Something Wicked by Emma DeanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Well Thought Out Follow On From The Chaos of Foxes Series
This book follows on from the Chaos of Foxes Series, but that series doesn’t have to be read in order to enjoy this book. There are characters from the previous series that feature in this book, but they are introduced as if they are new to the reader as well, as the main character, Mika, doesn’t know them well.
Mika is a broken witch, who was defective magic. This is a common theme from Chaos of Foxes. Mika’s father and brother have recently been stripped of magic and shunned for their part in a conspiracy to make male witches the rulers of witches, even though they have less magic than the women. Mika’s mother died very recently of what Mika believes was a broken heart.
Mika postponed going to Morgana University due to the problems with her family so she is a semester behind. She is scared to let anyone close to her both physically and emotionally, as her magic is unpredictable and dangerous. She has been very isolated for a long time and is worried about attending the university.
On arrival Mika is installed in a dorm with Audrey, a witch born from a human family who has had her own difficulties, and they strike up a friendship quickly. She also attracts the attention of several male students.
Mika is a mysterious witch from a very wealthy family that was filled with traitorous witches. Her friend is a human born witch, who is very gifted. These facts all make her stand out and cause conflict.
I really like the idea of this book, which follows the fall-out experienced by an innocent party from the resolution at the end of The Chaos of Foxes series. Mika is an interesting character with a fascinating back story. I also really like Audrey who is supportive yet forceful with her new friend. The men in the story are only barely introduced in this book, but they are intriguing.
The cliff hanger is annoying in any book, except ones where the next book in the series is already available. Thank goodness that’s the case in this instance, or I’d be upset and give a lower star rating out of temper.
This book is interesting and well thought out. The characters are fascinating and story has great promise, though the characters are the main focus for this book. Emma Dean has created a fabulous world with The Chaos of Foxes Series and I’m glad that this world is continued in this new book. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series to find out more about this captivating new character.
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