Another day, another Briana reads a new romance author and learns she’s been missing out. This time Sarah MacLean comes through with Wicked and the Wallflower, which was a little different than my usual romance reads. While I tend to read super lighthearted, fun romance, this book had a hint of darkness. 

Wicked and the Wallflower features the Devil and Felicity Faircloth, a woman who has the means to tame the beast (oh wait, I think I’m mixing up brothers). Both of these MCs have a little sprinkling of self-esteem issues, but luckily for their love story, they can’t seem to see the flaws in each other. They both pull each other toward themselves, finally revealing their secrets to each other. 

This story felt like it progressed a bit slowly, but that’s a good thing. It felt like I got to know the characters, and everything was revealed in due time, not a moment before. I liked the supporting characters, especially Whit. As someone who probably talks to much, I’m excited to see the story of a man who lets his random grunts tell his story. 

Some of the lines of this story were so perfectly written, I had to pause after reading to take them in. A couple lines (one too many “Felicity Faircloths”) made me roll my eyes a bit. I’m glad I’ve been inducted into the world of the Bareknuckle Bastards, and I’m curious to see what else this world has to reveal.