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The Wicked King

Holly Black · 2019

The Folk of the Air · Book 2

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 one explicit on-page scene; mostly tension

Tropes

Fae / Faerie Enemies to Lovers Political Intrigue Morally Grey Love Interest Power Imbalance Forbidden Romance Slow Burn Betrayal Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Dubious Consent Emotional Abuse Graphic Violence

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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