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Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan (Review #143)



"A girl named Nadya, who hears the whispers of the gods inside her head.

A prince surrounded by desperate suitors and deadly assassins.

A monster hidden behind pale, tortured eyes - and a smile that cuts like a knife.

The paths of these characters becomes entwined during a centuries-long war filled with sinners and saints, magic and mystery, and a star-crossed romance that threatens to tip the scales between dark and light forever."

Review:

This was one of the best reads I’ve had in a long while. It DEVASTATED ME. BUT IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE. Nadya and Serefin were both complicated, messy, yet divine characters. Neither were in the right or wrong but both knew the endgame.

I loved every second of it. These characters never did what was expected of them and I loved there growth from beginning to end.

And MALACHIASZ?????? I shipped it so hard. Every twist and turn had me hoping he and Nadya would set sail. Their dynamic was so intriguing to me. They were enemies of a higher caliber and even when they fell for each other they knew they were still at opposing sides. It was an amazing thing to read.

For a moment I thought this would be a “Selection” situation when Nadya became a part of the Rawalyk but I’m so glad it didn’t. No competitions here, just a king to kill, move along.

And the most important topic in my mind after finishing this book... the ending. I’ve got actual tears in my eyes just thinking about it. 


I can’t even express my devastation. Truly. The battle was won but I fear a war unlike any our characters were anticipating is on the horizon. I just hope our team can pull through.

I’m struggling to articulate how amazing this book was so you just have to read it IMMEDIATELYYYYY.

If you’ve read it, please tell me I’m not the only one CRYING!!! I’m straight up balling my eyes out dude.


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