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Wicked

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2014

Wicked · Book 1

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 explicit, moderately frequent

Tropes

Slow Burn Forbidden Romance Enemies to Lovers Fae / Faerie Political Intrigue Chosen One Forced Proximity Morally Grey Love Interest Secret Identity / Hidden Power High Steam Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Death of a Parent Graphic Violence

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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