve never read JLA’s books, I highly recommend starting with these novellas since you’ll be amazed by how easily Jennifer’s writing style can draw your full attention with simply the first sentence of each chapter, each book.
As far as I’m concerned, The King is the second novella in the Wicked trilogy, with The Prince being the first spin-off bonus. In the Wicked trilogy, the main plot revolves around Ivy and Ren, whom I believe are halflings, meaning both of them are half human, half Otherworld-species. *sorry in advance if I couldn’t quite point out their features considering that I jumped into this book without knowing anything about their world beforehand* Since Ivy and Ren got their what-I-hope-would-be happy ending in the trilogy, it’s time the evil, lesser known side characters got their own. See, this is how JLA rolls: Everyone has their own stories to share, and Jennifer will make sure they all get a chance to tell them to your face. *insert my worshipping gif*
As a result, The King focuses mainly on the evil characters in the trilogy, Caden the King of Summer Fae, and Brighton, a seemingly ordinary human girl. Deep down, I know I should’ve read The Prince before starting this one because Caden used to be the Prince prior to ascending the throne. Anyway, I love every single detail in this novella thanks to Jennifer’s typical writing style. In order not to spoil anything, all I can say is that Brighton suffers through 70% of the book, which reminds me of Alex from the Covenant series, but all those gory and slightly violent (mercifully, the content won’t make you uncomfortable) scenes captivate me even more. I’ll always have a soft spot for Caden, regardless of whatever terrible things he’s done in the past.
However forbidden Caden and Brighton’s love is, I can’t wait to witness how Brighton alters the future because she’s badass like that and based on the MAJOR CLIFFHANGER we’ve got in this book, I am 200% sure she’s going to make history. All in all, The King is a rather delightful read to me and as much as I’m excited for the next novella, The Queen, which will be out sometime in June, 2020, I’m currently having my nose buried in the Wicked trilogy and that’s kinda enough for now.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND TRILOGY TO EVERYONE!
***Thanks to InkSlinger PR and the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
February 12, 2024
- Este libro es la segunda parte de un spin-off de su trilogía Cazadora de hadas, y no es de esos que puedes leer de forma independiente, sino que es imprescindible leer toda la trilogía para adentrarte en ellos. De todas maneras sí tengo que decir que no comparte ni trama ni tampoco personajes principales, pero que es imprescindible porque los conocemos en dicha trilogía.
- La narrativa en esta ocasión de la autora me ha encantado, son libros que se leen en nada, si tienes tiempo hasta en una tarde te lo has ventilado. Primero porque son libros muy cortos, apenas si llegan a las 250 páginas y segundo porque no se presenta una trama increíblemente enrevesada.
- El libro al ser tan corto lo bueno es que va todo al grano, la autora ya se ahorra que conocemos todo este mundo ya de la trilogía principal. Además su narrativa es en estos libros muy sencilla, apenas si ahonda en descripciones, todo sucede de forma rápida a la vez que segura, y desde luego que llega a un punto, bastante pronto, en el que es imposible de soltar.
- La trama me gusta, creo incluso a mi parecer que la autora podía haber dado mucho más de sí, habernos dado una más elaborada y libros más largos, dando lugar a aumentar más la visión de este mundo tan fascinante; pero ahora mismo estos libros son todo lo que necesitaba, cortos, que enganchan, con una trama sencilla de seguir y que te hacen pasar una muy buena tarde, todo ello con el toque de Armentrout.
- Tendremos una buena trama de romance, es uno de los grande ejes de la novela, pese a ello no me ha faltado ni de una trama ni de otra, pero sí que tengo que comentar que no llega a haber un equilibrio entre ambas, tiene más peso la parte de romance.
- Los personajes me siguen pareciendo increíbles, pese a que no se llega a ahondar mucho en ellos, pero creo a mi parecer que la trama tiene un excelente equilibrio en ese aspecto, para ser libros tan cortos los personajes están muy bien perfilados.
- El final ha sido muy al estilo Armentrout, pese a que ya me lo esperaba lo que se releva, creo que la autora te va dejando migas de pan que son obvias, pero hay otra cosa que hará que todo cambie por completo en la tercera parte, y desde luego que yo me muero por saber cómo va a hacer la autora para salvar toda esta situación.
- La narrativa en esta ocasión de la autora me ha encantado, son libros que se leen en nada, si tienes tiempo hasta en una tarde te lo has ventilado. Primero porque son libros muy cortos, apenas si llegan a las 250 páginas y segundo porque no se presenta una trama increíblemente enrevesada.
- El libro al ser tan corto lo bueno es que va todo al grano, la autora ya se ahorra que conocemos todo este mundo ya de la trilogía principal. Además su narrativa es en estos libros muy sencilla, apenas si ahonda en descripciones, todo sucede de forma rápida a la vez que segura, y desde luego que llega a un punto, bastante pronto, en el que es imposible de soltar.
- La trama me gusta, creo incluso a mi parecer que la autora podía haber dado mucho más de sí, habernos dado una más elaborada y libros más largos, dando lugar a aumentar más la visión de este mundo tan fascinante; pero ahora mismo estos libros son todo lo que necesitaba, cortos, que enganchan, con una trama sencilla de seguir y que te hacen pasar una muy buena tarde, todo ello con el toque de Armentrout.
- Tendremos una buena trama de romance, es uno de los grande ejes de la novela, pese a ello no me ha faltado ni de una trama ni de otra, pero sí que tengo que comentar que no llega a haber un equilibrio entre ambas, tiene más peso la parte de romance.
- Los personajes me siguen pareciendo increíbles, pese a que no se llega a ahondar mucho en ellos, pero creo a mi parecer que la trama tiene un excelente equilibrio en ese aspecto, para ser libros tan cortos los personajes están muy bien perfilados.
- El final ha sido muy al estilo Armentrout, pese a que ya me lo esperaba lo que se releva, creo que la autora te va dejando migas de pan que son obvias, pero hay otra cosa que hará que todo cambie por completo en la tercera parte, y desde luego que yo me muero por saber cómo va a hacer la autora para salvar toda esta situación.
October 31, 2019
This was an intense read, a difficult read at times...which is precisely why it was so damned good. It tugged at my emotions and nearly had me in tears. The heroine is strong beyond belief, the hero hotter than hell and so protective I was melting. A solid read and now I can't wait for the next book in the series. Jennifer Armentrout has become an auto-buy for me!
February 13, 2020
The King si que es una secuela impactante, personalmente creo que es superior a su predecesora en todos los sentidos, ademas ese final aunque lo vi venir, me dejo con taquicardia al pensar que voy a tener que esperar mas de seis meses hasta poder leer The Queen.
Esta segunda parte es mucho mas dinamica e interesante que The Prince, no solo la trama me hechizo inmediatamente sino que encima pude conectar de manera mas profunda con la pareja protagonista, senti que en esta continuacion tanto Caden como Brighton adquieren mucha complejidad, que fue uno de los aspectos que extrañe en la novela anterior.
Lo que es obligada a vivir Brighton es horrible e insoportable ( aparte de angustioso ), dichas escenas no son sencilla de leer pero hay que admitir que es precisamente esas vivencias las que me hicieron comprenderla mejor, de Caden no aprendemos tanto, un hecho que espero que en el proximo tomo se resuelva.
En fin, The King supera con creces a su antecesor. Es adictiva, trepidante y muy amena, y ese capitulo final ( no hay epilogo ) fue cruel hasta limites insospechados, de aqui a la publicacion de el ultimo libro no me quedaran uñas sanas que morder.
4 Estrellas!!
June 25, 2020
The King picks up after the events of The Prince. Brighton is still hell bent on getting revenge and Caden, now the King, is determined to keep her safe.
What I enjoy most about these novellas is Brighton as a character. She’s the perfect mix of a capable badass while not letting her skills define her as a person. Watching her grow from the character she was in the original trilogy to who she is at the end of this novella has been a journey to say the least.
Brighton and Caden’s chemistry is spicy. It’s a mix of will they won’t they with a sprinkle of forbidden romance. A lot that is revealed in The King that explains Caden’s behaviour and his link to Brighton. This information is immensely satisfying. A lot of times when information is hinted at in a previous book, but not revealed until a later book doesn’t feel as impactful as it could. Thankfully, that is not the case with The King.
The only criticism I have and the reason I rated the novella four stars instead of five is that The King is very similar to some events that take place in the original trilogy. When I say similar, I mean almost exactly like those previous events. This lessened the impact of these events for me and their consequences moving forward.
I was not expecting there to be another novella after The King, so I was pleasantly surprised and disappointed that I have another year wait for the next novella. Especially after the information that’s revealed at the end!
Overall, The King is another great addition to the Wicked universe. Brighton is a wicked character that I’ll follow until the end.
***I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
What I enjoy most about these novellas is Brighton as a character. She’s the perfect mix of a capable badass while not letting her skills define her as a person. Watching her grow from the character she was in the original trilogy to who she is at the end of this novella has been a journey to say the least.
Brighton and Caden’s chemistry is spicy. It’s a mix of will they won’t they with a sprinkle of forbidden romance. A lot that is revealed in The King that explains Caden’s behaviour and his link to Brighton. This information is immensely satisfying. A lot of times when information is hinted at in a previous book, but not revealed until a later book doesn’t feel as impactful as it could. Thankfully, that is not the case with The King.
The only criticism I have and the reason I rated the novella four stars instead of five is that The King is very similar to some events that take place in the original trilogy. When I say similar, I mean almost exactly like those previous events. This lessened the impact of these events for me and their consequences moving forward.
I was not expecting there to be another novella after The King, so I was pleasantly surprised and disappointed that I have another year wait for the next novella. Especially after the information that’s revealed at the end!
Overall, The King is another great addition to the Wicked universe. Brighton is a wicked character that I’ll follow until the end.
***I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
July 24, 2019
"I feel more awake than I have in centuries."
Oh Caden, you've stolen the words from my lips.
To say I'm obsessed would be putting it lightly. The Prince and The King are far, faaaar, better than the Wicked trilogy and hell, I don't even know what to do with myself until next year.
Oh Caden, you've stolen the words from my lips.
To say I'm obsessed would be putting it lightly. The Prince and The King are far, faaaar, better than the Wicked trilogy and hell, I don't even know what to do with myself until next year.
July 30, 2022
The King is the sequel to The Prince. I really only continued reading because of the cliffhanger from the first one. Brighton continues to be a contradiction. Supposedly smart and scrappy, she makes poor decisions that put her in harm’s way. Caden is supposedly swoon-worthy and protective, but he really just comes off as an ass. This book focuses on Brighton being kidnapped by a powerful Fae named Aric who tortures her because he has nothing else to do. Aric wants to set the Winter Queen free from her world into the human world but he would rather waste his time in a crypt torturing a human. It’s like he didn’t have a plan and was just waiting for the lightbulb to go off. This is really most of the book. I really wish it had been shortened, combined with the first book and then sharpened into a real story with purpose and a strong plot.
July 15, 2019
I received an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
Following the events of the first tie-in novella, The Prince, I truly didn't expect an e-book so small to inflict so much PAIN and FEELS! Brighton and Caden, now King of the Fae, fall between duty, love, and secrets as the threat rises in the world of the Courts and the Order needs desperately help. Now there isn't much action here and there are some scenes that might cause disturbing images to form, but Jennifer is a master of words and delivers a heart-pounding novella sequel despite the absence of action and yet filled with revelations and secrets.
The ending was also a cliffhanger!
Following the events of the first tie-in novella, The Prince, I truly didn't expect an e-book so small to inflict so much PAIN and FEELS! Brighton and Caden, now King of the Fae, fall between duty, love, and secrets as the threat rises in the world of the Courts and the Order needs desperately help. Now there isn't much action here and there are some scenes that might cause disturbing images to form, but Jennifer is a master of words and delivers a heart-pounding novella sequel despite the absence of action and yet filled with revelations and secrets.
The ending was also a cliffhanger!
August 16, 2024
A Dark and Thrilling Continuation 👏
The story of Brighton and Prince Caden continues, building on the intrigue and romance that began in “The Prince”. This novella delves deeper into Brighton’s journey as she navigates the dangerous and alluring world of the fae, revealing more of her strengths and vulnerabilities.
Brighton has evolved into a more confident and powerful character, determined to face the threats that loom over her and those she cares about.
The chemistry between Brighton and Caden is intense and electrifying, with moments of both tenderness and tension that heighten the stakes of their relationship.
It sets the stage for even more dramatic developments in the final installment, and I’m eager to hear how it all ends 👀.
4.5-4.75 ⭐️’s
The story of Brighton and Prince Caden continues, building on the intrigue and romance that began in “The Prince”. This novella delves deeper into Brighton’s journey as she navigates the dangerous and alluring world of the fae, revealing more of her strengths and vulnerabilities.
Brighton has evolved into a more confident and powerful character, determined to face the threats that loom over her and those she cares about.
The chemistry between Brighton and Caden is intense and electrifying, with moments of both tenderness and tension that heighten the stakes of their relationship.
It sets the stage for even more dramatic developments in the final installment, and I’m eager to hear how it all ends 👀.
4.5-4.75 ⭐️’s
July 31, 2019
This second novella is improving, it’s spectacular, surprising and so painful! I wasn’t expecting it at all, I cannot wait to see what’s next!
On avait laissé Brighton et Caden sur un cliffangher, et j’étais curieuse de voir comment leur histoire allait évoluer. Cette suite est une excellente surprise, elle passe à un autre niveau, maintenant que le cadre a été remis en place.
Le récit est à la fois surprenant, bourré d’action et de violence, et en même temps très intense émotionnellement. Je ne m’attendais pas du tout à ça, JLA n’a pas choisi la voie la plus facile encore uns fois pour ses personnages, on souffre avec eux. Brighton est remontée dans mon estime grâce à son courage et sa volonté. Quant à Caden, on comprend tout de suite la raison de son comportement, et j’aurais aimé avoir un peu de son point de vue.
Il s’agit d’une novella, mais pour une fois, je ne me suis pas plainte de la longueur du texte, car il se passe plein de choses et je ne me suis pas rendue compte que les pages se tournaient à toute vitesse, à part à la fin où j’ai commencé à avoir des doutes sur la manière dont l’auteure allait réussir à tout boucler. Et en fait, je n’avais tout simplement pas pensé qu’il y aurait un troisième tome ! Bizarrement, on était beaucoup à penser qu’il n’y aurait que 2 novellas.
Tant mieux en tout cas, The Queen sortira en juillet 2020 en VO.
On avait laissé Brighton et Caden sur un cliffangher, et j’étais curieuse de voir comment leur histoire allait évoluer. Cette suite est une excellente surprise, elle passe à un autre niveau, maintenant que le cadre a été remis en place.
Le récit est à la fois surprenant, bourré d’action et de violence, et en même temps très intense émotionnellement. Je ne m’attendais pas du tout à ça, JLA n’a pas choisi la voie la plus facile encore uns fois pour ses personnages, on souffre avec eux. Brighton est remontée dans mon estime grâce à son courage et sa volonté. Quant à Caden, on comprend tout de suite la raison de son comportement, et j’aurais aimé avoir un peu de son point de vue.
Il s’agit d’une novella, mais pour une fois, je ne me suis pas plainte de la longueur du texte, car il se passe plein de choses et je ne me suis pas rendue compte que les pages se tournaient à toute vitesse, à part à la fin où j’ai commencé à avoir des doutes sur la manière dont l’auteure allait réussir à tout boucler. Et en fait, je n’avais tout simplement pas pensé qu’il y aurait un troisième tome ! Bizarrement, on était beaucoup à penser qu’il n’y aurait que 2 novellas.
Tant mieux en tout cas, The Queen sortira en juillet 2020 en VO.
July 24, 2019
¿Y ahora tengo que esperar UN AÑO para ver qué pasa? ¡Un año! 😭
Definitivamente mejor que el anterior.
En The King, Brighton está enfocada en completar su venganza, deshaciéndose de un psicópata antiguo, enfocado en su plan malvado para destruir el mundo de los humanos. Caden quiere lo mismo, aunque tiene sus propios motivos para querer acabar con el antiguo, Aric.
Y así es como empieza. Caden y Brighton tratando de anticiparse al otro. Caden peleando con ella, porque Aric es muy peligroso y Brighton no es más que una humana indefensa, que no sabe en qué se está metiendo.
La verdad es que Brighton me parece un personaje un poco plano, a pesar de que gana profundidad en esta segunda parte. El problema está en que sigue dándome la impresión de que es un personaje secundario al cual le pasan un par de cosas interesantes y que por alguna extraña y casi incomprensible razón, atrae la atención del Rey de los Fae.
Tengo dos comentarios más:
1. Los giros que da la novela fueron DEMASIADO PREDECIBLES. No me sorprendí para nada.
2. No me gusta nada el tipo de escenas que vemos a partir del capítulo 8 (creo) , pero tengo que reconocer que está demasiado bien lograda esa parte. Juro que mi ansiedad subió bastante cuando llegué a esa parte.
Definitivamente mejor que el anterior.
En The King, Brighton está enfocada en completar su venganza, deshaciéndose de un psicópata antiguo, enfocado en su plan malvado para destruir el mundo de los humanos. Caden quiere lo mismo, aunque tiene sus propios motivos para querer acabar con el antiguo, Aric.
Y así es como empieza. Caden y Brighton tratando de anticiparse al otro. Caden peleando con ella, porque Aric es muy peligroso y Brighton no es más que una humana indefensa, que no sabe en qué se está metiendo.
La verdad es que Brighton me parece un personaje un poco plano, a pesar de que gana profundidad en esta segunda parte. El problema está en que sigue dándome la impresión de que es un personaje secundario al cual le pasan un par de cosas interesantes y que por alguna extraña y casi incomprensible razón, atrae la atención del Rey de los Fae.
Tengo dos comentarios más:
1. Los giros que da la novela fueron DEMASIADO PREDECIBLES. No me sorprendí para nada.
2. No me gusta nada el tipo de escenas que vemos a partir del capítulo 8 (creo) , pero tengo que reconocer que está demasiado bien lograda esa parte. Juro que mi ansiedad subió bastante cuando llegué a esa parte.
February 6, 2024
Que enganche y que sufrimiento. El nudo de esta historia ha estado cargado de tensión, de escenas potentes entre la pareja y de lucha por parte de Brighton. Es uno de los personajes más valientes de Jennifer, a pesar de lo corta que es su historia es muy intensa y aunque imaginara algunas cosas me ha mantenido pegada hasta el final. La Reina promete mucho 😍.
September 11, 2024
трішки слабше, але все ж добре. мені в цій частині не вистачило взаємодій і розвитку сюжету. зате достатньо страждань і болю. я навіть просльозилась. Кейден трохи втратив моєї любові. бо егоїстично з його сторони наступати на ті самі граблі, щоб заспокоїти якусь частину своєї душі, але при цьому зробити боляче Брайтон. занадто багато страждань навколо них, при цьому не виправданих. якби вони не прийняли дурних рішень керуючись видуманим альтруїзмом, то жити було б набагато щасливіше.
кінець мене лише більше зацікавив, тож сподіваюся, що прочитаю заключну частину з не меншим ентузіазмом.
4/5 ~ 8/10
кінець мене лише більше зацікавив, тож сподіваюся, що прочитаю заключну частину з не меншим ентузіазмом.
4/5 ~ 8/10
December 28, 2024
¡¡Librazo!! Buff no esperaba menos de nuestra Jenny.
Ha pasado más de un año desde que comencé a leer esta saga y se nota al retomar la serie. Hay cosas que se olvidan y esa intensidad que se siente se pierde, por ello esperé a que estuviese traducida completa para disfrutarla en condiciones (espero que ya si lo esté). Este título se lee en una sentada, pero me ha pillado los días festivos por medio y detuve la lectura casi al principio para disfrutarlo a tope.
En cuanto a este libro decir que es magnifico. Es duro en muchas ocasiones pero es real dentro de la fantasía. Es increíble como sabe nuestra Jenny sabe envolvernos entre sus hilos y hacernos sufrir, reír, llorar pero sobre todo hacernos disfrutar con una buena lectura. Me encanta Brighton, más que Ivy podría decir. Su fortaleza, valentía y como va creciendo en cada página. Caden me ha conquistado, aunque tengo que aclarar que más de una colleja se habría llevado de mi parte.
Llevo varios años, sin premeditación, que acabo o comienzo el año leyendo a Jennifer Armentrout. No hay mejor manera de despedir o dar la bienvenida al nuevo año, y esta vez no iba a ser diferente.
No espero más y hago el último comienzo del 2024. Voy a por el último. LA REINA.
Ha pasado más de un año desde que comencé a leer esta saga y se nota al retomar la serie. Hay cosas que se olvidan y esa intensidad que se siente se pierde, por ello esperé a que estuviese traducida completa para disfrutarla en condiciones (espero que ya si lo esté). Este título se lee en una sentada, pero me ha pillado los días festivos por medio y detuve la lectura casi al principio para disfrutarlo a tope.
En cuanto a este libro decir que es magnifico. Es duro en muchas ocasiones pero es real dentro de la fantasía. Es increíble como sabe nuestra Jenny sabe envolvernos entre sus hilos y hacernos sufrir, reír, llorar pero sobre todo hacernos disfrutar con una buena lectura. Me encanta Brighton, más que Ivy podría decir. Su fortaleza, valentía y como va creciendo en cada página. Caden me ha conquistado, aunque tengo que aclarar que más de una colleja se habría llevado de mi parte.
Llevo varios años, sin premeditación, que acabo o comienzo el año leyendo a Jennifer Armentrout. No hay mejor manera de despedir o dar la bienvenida al nuevo año, y esta vez no iba a ser diferente.
No espero más y hago el último comienzo del 2024. Voy a por el último. LA REINA.
June 1, 2021
¡¡Ay diosito!! 😭
July 11, 2019
4 'You are my everything' Stars!
*ARC provided in exchange for honest review.*
The King starts off two weeks after the end of The Prince. We see Brighton dealing with the aftermath of Caden pushing her away even after all they've shared. Caden being in his new position of power prevents him from being with her. As a reader, that's a pretty obvious conclusion. But our lovely Brighton thinks otherwise. In this installment, she really has a hard time believing that Caden ever truly wanted her at all. She doesn't see how amazing she truly is. Which is no surprise when she's been considered less than among Order members - never being included in important missions. In her mind, she's insignificant. Just a ghost. Caden eventually does make her realize her mistake in thinking this, though.
Despite all the obstacles standing in Caden and Brighton's way, their attraction to one another has not diminished one bit. It comes to a boiling point in this novella and boy was the wait worth it! These two are just oozing chemistry and heat. Besides all the smutty times, which we were great, the real shining moments for them were the emotional stuff. I got a major case of the feels more than once while reading this. Caden's feelings for Brighton are just so beautiful and you really get to see it this time around.
We also get a lot of answers to questions that we brought up last time. Some I saw coming. But most of them were a shock to me. Jennifer always knows how to keep her readers on their toes. There is never a dull moment when it comes to her stories and this one delivered.
The only complaint I really have is that I feel as though a certain situation that Brighton gets caught in during the middle of the book dragged on too long. And because of it, I feel as though we didn't get as much Caden/Brighton content as we did in the last novella. It probably won't bother other people. Maybe it's just me being selfish because I only wanted to read about them alone lol I will say one thing, though. I would love for a Caden POV next time around. I wanted so badly to read his thoughts during this story.
Overall, this was another solid addition to the Wicked world. With how this ended, I am dying to get my hands on the next (and hopefully last because I can't with these cliffhangers anymore!) novella. I need it RIGHT NOW! Make sure to get your copy of The King when it releases July 23rd! You won't be disappointed!
*ARC provided in exchange for honest review.*
The King starts off two weeks after the end of The Prince. We see Brighton dealing with the aftermath of Caden pushing her away even after all they've shared. Caden being in his new position of power prevents him from being with her. As a reader, that's a pretty obvious conclusion. But our lovely Brighton thinks otherwise. In this installment, she really has a hard time believing that Caden ever truly wanted her at all. She doesn't see how amazing she truly is. Which is no surprise when she's been considered less than among Order members - never being included in important missions. In her mind, she's insignificant. Just a ghost. Caden eventually does make her realize her mistake in thinking this, though.
Despite all the obstacles standing in Caden and Brighton's way, their attraction to one another has not diminished one bit. It comes to a boiling point in this novella and boy was the wait worth it! These two are just oozing chemistry and heat. Besides all the smutty times, which we were great, the real shining moments for them were the emotional stuff. I got a major case of the feels more than once while reading this. Caden's feelings for Brighton are just so beautiful and you really get to see it this time around.
We also get a lot of answers to questions that we brought up last time. Some I saw coming. But most of them were a shock to me. Jennifer always knows how to keep her readers on their toes. There is never a dull moment when it comes to her stories and this one delivered.
The only complaint I really have is that I feel as though a certain situation that Brighton gets caught in during the middle of the book dragged on too long. And because of it, I feel as though we didn't get as much Caden/Brighton content as we did in the last novella. It probably won't bother other people. Maybe it's just me being selfish because I only wanted to read about them alone lol I will say one thing, though. I would love for a Caden POV next time around. I wanted so badly to read his thoughts during this story.
Overall, this was another solid addition to the Wicked world. With how this ended, I am dying to get my hands on the next (and hopefully last because I can't with these cliffhangers anymore!) novella. I need it RIGHT NOW! Make sure to get your copy of The King when it releases July 23rd! You won't be disappointed!
June 25, 2020
The sequel novella of The Prince starts with a blast, you don’t have time to think, only to know what’s happening. We follow Bri and Caden, my new favorite couple from Jen’s books, as they fight against an old enemy. This book was a lot more mature, had a lot of difficult themes, and a few scenes were even crude (perfect for the type of book in my opinion). I finished it in a day, I had to know how Bri and Caden’s relationship was going to go and I couldn’t wait to see a few characters again.
Final vote: 4,25/5
Final vote: 4,25/5
July 24, 2019
4.5 stars
Wow! Holy fae babies, everywhere. What a kingly way to get back in this world once again. I’m starting to fall head over heels in love with these characters and I need more!
This story was so unexpected and a bit bordering on the dark side, but I loved the way it managed to surprise me and all the emotions it gave me even though it was just a novella. Sigh, how I wish this was a full-length novel. I really fell under the spell of this magical fae world and didn’t want to leave it.
The book picked up where The Prince left. It started a bit on the slow side and I thought we may get more of a romantic type of story than an action-packed one, but boy was I wrong. And how much this lazy beginning with flashbacks to the past calmed me and gave me the sense of ease and fooled me to believe we’re getting a lighter story. And then BAM! Everything started happening one after another and then all at once. So many twists, so many unexpected truths revealed, so many new things happening. And the romance in between was so well intertwined. Swoonworthy moments there. Movie-worthy. I kid you not.
Also, the passion and chemistry were off the charts hot and so intense.
Fans self. Really steamy.
I wasn’t a big fan of Caden at first and he earned so many black points in my book, but I have a thing for these bad boys after all. Plus he kind of redeemed himself eventually. He was trying to act this strong, unbreakable alpha that he was, and I could understand his reasons for being this way, but at the end of the day, he had such a soft spot for the people he loved.
I wish we could have heard his voice. I’m sure he had a lot to say at some point in this book.
I loved Brighton. She was one of the quiet ones that turned into a real force to be reckoned with in this book. And although I hated what she had to go through, I was in awe with her strength and determination.
I felt like my heart was squeezed in a vice a good 30-40% of the book and I was biting my nails so hard at some point I don’t think I have a single one left that isn’t chipped. It was so intense, so painfully raw, dark and even frightening at places. This was a level of darkness I’m not quite familiar coming from Jen, but it was so well written it gave me all the feels and then some. I wanted to shout and scream at what was happening. I wanted to press undo and go back to the beginning where everything seemed sweet and cheerful. But I kept reading and it only got better and better.
I loved the action in this book and the intense, put-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments, but the emotional, romantic ones at the end were just as amazing.
And it had plenty of those. This book brought me to tears even though it was barely 200 pages. It was raw, dark, and painful and managed to surprise me in so many ways, but all the feels were present and you wouldn’t want to miss this exceptional adventure in this unique fae world. Now I need more. I can’t wait to see how the story would evolve in The Queen. So many possibilities to go from here and I’m bouncing with excitement to discover every single one of them.
Wow! Holy fae babies, everywhere. What a kingly way to get back in this world once again. I’m starting to fall head over heels in love with these characters and I need more!
This story was so unexpected and a bit bordering on the dark side, but I loved the way it managed to surprise me and all the emotions it gave me even though it was just a novella. Sigh, how I wish this was a full-length novel. I really fell under the spell of this magical fae world and didn’t want to leave it.
The book picked up where The Prince left. It started a bit on the slow side and I thought we may get more of a romantic type of story than an action-packed one, but boy was I wrong. And how much this lazy beginning with flashbacks to the past calmed me and gave me the sense of ease and fooled me to believe we’re getting a lighter story. And then BAM! Everything started happening one after another and then all at once. So many twists, so many unexpected truths revealed, so many new things happening. And the romance in between was so well intertwined. Swoonworthy moments there. Movie-worthy. I kid you not.
Also, the passion and chemistry were off the charts hot and so intense.
Fans self. Really steamy.
I wasn’t a big fan of Caden at first and he earned so many black points in my book, but I have a thing for these bad boys after all. Plus he kind of redeemed himself eventually. He was trying to act this strong, unbreakable alpha that he was, and I could understand his reasons for being this way, but at the end of the day, he had such a soft spot for the people he loved.
I wish we could have heard his voice. I’m sure he had a lot to say at some point in this book.
I loved Brighton. She was one of the quiet ones that turned into a real force to be reckoned with in this book. And although I hated what she had to go through, I was in awe with her strength and determination.
I felt like my heart was squeezed in a vice a good 30-40% of the book and I was biting my nails so hard at some point I don’t think I have a single one left that isn’t chipped. It was so intense, so painfully raw, dark and even frightening at places. This was a level of darkness I’m not quite familiar coming from Jen, but it was so well written it gave me all the feels and then some. I wanted to shout and scream at what was happening. I wanted to press undo and go back to the beginning where everything seemed sweet and cheerful. But I kept reading and it only got better and better.
I loved the action in this book and the intense, put-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments, but the emotional, romantic ones at the end were just as amazing.
And it had plenty of those. This book brought me to tears even though it was barely 200 pages. It was raw, dark, and painful and managed to surprise me in so many ways, but all the feels were present and you wouldn’t want to miss this exceptional adventure in this unique fae world. Now I need more. I can’t wait to see how the story would evolve in The Queen. So many possibilities to go from here and I’m bouncing with excitement to discover every single one of them.
March 26, 2024
Reseña completa: https://fiebrelectora.blogspot.com/20...
Caden fue proclamado como rey, y Brighton ha vuelto a su vida, no quiere que nadie se interponga entre ella y su venganza contra el asesino de su madre, pero Caden, que tiene su mismo objetivo, no se lo pondrá tampoco fácil. Asimismo, no deben admitir sus sentimientos con todo lo que está en juego, y nada debe ir por delante de la corte para el monarca, sin embargo, cuando Brighton cae en manos de Aric, quien planea utilizarla para liberar a la reina, Brighton sabe que rendirse no es una opción, pero ¿será suficiente con su voluntad para salir adelante?
Pues ha estado bien, muy en la línea del primero: ágil, adictivo, y con acción y dramote, tal vez he echado en falta ese fuego que había en la relación entre Brighton y Caden en El príncipe, pues aquí con el secuestro y demás problemas no tienen mucho tiempo compartido, pero aun así sigue teniendo ese toque de salseo que caracteriza los libros de Jennifer.
Caden fue proclamado como rey, y Brighton ha vuelto a su vida, no quiere que nadie se interponga entre ella y su venganza contra el asesino de su madre, pero Caden, que tiene su mismo objetivo, no se lo pondrá tampoco fácil. Asimismo, no deben admitir sus sentimientos con todo lo que está en juego, y nada debe ir por delante de la corte para el monarca, sin embargo, cuando Brighton cae en manos de Aric, quien planea utilizarla para liberar a la reina, Brighton sabe que rendirse no es una opción, pero ¿será suficiente con su voluntad para salir adelante?
Pues ha estado bien, muy en la línea del primero: ágil, adictivo, y con acción y dramote, tal vez he echado en falta ese fuego que había en la relación entre Brighton y Caden en El príncipe, pues aquí con el secuestro y demás problemas no tienen mucho tiempo compartido, pero aun así sigue teniendo ese toque de salseo que caracteriza los libros de Jennifer.
October 20, 2019
Rating: 4.5/5
I must start with how speechless I was left when I finished this book. You have to understand that for some unknown reason when I first started the book, I thought it was a duology… so you can imagine my mindset when I realized their was no way the plot was resolved at the end of the book. I was devastated to think I’ll have to wait another year to know the ending, but nothing new I’m pretty much devastated every time I must wait for Jen’s next book!
This second installment start right where the prince ended. Like his predecessor its action packed, funny and the chemistry between Brighton and Caden is still as thick as ever. Where the first one was a little lighter this one has is dark moment. It’s about revenge and what it can make you do but also about resilience. The plot will suck you in and you’ll find yourself devouring it in one sitting. And then you’ll reach the end and you’ll be left with your jaw on the floor and your brain going through all the possibility for the next book (and then you’ll realize you have to wait a year for the conclusion…welcome to my universe!) Overall, it’s an amazing addition to the wicked universe and a great way to get you Tink fix!
I must start with how speechless I was left when I finished this book. You have to understand that for some unknown reason when I first started the book, I thought it was a duology… so you can imagine my mindset when I realized their was no way the plot was resolved at the end of the book. I was devastated to think I’ll have to wait another year to know the ending, but nothing new I’m pretty much devastated every time I must wait for Jen’s next book!
This second installment start right where the prince ended. Like his predecessor its action packed, funny and the chemistry between Brighton and Caden is still as thick as ever. Where the first one was a little lighter this one has is dark moment. It’s about revenge and what it can make you do but also about resilience. The plot will suck you in and you’ll find yourself devouring it in one sitting. And then you’ll reach the end and you’ll be left with your jaw on the floor and your brain going through all the possibility for the next book (and then you’ll realize you have to wait a year for the conclusion…welcome to my universe!) Overall, it’s an amazing addition to the wicked universe and a great way to get you Tink fix!
August 26, 2023
Obwohl mich die Wicked-Reihe nach einem unspektakulären Band 1, einem recht peppigen Band 2 und einem eher mittelmäßigen Finale nicht unbedingt begeistert hatte und leider absolut nicht an meinen Favoriten von Jennifer L. Armentrout -"Dark Elements"- herankam, musste ich natürlich weiterlesen und der Spin-Off-Reihe noch eine Chance geben. Zum einen wollte ich unbedingt Ivy, Ren und Tink wiedersehen, auf der anderen Seite war ich total gespannt, wie sie es schaffen will, den Bösewicht schlechthin zum Love-Interest zu machen.
"Brighton?" Ich versuchte verzweifelt, die Tatsache zu ignorieren, dass mein Name aus seinem Mund mich an stürmische Sommernächte denken ließ, und drehte mich ein letztes Mal zu ihm herum, obwohl mein Verstand mir zuschrie, es nicht zu tun. Ich konnte nichts anders. Mein Blick glitt über sein Gesicht, und ich unterdrückte ein Seufzen. Er war der mächtigste, tödlichste Fae von allen, und dieses Wissen minderte meine Faszination für seine männliche Schönheit nicht im Geringsten."
Der zweite Teil der Spinn-Off-Reihe ist abermals düsterer und ernster als die Wicked-Reihe. Die Handlung spielt zwei Jahre nach Ivys und Rens Kampf gegen die Königin Morgana, die versuchte, die Welt der Menschen zu zerstören. Nur mit viel Glück, Mut, Opfer und der Hilfe der Sommer-Fae konnte das Schlimmste verhindert und die Königin in die Anderwelt verbannt werden. Die beiden Prinzen Fabian und Caden verblieben auf der Erde und waren von ihrem Bann befreit. Prinz Fabian ist ja bekanntlich mit unserem Lieblings-Brownie Tink liiert und Caden … der sinnt nach Rache für alles, was Morgana und ihre Helfer ihm angetan haben. Die zweite Novelle startet mit einigen Wiederholungen und beiläufigen Erklärungen, die man natürlich nicht braucht, wenn man beide Teile hintereinander liest. Hier tritt die Lovestory zugunsten von einigen actionreichen Szenen und vielen neuen Erkenntnisse ein wenig in den Hintergrund und auch die Erotik wird hier deutlich zurückgeschraubt.
"Spielt das denn wirklich eine Rolle? Welchem Hof sie angehören? Macht das einen Unterschied?", fragte er herausfordernd. "Ja tut es." Es musste so sein."
Auch hier ist das Zusammenspiel der beiden Charakteren wieder überzeugend, auch wenn diese es leider immer noch nicht mit anderen ihrer Reihen (zum Beispiel mit Layla und Roth aus "Dark Elements") aufnehmen können. Brighton ist eine Kämpferin, auch wenn ihr keiner Stärke zutraut, versteckt sie sich nicht hinter einem starken Retter und geht Nacht für Nacht alleine auf die Jagd nach den Fae, die ihre Mutter getötet haben. Dass sie immer wieder aufsteht, weitermacht und sich durch wenig aus der Ruhe bringen lässt macht sie mir sehr sympathisch, auch wenn sie diesen typischen "OMG-ich-bin-so-hässlich"-Komplex hat, den wohl alle YA-Protagonistinnen haben müssen (seufz). Mit ihrer Kämpfernatur, ihrem Sarkasmus und ihren Komplexen mutiert sie leider ein wenig zum Durchschnitts-Armentrout-Charakter, der zeitweise sehr stark an Ivy erinnert. Sympathisch, stark, witzig und mit einem Trauma aus der Vergangenheit, ist sie leider ein bisschen stereotyp und nicht sooo spannend. Sehr viel mehr holt hier Caden heraus. Der unheimlich gutaussehende, geheimnisvolle Prinz des Sommerhofs, ist eindeutig cooler als Ren und die beiden in Verbindung sind einfach toll!
"Warum nennst du mich so? Sonnenschein?"
"Weil ich dich einmal lächeln gesehen habe, und es war, als würde endlich die Sonne aufgehen."
Das war einfach wow.
"Und deine Haare erinnern mich an ihre goldenen Strahlen", fuhr er fort."
Mein absoluter Lieblingscharakter Tink war natürlich auch wieder mit von der Partie. Wir lernten den kleinen Racker als etwa 30 Zentimeter großen Wicht mit einem Temperament für zwei Meter kennen, der gerne all seine kriminelle Energie darauf richtet, Ivys Amazon-Passwörter zu knacken, Cornflakes-Packungen zu klauen, seltsame Orgien mit Trollpuppen zu veranstalten und die Harry-Potter-Filme durch zu suchten. Hier zieht er teilweise bei Brighton ein, als Ivy und Ren auf (Hochzeits-!!!) Reise sind und mischt auch bei ihr die Bude ein wenig auf. Mit seiner verrückt-liebenswerten Art und seinen seltsamen Konversationen mit Fabian konnte er viele Situationen auflockern.
Der Schreibstil ist wie gehabt: auch der schlimmste Mord und Totschlag hält Jennifer L. Armentrout nicht davon ab, uns mit einem humorvollen Unterton ab und zu zum Lachen zu bringen. Zwischen all den romantischen, actionreichen und erschreckenden Szenen nimmt sie mit ihrem treffenden Humor vielen Problemen die Spitze und macht die Geschichte trotz ihrer Schwächen unglaublich unterhaltsam. Wir bekommen es hier wieder mit einer Menge wohlplatzierter Anspielungen auf Disney- Filme, "Harry Potter", "Der Herr der Ringe", "Twilight", "Supernatural" und "The Walking Dead" vorgesetzt. Cadens und Brightons Sarkasmus, ihre Zweideutigkeiten, die vielen Insiderwitzen und vor allem die unglaublich lustigen und auch oft peinlichen Konversationen haben mir zusätzlich praktisch ein Dauergrinsen ins Gesicht tapeziert. Wortgewandt, witzig, dabei voller Andeutungen, Metaphern und mit grandiosen Beschreibungen von Gegebenheiten, Ereignissen, Emotionen und magischen Elementen führt sie uns durch die Geschichte, sodass die 500 Seiten wie im Flug vergehen.
"Nach dem Angriff hattest du keine Angst mehr. Du wolltest nicht mehr unsichtbar sein. Du hast dafür gesorgt, dass man dich sieht und hört. Du stehst für dich selbst ein. Du lebst. Sie haben dir eine Menge genommen, Brighton. Deine Mutter. Deine Zufriedenheit. Aber für mich sieht es so aus, als hättest du auch eine Menge bekommen. Nicht von ihnen, aber von dir selbst."
Das Ende ist mal wieder auf die typische Armentrout´sche "haha-du-dummer-Leser-hier-hast-du-einen-krassen-Cliffhanger-jetzt-komm-damit-klar-und-zerbreche-dir-darüber-den-Kopf-bis-der-nächste-Teil-rauskommt"-Art, für die ich sie wirklich hassen könnte. Aber nur fast, denn dafür habe mich bei dieser Geschichte viel zu oft mit breitem Grinsen auf meinem Bett gesessen und mir gewünscht, in die Geschichte eintauchen zu können. Jetzt warte ich sehr gespannt darauf, dass der dritte Teil der Spinn-Off-Reihe erscheint, der im Englischen schon unter dem Titel "The Queen - A Wicked Novella" angekündigt wurde.
Fazit:
Ein wirklich überzeugender zweiter Teil einer Spinn-Off-Reihe, die wie eine bessere Version der Wicked-Reihe daherkommt: spannender, witziger, emotionaler, brutaler. Jennifer L. Armentrout bringt mich mit humorvollen Anspielungen zum Lachen, mit prickelnder Liebe zum Schmachten, mit epischen Kämpfen zum Mitfiebern und mit schockierenden Wendungen und Cliffhangern zum Fluchen.
"Brighton?" Ich versuchte verzweifelt, die Tatsache zu ignorieren, dass mein Name aus seinem Mund mich an stürmische Sommernächte denken ließ, und drehte mich ein letztes Mal zu ihm herum, obwohl mein Verstand mir zuschrie, es nicht zu tun. Ich konnte nichts anders. Mein Blick glitt über sein Gesicht, und ich unterdrückte ein Seufzen. Er war der mächtigste, tödlichste Fae von allen, und dieses Wissen minderte meine Faszination für seine männliche Schönheit nicht im Geringsten."
Der zweite Teil der Spinn-Off-Reihe ist abermals düsterer und ernster als die Wicked-Reihe. Die Handlung spielt zwei Jahre nach Ivys und Rens Kampf gegen die Königin Morgana, die versuchte, die Welt der Menschen zu zerstören. Nur mit viel Glück, Mut, Opfer und der Hilfe der Sommer-Fae konnte das Schlimmste verhindert und die Königin in die Anderwelt verbannt werden. Die beiden Prinzen Fabian und Caden verblieben auf der Erde und waren von ihrem Bann befreit. Prinz Fabian ist ja bekanntlich mit unserem Lieblings-Brownie Tink liiert und Caden … der sinnt nach Rache für alles, was Morgana und ihre Helfer ihm angetan haben. Die zweite Novelle startet mit einigen Wiederholungen und beiläufigen Erklärungen, die man natürlich nicht braucht, wenn man beide Teile hintereinander liest. Hier tritt die Lovestory zugunsten von einigen actionreichen Szenen und vielen neuen Erkenntnisse ein wenig in den Hintergrund und auch die Erotik wird hier deutlich zurückgeschraubt.
"Spielt das denn wirklich eine Rolle? Welchem Hof sie angehören? Macht das einen Unterschied?", fragte er herausfordernd. "Ja tut es." Es musste so sein."
Auch hier ist das Zusammenspiel der beiden Charakteren wieder überzeugend, auch wenn diese es leider immer noch nicht mit anderen ihrer Reihen (zum Beispiel mit Layla und Roth aus "Dark Elements") aufnehmen können. Brighton ist eine Kämpferin, auch wenn ihr keiner Stärke zutraut, versteckt sie sich nicht hinter einem starken Retter und geht Nacht für Nacht alleine auf die Jagd nach den Fae, die ihre Mutter getötet haben. Dass sie immer wieder aufsteht, weitermacht und sich durch wenig aus der Ruhe bringen lässt macht sie mir sehr sympathisch, auch wenn sie diesen typischen "OMG-ich-bin-so-hässlich"-Komplex hat, den wohl alle YA-Protagonistinnen haben müssen (seufz). Mit ihrer Kämpfernatur, ihrem Sarkasmus und ihren Komplexen mutiert sie leider ein wenig zum Durchschnitts-Armentrout-Charakter, der zeitweise sehr stark an Ivy erinnert. Sympathisch, stark, witzig und mit einem Trauma aus der Vergangenheit, ist sie leider ein bisschen stereotyp und nicht sooo spannend. Sehr viel mehr holt hier Caden heraus. Der unheimlich gutaussehende, geheimnisvolle Prinz des Sommerhofs, ist eindeutig cooler als Ren und die beiden in Verbindung sind einfach toll!
"Warum nennst du mich so? Sonnenschein?"
"Weil ich dich einmal lächeln gesehen habe, und es war, als würde endlich die Sonne aufgehen."
Das war einfach wow.
"Und deine Haare erinnern mich an ihre goldenen Strahlen", fuhr er fort."
Mein absoluter Lieblingscharakter Tink war natürlich auch wieder mit von der Partie. Wir lernten den kleinen Racker als etwa 30 Zentimeter großen Wicht mit einem Temperament für zwei Meter kennen, der gerne all seine kriminelle Energie darauf richtet, Ivys Amazon-Passwörter zu knacken, Cornflakes-Packungen zu klauen, seltsame Orgien mit Trollpuppen zu veranstalten und die Harry-Potter-Filme durch zu suchten. Hier zieht er teilweise bei Brighton ein, als Ivy und Ren auf (Hochzeits-!!!) Reise sind und mischt auch bei ihr die Bude ein wenig auf. Mit seiner verrückt-liebenswerten Art und seinen seltsamen Konversationen mit Fabian konnte er viele Situationen auflockern.
Der Schreibstil ist wie gehabt: auch der schlimmste Mord und Totschlag hält Jennifer L. Armentrout nicht davon ab, uns mit einem humorvollen Unterton ab und zu zum Lachen zu bringen. Zwischen all den romantischen, actionreichen und erschreckenden Szenen nimmt sie mit ihrem treffenden Humor vielen Problemen die Spitze und macht die Geschichte trotz ihrer Schwächen unglaublich unterhaltsam. Wir bekommen es hier wieder mit einer Menge wohlplatzierter Anspielungen auf Disney- Filme, "Harry Potter", "Der Herr der Ringe", "Twilight", "Supernatural" und "The Walking Dead" vorgesetzt. Cadens und Brightons Sarkasmus, ihre Zweideutigkeiten, die vielen Insiderwitzen und vor allem die unglaublich lustigen und auch oft peinlichen Konversationen haben mir zusätzlich praktisch ein Dauergrinsen ins Gesicht tapeziert. Wortgewandt, witzig, dabei voller Andeutungen, Metaphern und mit grandiosen Beschreibungen von Gegebenheiten, Ereignissen, Emotionen und magischen Elementen führt sie uns durch die Geschichte, sodass die 500 Seiten wie im Flug vergehen.
"Nach dem Angriff hattest du keine Angst mehr. Du wolltest nicht mehr unsichtbar sein. Du hast dafür gesorgt, dass man dich sieht und hört. Du stehst für dich selbst ein. Du lebst. Sie haben dir eine Menge genommen, Brighton. Deine Mutter. Deine Zufriedenheit. Aber für mich sieht es so aus, als hättest du auch eine Menge bekommen. Nicht von ihnen, aber von dir selbst."
Das Ende ist mal wieder auf die typische Armentrout´sche "haha-du-dummer-Leser-hier-hast-du-einen-krassen-Cliffhanger-jetzt-komm-damit-klar-und-zerbreche-dir-darüber-den-Kopf-bis-der-nächste-Teil-rauskommt"-Art, für die ich sie wirklich hassen könnte. Aber nur fast, denn dafür habe mich bei dieser Geschichte viel zu oft mit breitem Grinsen auf meinem Bett gesessen und mir gewünscht, in die Geschichte eintauchen zu können. Jetzt warte ich sehr gespannt darauf, dass der dritte Teil der Spinn-Off-Reihe erscheint, der im Englischen schon unter dem Titel "The Queen - A Wicked Novella" angekündigt wurde.
Fazit:
Ein wirklich überzeugender zweiter Teil einer Spinn-Off-Reihe, die wie eine bessere Version der Wicked-Reihe daherkommt: spannender, witziger, emotionaler, brutaler. Jennifer L. Armentrout bringt mich mit humorvollen Anspielungen zum Lachen, mit prickelnder Liebe zum Schmachten, mit epischen Kämpfen zum Mitfiebern und mit schockierenden Wendungen und Cliffhangern zum Fluchen.
November 20, 2020
I don't even know where to start. Probably by saying that The King was so freaking amazing, I could not put it down. It was everything I hoped for it to be and more. So much more.
My heart broke for Brighton. And I'm not ashamed to admit that few tears have made it to the surface. The King was such an emotional read. A lot happens in this novella, things that make me admire the hell out of Brighton. I can honestly say she's one of favourite heroines. And Caden, although there were times when he deserved some serious ass kicking, you can't help but fall in love with him.
And that ending! Jennifer, how can you be so cruel to end a book like that and then make us wait a year before the next novella comes out. You're one wicked lady (I mean it in the most loving way possible).
I can't wait for The Queen to come out, I already marked it into my diary! July 14th 2020 can't come soon enough! If you haven't read this one yet, do so right now because you don't want to be missing out Brighton and Caden's story.
My heart broke for Brighton. And I'm not ashamed to admit that few tears have made it to the surface. The King was such an emotional read. A lot happens in this novella, things that make me admire the hell out of Brighton. I can honestly say she's one of favourite heroines. And Caden, although there were times when he deserved some serious ass kicking, you can't help but fall in love with him.
And that ending! Jennifer, how can you be so cruel to end a book like that and then make us wait a year before the next novella comes out. You're one wicked lady (I mean it in the most loving way possible).
I can't wait for The Queen to come out, I already marked it into my diary! July 14th 2020 can't come soon enough! If you haven't read this one yet, do so right now because you don't want to be missing out Brighton and Caden's story.
June 14, 2020
Ahh that cliffhanger! It’s I shame I have to wait for the last book, I’m seriously wondering how Brighton is going to react.
March 19, 2024
Se lee solo y está suuuuuper emocionante ✨
July 23, 2019
“He kissed–God, he kissed like a man starving. He kissed as if he were going to devour me, and I wanted that. I needed it. It was all I could think about. Or maybe I wasn’t thinking at all. Instead, I was feeling. I was just letting myself feel.”
“Now, you’re seen, and you’re heard. You stand up for yourself. You’re living. They did take a lot from you, Brighton. Your mother. Your contentment. But it also seems like you gained a lot. Not from them, but from yourself.”
“You are my strength. My sun. You are my heart.”
Man, oh man, was it great to be back in this world again. The King picks up right where The Prince left off and there is never a dull moment. Yes, this book hits the ground running and just totally sucks you back in to The Wicked World. Now, don’t be fooled by the fact that this book is a novella because let me tell you, this little novella packs a punch. It will easily consume you and will leave you hanging on each and every word.
Since this book is a novella, I’m going to keep my review short and sweet and just say I LOVED this book!! I loved it. Within seconds of starting this story, everything from The Wicked Series came rushing back to me. I remembered why I originally fell in love with this series and all of the characters. The King is easily a novella that you can finish in just a few short hours.
The King is sexy and smartly written. The characters pull you into their story immediately. There is humor and angst. There is drama and moments that will leave you holding your breathe. There are moments where you’ll find yourself screaming at your kindle and ferociously flipping the pages to see how the story will play out. The King had it all and then some.
The King was a thrilling ride from beginning to end. From will they/won’t they moments, to lots of delicious tension & steam to danger around every turn…. I just couldn’t get enough. And with an ending I never saw coming, all I can say is when do we get our hands on the next book???!!
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
“Now, you’re seen, and you’re heard. You stand up for yourself. You’re living. They did take a lot from you, Brighton. Your mother. Your contentment. But it also seems like you gained a lot. Not from them, but from yourself.”
“You are my strength. My sun. You are my heart.”
Man, oh man, was it great to be back in this world again. The King picks up right where The Prince left off and there is never a dull moment. Yes, this book hits the ground running and just totally sucks you back in to The Wicked World. Now, don’t be fooled by the fact that this book is a novella because let me tell you, this little novella packs a punch. It will easily consume you and will leave you hanging on each and every word.
Since this book is a novella, I’m going to keep my review short and sweet and just say I LOVED this book!! I loved it. Within seconds of starting this story, everything from The Wicked Series came rushing back to me. I remembered why I originally fell in love with this series and all of the characters. The King is easily a novella that you can finish in just a few short hours.
The King is sexy and smartly written. The characters pull you into their story immediately. There is humor and angst. There is drama and moments that will leave you holding your breathe. There are moments where you’ll find yourself screaming at your kindle and ferociously flipping the pages to see how the story will play out. The King had it all and then some.
The King was a thrilling ride from beginning to end. From will they/won’t they moments, to lots of delicious tension & steam to danger around every turn…. I just couldn’t get enough. And with an ending I never saw coming, all I can say is when do we get our hands on the next book???!!
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
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