I struggled with this book as I had not read the first and didn't realize it was a sequel. It doesn't always matter but I felt this time it did as I was so lost I could tell there were things I SHOULD know and didn't. It's about a new drug, Solydexran that has been approved but apparently is affecting patients differently and landing some in the hospital. There are doctors, conspiracy theories, and prisoners...but that's all I got as I needed the backstory to understand completely.
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Oh this was just beautiful! I loved this book!!!! I was so into it from the first chapter. I could not wait to see how the ending was going to go. Great read!

I didn’t read the first book before diving into this one. However, I really enjoyed the writing. It’s fast paced, twisty and turns— I was a little confused but I still thought the author did a great job in keeping this book interesting enough so that new readers can pick it up. Can’t wait to read more from this series!

I had some issues with the file, unfortunately, but once I got that figured out all went well.

I read the first book in the series before reading this one and I'm not sure that I was as drawn in to the story as I'd hoped I'd be. I'm still pondering how I feel after reading this one. It might be more that it's not my typical style of read or that I'm just not currently in the mood for a read like this at the moment. There's just something about it that isn't hitting for me personally right now.

I will, however, be picking it up again in the future and seeing how I feel about it after I've had some space from it. I will recommend this book to those who are looking for this type of read for sure.

I did find myself intrigued to the story and where it was going. The writer has a good, clear, and concise way of writing which I truly appreciate in a read. No beating around the bush kind of thing.

I'm not sure I have much else to say at this point, I will likely come back and edit my feedback once I've had some time to ponder this one a little more.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. I am glad that I read the first book in the series before this one. I liked the continuation of the story from the first book, but I actually liked the characters in the second book more. The story is very twisty, and the last third of the book is especially suspenseful.

The novel’s complex twists and dark revelations, centered around a rogue pharmaceutical company and a vengeful suspect, make it a thrilling read. With its intense pacing and intricate plotting, Wicked is a must-read.

A captivating 4-star read that builds on its predecessor with fresh, engaging twists. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love this cover. I was happy to learn it was book 2 in a series. I did not read the first, so I was a bit confused with this story. Overall, it featured good writing and a mystery to get lost in.

I don’t really feel comfortable giving this book a rating. I didn’t realize this was a sequel and I didn’t read the first book so I did not get a good handle on the book.