Who Would Like This Book:
Emily McIntire delivers a bold, dark, and deliciously twisted retelling in 'Wretched,' where the Wicked Witch of the West is unapologetically the heroine. Fans of morally gray, powerful female protagonists will be hooked by Eveline - she’s fierce, clever, unflinchingly ruthless, and refreshingly layered (no damsels here!). The tension with Nick, an undercover cop, brings all the spicy, enemies-to-lovers energy, plus a generous dose of heat. If you love fractured fairy tales, mob romances, and anti-heroines who challenge the usual tropes (think: romantic suspense with a villainous twist), this one’s for you.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Readers who prefer their heroines sweet and their HEAs soft may struggle with Evie’s unapologetic darkness and the book’s high dose of morally gray actions. Some found the character chemistry a bit slow-to-start, wished for more romance over spice, or found the ending wrapped up a bit too quickly. If mob/crime settings, darker themes, or heavy power dynamics aren’t your thing, you might want to skip this trip down the yellow brick road.
About:
Wretched in the 'Never After' series by Emily McIntire follows the story of Nicholas, a cop sent undercover to uncover the supplier for the Weserley's and the Irish Mafia. His path intertwines with Eveline, the daughter of a drug dealer, leading to a complex tale of attraction, chemistry, and conflicting loyalties. The book is praised for its clever writing, inclusion of classic poetry, unexpected sweetness, and a unique twist on the anti-hero trope with a strong focus on the character of Evie.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers and content warnings for Wretched include themes of mental health issues, childhood abuse, assault, murder, and drug-related crimes.
Has Romance?
The romance in Wretched is prominent and central to the plot, showcasing a connection between the leads that drives the story forward.
From The Publisher:
Once Upon A Time,
there was a wicked girl.
She lost everything that mattered,
causing darkness to unfurl.
Impulsive and intelligent,
she helped her family name grow strong.
But then one day a man without a heart came along.
An undercover agent, meant to spy and bring back tips.
Following down her hidden path of faded yellow bricks.
She hated him, he wanted her;
she was too good to be true.
But a woman can be great...
and terrible too.
** Wretched is a dark, contemporary romance (not fantasy or a retelling ) and the third complete standalone in The Never After Series: A collection of fractured fairy tales inspired by our favorite villains. It features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all readers. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED . *
Ratings (41)
Incredible (8) | |
Loved It (13) | |
Liked It (11) | |
It Was OK (5) | |
Did Not Like (1) | |
Hated It (3) |
Reader Stats (100):
Read It (49) | |
Currently Reading (1) | |
Want To Read (45) | |
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2 comment(s)
this is one of those books that i still think about a lot and idk why. maybe the duality of good and evil within the both mcs, but esp the fmc.
I love when the heroine is the morally grey/ bad character in a dark romance. This was the book I looked forward the most too in the series and it did not disappoint. The series do not need to be read in order as the books don't have anything to do wich other, exept them all being a reteling of a book.
What can you read after
Wretched?
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