The Rat King By Jennifer M. Waldrop | Safe 2027 |

: Contrast her initial passivity (accepting the deal to leave her old life) with her eventual discovery of the curse's true nature. 4. World-Building and Atmosphere

: Introduce Avery, a former theater student and bartender whose "latent witch gene" makes her the sacrificial bride to a warlock king to maintain a 17-year peace deal. The Rat King by Jennifer M. Waldrop

: Reflect on the resolution (the "HEA payoff") and whether Avery successfully shifts from playing a role to finding a true connection. Quick Facts for Your Paper Publication : Published in November 2022. Genre : Darkish fantasy romance, paranormal romance. : Contrast her initial passivity (accepting the deal