Library Journal's Stacey Hayman said The Wicked City is "a smart suggestion for fans of strong female characters, historical fiction, and family sagas.
"[2] Gibson concluded the review by writing, "Williams ratchets up the action on each successive page, leaving readers no choice but to race after Gin as she pursues love, revenge and the perfect stiff drink.
Katie Noah Gibson, writing for Shelf Awareness, wrote that Ginger's "fast-paced, fast-talking adventures will leave readers astounded at her courage and thirsty for the next deliciously wicked romp in this series.
"[6] However, they claim Ginger's voice feels "a bit stilted, as if too much research had gone into imagining her argot.
"[6] Similarly, "Ginger’s mental observations," which help to situate the story in a precise time and place, "are recounted with a degree of detail that, while fulfilling its intended effect of re-creating the period and social milieu, does little to advance the story.