Wicked Games by Hope Everly

 

Some books don’t just tell a story, they make you feel like you’re walking hand in hand with the characters, carrying their pain, their hope & their fight. Wicked Games was exactly that kind of experience for me.

From the very first chapter, I was pulled into Willow’s world—a place that is raw, chaotic & heavy with struggles, yet somehow glimmers with the tiniest sparks of hope. The way her story unfolds feels heartbreakingly real. It’s not just about survival, it’s about learning what it means to hold on when the world keeps trying to break you apart. Isn’t that something we’ve all felt at some point? That desperation of wanting to be seen, to be loved & to believe that life can be more than just pain?

What struck me most was how the book balanced the darkness with moments of fragile beauty. Willow as a character touched me deeply—not because she was perfect, but because she wasn’t. Her flaws, her fears, her quiet strength—they all made her feel human. She was both broken & brave, fragile & fierce, & that combination made her unforgettable. Her bond with Noah was proof that love, no matter how scarred, can still survive trauma. It may change shape, it may ache with old wounds, but it never truly disappears.

The author’s writing is vivid & immersive—you don’t just read the scenes, you live them. Every alleyway, every broken home, every sharp inhale of fear is painted so clearly that it lingers in your chest & yet, amidst all of that, there is an undeniable heartbeat of resilience running through the book. 

There were moments where I felt my heart clench, moments that made me ache, but also moments that made me want to reach into the pages & hug Willow for her bravery. The story reminded me that survival isn’t just existing—it’s believing, even in the smallest ways, that there’s more to life than just pain. 

This isn’t just a story—it’s a reminder that even in the darkest corners, hope can survive. & for me, that’s what made this book so powerful & so personal. If you’ve ever felt lost, unheard, or just searching for a story that makes you believe in second chances, this book will stay with you. 

Must read!!