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Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked, 1) Hardcover โ October 27, 2020
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From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes a new blockbuster series!
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Two sisters.
One brutal murder.
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A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself...
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And an intoxicating romance.
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Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are stregheย -- witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden.
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Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems...
- Print length384 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherJimmy Patterson
- Publication dateOctober 27, 2020
- Grade level9 and up
- Reading age14 years and up
- Dimensions6.4 x 1.45 x 9.3 inches
- ISBN-100316428469
- ISBN-13978-0316428460
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Deliciously daringโand deadlyโbooks from Kerri Maniscalco | Welcome to Hell. Emilia continues her mission to avenge her sister's death in the sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked. | A journey to Hell and back with more unexpected twists than ever before, in the steamy conclusion to The Kingdom of the Wicked series. | A deliciously creepy horror novel with a storyline inspired by the Ripper murders and an unexpected, blood-chilling conclusion. | In the #1 bestselling sequel to Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders that seem eerily familiar are discovered in Dracula's castle. | In book three in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series, Audrey Rose must find a killer on an ocean liner before they make a great escape. | The stunning finale to the #1 bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series brings a serial killer like none other. |
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"Lyrical writing and an immersive atmosphere accompany a well-built world rooted in 19th-century Palermo, especially evocative descriptions of food prepared in the family's restaurant, while intriguing plot twists round off the novel."โPublishers Weekly
"The characters are richly drawn; the worldbuilding is smart, based on historical events and infused with magic; and the page-turning plot is a force to be reckoned with. Food, family, magic, and romance are threaded into this propulsive story, making it a thrilling, wondrous, and atmospheric tale."โBooklist
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Escaping From Houdini
Capturing the Devil
*"A marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery...an unexpected twist makes the ending worth the wait. A must-have."
---School Library Journal (*starred review*)
"Kerri Maniscalco once again combines adventure, romance, murder and Victorian manners into an intoxicating cocktail that brings the story of this tenacious young forensic scientist to a satisfying conclusion."โKnoxville News Sentinel
"There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well as tense escalations....A scenic, twisty mystery."
--- Kirkus Reviews
"Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. Abundant red herrings and a dash of romance round out this gruesome but engrossing story."
--- Publisher's Weekly
"Audrey Rose Wadsworth prefers breeches to ball gowns, autopsies to afternoon tea, and scalpels to knitting needles. Though her father, Lord Edmund, has forbidden it, Audrey covertly studies forensic medicine...while "the Ripper" remains two steps ahead, lurking where Audrey least expects....Maniscalco's portrayal of scientific invention in a newly industrial era will serve as a fine first foray into Victorian classics."
---Booklist
"Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules....This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [and] will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance."
---School Library Connection
"Audrey Rose is a witty, resourceful feminist who refuses to bow to Victorian-era gender norms. This dark, gothic landscape is peopled with nuanced, diverse characters who keep readers enthralled. A gripping mystery with a compelling heroine and just the right touch of romance."
--- Kirkus Reviews
"Every bit as heart-pounding as you'd expect it to be...An enthralling, captivating, and addicting series."
---Hypable
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- Publisher : Jimmy Patterson (October 27, 2020)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 384 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316428469
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316428460
- Reading age : 14 years and up
- Grade level : 9 and up
- Item Weight : 1.27 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.4 x 1.45 x 9.3 inches
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Kerri Maniscalco is the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series, the Kingdom of the Wicked series, and her adult fantasy romance Throne of the Fallen, the start of her Prince of Sin series with Throne of Secrets up next. Kerri grew up in a semi-haunted house outside NYC, where her fascination with dark, atmospheric settings began. To date her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and have been viewed on TikTok a few hundred million times.
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5 FREAKING FAT STARS
First off kerri- how could you stop there?? that should be the eighth sin lol
Aside from having a stunning cover, my first thought after starting the book is that it has a great many blends of my favorite genres and traits to quench my fantasy loving soul's thirst- Historical fiction, set in Italy, murder mystery, broody hero with MANNERS(yes I put that in all caps because the seems to be a rarity these days in books ;) ), forbidden romance, atmospheric ambiance with all the fantastical elements to captivate you with the perfect amount of spook but not outright scare you and last but not least a reserved MC lead that learns to kick ass as she goes
"Emilia Maria di Carlo didn't do danger.My sister was the adventurous one- I was satisfied with safe,clean and fun.Give me a steamy romance novel with forbidden love and impossible odds"
I loved Emilia ever since I read these lines, she is definitely my kind of girl, she is level headed, smart and extremely sassy and gives two squats if she had to fight the devil or the God for justice. When her beloved twin is brutally murdered, she ventures into an unexpected path with dangerous secrets and 6 foot 2 inch calamities, she keeps surprising herself at her own strength that she could draw when she believes someone she loves is in danger. I am not usually a huge fan of single POV's or internal dialogues but I loved Emilia's witty brains and its sassy comeback's, I have so many favorite lines from her.
I wished we had more of Wrath but I have a feeling we will see a heck lot of him in the upcoming books, he is broody with a hard shell exterior but you couldn't help but notice his good internal aspect peeking through often. I was sold when I read that there is a romance angle between a demon and a witch but what I didn't expect is a romance that is a chef's kiss- don't get me wrong because this doesn't mean there is a lot of steam but there is lot of rationale to it which I always prefer over meaningless steam.
Now that we talked about characters lets talk about the plot- Man Oh Man! did Kerri knock it out of the park with the masterful intrigue she weaved into the this fantastical mystery? I would say a 100% yes- she is exceptionally good at deflecting the reader from seeing what is right before their eyes, that being said I did see bits of it coming but the bread crumbs that she left leading to unravel the mystery is excellently executed, however I have 1 million questions and I wanted to be like Emilia and write all of them down, the gothic element of the book adds perfect balance to its demure historic fiction premise
Its a perfect book for the spooky season to pick up but I can't make any promises that by the end of it that you won't be willing to sell your soul to the devil or make deals with demons (pun intended) for the next book or for the answers you might need ;)
Storyline/Plot: The plot was really good. I think that a string of witch murders really reigns you in, and then the idea of the Seven Deadly Sins being involved is (in my experience) very unique, and I love the idea of it. I do kind of wish the Seven Deadly Sins played a bigger role than what they traditionally are, but they still filled the role really well. There was a clear plot that was followed really well and written even better. I do wish there were some more action-packed scenes, and more spells, because you know, a witch, but maybe that's something book 2 will give me. The cliffhanger was also pretty insane and made me glad by 2nd book preorder came on time, although the signs pointed to it, for some reason, I just did not read into that foreshadowing, and I am here for it... kinda. (view spoiler) Although it took me quite some time to read, I was definitely in a bit of a slump after finishing the 4th Savage Lands book, and a rough week of work meant it took me longer to finish, but I still think the length was perfect for the story.
"Love is the most powerful magic. Above all else, remember that."
Romance: I wouldn't classify this story as a romance by any means. I think there's some angst, but it's clear there is no resolve or continuation of that, at least in this book. I was hoping for some action between Emilia and Wrath, and there was definitely some banter, but it didn't amount to much. Although there is a lack of romance in this story, it's not taking away from the book because it wasn't meant to be a romance story.
"One day you'll call me Death. For now, Wrath will do."
Characters: I do love me these characters. I think for the most part the Seven Deadly Sin characters are portrayed pretty well, but I do wish there was more action based on their Sin, for some of them. I also love Emilia, I love that she's clearly powerful and strong, but she's not portrayed as this big and powerful, fighter MC that a lot of other books do to their female leads. Her character development in the grief of her sister's passing, and her fight for vengeance, is incredibly written. I wish that we had some more time to find out what Vittoria was like because she gets described as certain things after she passed that we didn't get to read as her personality trait, so it felt like a slight disconnect.
World-Building: I think the world-building was good. I was confused in regards to placement at times, but in terms of descriptions, it was really well written. There wasn't a point where I felt overwhelmed, or couldn't imagine a place that was being described.
"You always have the power of choice, even when those choices seem limited. Never forget that."
Overall, this is definitely a great book, but there are a couple of things I feel like we're lacking in order to get it to that 5-star review, but I would reread this book, and likely will when the 3rd book comes out. It's a great Spooktober read, and I am excited to get to the 2nd book. There is a lot of hype behind this book, and don't get me wrong it is a fantastic book that I would definitely recommend to others to read, but in my opinion, there are other books I would hype up more than I would this book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
Storyline/Plot: The plot was really good. I think that a string of witch murders really reigns you in, and then the idea of the Seven Deadly Sins being involved is (in my experience) very unique, and I love the idea of it. I do kind of wish the Seven Deadly Sins played a bigger role than what they traditionally are, but they still filled the role really well. There was a clear plot that was followed really well and written even better. I do wish there were some more action-packed scenes, and more spells, because you know, a witch, but maybe that's something book 2 will give me. The cliffhanger was also pretty insane and made me glad by 2nd book preorder came on time, although the signs pointed to it, for some reason, I just did not read into that foreshadowing, and I am here for it... kinda. (view spoiler) Although it took me quite some time to read, I was definitely in a bit of a slump after finishing the 4th Savage Lands book, and a rough week of work meant it took me longer to finish, but I still think the length was perfect for the story.
"Love is the most powerful magic. Above all else, remember that."
Romance: I wouldn't classify this story as a romance by any means. I think there's some angst, but it's clear there is no resolve or continuation of that, at least in this book. I was hoping for some action between Emilia and Wrath, and there was definitely some banter, but it didn't amount to much. Although there is a lack of romance in this story, it's not taking away from the book because it wasn't meant to be a romance story.
"One day you'll call me Death. For now, Wrath will do."
Characters: I do love me these characters. I think for the most part the Seven Deadly Sin characters are portrayed pretty well, but I do wish there was more action based on their Sin, for some of them. I also love Emilia, I love that she's clearly powerful and strong, but she's not portrayed as this big and powerful, fighter MC that a lot of other books do to their female leads. Her character development in the grief of her sister's passing, and her fight for vengeance, is incredibly written. I wish that we had some more time to find out what Vittoria was like because she gets described as certain things after she passed that we didn't get to read as her personality trait, so it felt like a slight disconnect.
World-Building: I think the world-building was good. I was confused in regards to placement at times, but in terms of descriptions, it was really well written. There wasn't a point where I felt overwhelmed, or couldn't imagine a place that was being described.
"You always have the power of choice, even when those choices seem limited. Never forget that."
Overall, this is definitely a great book, but there are a couple of things I feel like we're lacking in order to get it to that 5-star review, but I would reread this book, and likely will when the 3rd book comes out. It's a great Spooktober read, and I am excited to get to the 2nd book. There is a lot of hype behind this book, and don't get me wrong it is a fantastic book that I would definitely recommend to others to read, but in my opinion, there are other books I would hype up more than I would this book.
An addictive story with unexpected twists, Kingdom of the Wicked makes for a GREAT fall read. With lots of witches, demons, dark stormy night, etc. it will make you want to light a spooky candle and dive in!
Iโd also like to mention I read this both in physical form and audio book and Marisa Calin does an INCREDIBLE job. Truly on of the best audio books Iโve ever listened to. I hope you pick this up, Iโm off to read book 2.
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Quero muito mais do Wrath e por isso vou comprar os outros , alรฉm de querer saber o curso dessa histรณria .
Tudo รฉ muito imersivo , os cheiros , o aestethic , as cenas que fazem vocรช gritar por causa da interaรงรฃo do que vai vir ser o casal principal ...
Avisos : quem nรฃo gosta de descriรงรฃo de pratos de vez em quando ( bem , quase sempre ) . Mas acho que jรก seria de se supor jรก que a personagem tem um restaurante .
Well, yesterday morning I picked it up and was sucked into a new world. I love when I get momentum reading, I finished it last night at 1am. So, needless to say, this book was obviously excellent.
In the beginning I was getting frustrated with some of the scenes descriptions, I felt I couldnโt get an accurate visual of what was happening, (prime example was during and after the Viperidae scene. It was confusing.)
I also got so frustrated when Emilia wasnโt asking the simplest of questions! I wonโt spoil anything but there were MULTIPLE times I was like โgirl, why are you not asking about _______โ
So, besides those few little details. Most the questions were answered later in the book. Most of them.
Still I give it five stars and Iโve already ordered the second book! So happy this book got me out of my slump.
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2022
Well, yesterday morning I picked it up and was sucked into a new world. I love when I get momentum reading, I finished it last night at 1am. So, needless to say, this book was obviously excellent.
In the beginning I was getting frustrated with some of the scenes descriptions, I felt I couldnโt get an accurate visual of what was happening, (prime example was during and after the Viperidae scene. It was confusing.)
I also got so frustrated when Emilia wasnโt asking the simplest of questions! I wonโt spoil anything but there were MULTIPLE times I was like โgirl, why are you not asking about _______โ
So, besides those few little details. Most the questions were answered later in the book. Most of them.
Still I give it five stars and Iโve already ordered the second book! So happy this book got me out of my slump.
A great book, a must read for fantasy fans.
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โโโโโโ๐๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ข โ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ดโโโโโโ
I have heard mixed things about this book/this trilogy and heard some people saying that the second book gets better than the first one... but... listen me here: ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค. I am going to read the second one right after and if it is really better than the first one... wow then, it's gonna be one of my favorite series ever.
Mixing witches with demons... this is my paradise! I love a good book of witches, and a good book of demons and loved everything about this story, the plot, the characters, the lore... the map in the book (at least in my edition) with the 7 houses of hell imprinted completely changes the game! It's so amazing, the explanations, the characters' development, the relationships, the story and history... EVERYTHING, I admit I may or may not be a bit obsessed with this at the moment.
In the beginning I was afraid I was not going to like Emily, the main character/main witch of the story, but I ended up liking her so much... and Wrath is absolutely the best! All hail, this amazing prince of Hell!
One thing that I was expecting to be a little tiny bit better was the ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ. And that's the reason I didn't give the book more than 5 as a classification, cause 5.5 stars is the maximum I give any book, and I didn't do it here... because the suspense in the book and the person who killed Vittoria (๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ, ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค๐๐) was not a surprise for me, I knew it since the beginning... which is a shame.
Overall I am pretty excited to get into the second book but really sad because after I finish "Kingdom of the Cursed" I will have to wait until September to know the rest of the story.
JUST GO READ THIS BOOK. Really amazing... really loved it!
I've never read any book by this author before, and I am in love with her type of writing now! Completely a fan and I'm totally going to buy all her books.
Reviewed in Spain on June 19, 2022
๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐: โ โ โ โ โ
โโโโโโ๐๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ข โ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ดโโโโโโ
I have heard mixed things about this book/this trilogy and heard some people saying that the second book gets better than the first one... but... listen me here: ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค. I am going to read the second one right after and if it is really better than the first one... wow then, it's gonna be one of my favorite series ever.
Mixing witches with demons... this is my paradise! I love a good book of witches, and a good book of demons and loved everything about this story, the plot, the characters, the lore... the map in the book (at least in my edition) with the 7 houses of hell imprinted completely changes the game! It's so amazing, the explanations, the characters' development, the relationships, the story and history... EVERYTHING, I admit I may or may not be a bit obsessed with this at the moment.
In the beginning I was afraid I was not going to like Emily, the main character/main witch of the story, but I ended up liking her so much... and Wrath is absolutely the best! All hail, this amazing prince of Hell!
One thing that I was expecting to be a little tiny bit better was the ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ. And that's the reason I didn't give the book more than 5 as a classification, cause 5.5 stars is the maximum I give any book, and I didn't do it here... because the suspense in the book and the person who killed Vittoria (๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ, ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค๐๐) was not a surprise for me, I knew it since the beginning... which is a shame.
Overall I am pretty excited to get into the second book but really sad because after I finish "Kingdom of the Cursed" I will have to wait until September to know the rest of the story.
JUST GO READ THIS BOOK. Really amazing... really loved it!
I've never read any book by this author before, and I am in love with her type of writing now! Completely a fan and I'm totally going to buy all her books.