Jude has finally found her place in Elfhame, but it’s come at great cost to her. Now at odds with her family, she’s adjusting to life without them while also learning how to navigate a world where she has far more power than she ever has. As difficult as that already is, it’s made more difficult through her uneasy alliance with Cardan, formerly Prince and now King of Elfhame. Once enemies, their relationship begins to evolve as they’re forced to rely on one another, revealing truths neither wants to admit to the other. Amid further betrayals centered around plays for power and the crown, both their lives are in danger. Jude must now figure out how to not only protect her family, but also herself and her King. With the same brilliant writing and world building as The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King will leave you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next while also giving you greater insight into who exactly Cardan really is in a way that may just make him one of your favorite characters.