The Wicked by Douglas NicholasMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
IMHO, The Wicked is generally a worthy successor to Something Red. Featuring the same traveling musicians/family by choice as in the earlier novel, the book bit-by-bit reveals more about the characters, the world in which they live, and the overall plot. Although some parts of it may be a bit predictable to those who have been around the horror block a few times (eg, the nature of the beast in this one), The Wicked is still a great read, full of adventure, magic, humanity, and love.
A couple small quibbles though: The term "russet fur" sounds like it came straight from a Barbara Cartland novel with an Irish lassie on the cover. Actually, the phrase probably has been used in every cheesy romance featuring a redhead at least once. I hope the author avoids these sorts of scenes from here on out.
Disclaimer: I received an electronic manuscript from NetGalley.
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