The Wicked Cometh Review — Is It Worth Reading?
Updated on October 8, 2026 Verdict: A genuinely atmospheric 1831 London mystery with a slow-burn sapphic romance the cover copy never mentions — let down by a second half that abandons its own grimy realism for coincidence and melodrama. Best for: Readers who want Dickensian filth, a class-crossing romance built out of reading lessons, and … Read more