Perfectly Wicked | By Lindsay Lovise
Book Review | NetGalley E-ARC | Paranormal Romance
My thoughts
Narrative and Plot
Perfectly Wicked is an atmospheric book about witches with an adorable and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance. The story presents both Holly’s and Connor’s perspectives, which I love in romance novels. Although the book is a bit lengthy for a romance, it never lags.
The plot is rich with enough mystery to hold our interest. I enjoy when books about the supernatural break the norm and create their own worlds and rules. It’s refreshing and entertaining to explore a new order of things.
Characters and Conflicts
Holly and Connor are our central characters. They are both loyal, kind, funny, clever, and yet flawed in their own ways. The chemistry between them creates enough tension and adds to the overall mystery of the plot.
The ensemble cast is a great addition to the story, adding value and entertainment, to say the least. I would love to read a sequel about the Celeste sisters and their own love stories. Each of the side characters is well-rounded but does not overshadow the main leads. There is a morbid theme throughout the story, and I was there for it.
Most romances, no matter how strong they start, fall short in the third act of conflict. However, Perfectly Wicked strikes a perfect balance by incorporating a typical miscommunication into the final conflict and resolving it in an adult manner.
I loved the writing and would be excited to read more works by Lindsay Lovise.
Conclusion
Overall, Perfectly Wicked is a perfect fall pick, with its atmospheric setting of an apple farm and supernatural elements adding to the mix.
Disclaimer : I received an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.