The Folk of the Air · 2019
Wicked King
by Holly Black
Wicked King is Holly Black's fae novel, part of The Folk of the Air. The heat sits at closed door; the tone is dark. Warnings are listed on the book page before you start.
Wicked King spice level
Darkness
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Wicked King trigger warnings
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What is the spice level of Wicked King?
Wicked King spice level is 1 of 5 (Embers). Closed door, or almost. Darkness is a separate score: 3 of 5 (Dark).
What are the Wicked King trigger warnings?
Graphic: none flagged. Moderate: Violence, Bullying. Minor: Political intrigue. These are shelf-level flags for the lane, not a scene list. Read the author's own note.
Who is Wicked King for?
For a reader who wants fae romance, a couple, spice at embers and darkness at dark. Not for anyone skipping the warnings.
What should I read if I liked Wicked King?
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