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jsm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, and Violence
racecarnoise's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was a bit slow to get going, but I still enjoyed the build up. The storyline had potential but the main character went in circles a little bit when she was getting going; visiting one prince and then another and then back to the first and then back to the monastery. I can’t say that I loved it, but I did enjoy reading it - it was easy and fun to read, if a little cringy at times. I like Wrath, and I like their banter. I’m a bit confused by the end tho, why was he so indifferent? Also has she pledged herself to House Pride or to Wrath?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Child death
lalauren04's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this as the start of a series, I’ve heard that the first book is the slower of the trilogy so hoping for a little bit more from the other two books. But I did enjoy this and I do very much love Wrath! (What can I say, I like a bad boy character haha)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder, and Grief
dietlindrozekin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Cawpile-method
Characters: 9/10 - Goed uitgewerkt, leuk brutaal en interessant hoe de emoties van het hoofdpersonage soms versterkt worden.
Atmosphere: 9/10 - Ik hou van de world building in dit boek! De context met de duivel en de perceptie van wat houdt de duivel in heeft me enorm bezig gehouden (misschien ook omdat ik voor het vak Christendom een lezing over de Duivel moest leren: de psychologie achter hoe is de duivel ontstaan en waarom is echt interessant).
Writing: 8/10 - Algemeen niets op aan te merken.
Plot: 8/10 - Niet te voorspelbaar.
Intrigue: 9/10 - JA, gewoon ja.
Logic: 6/10 - Naar mijn gevoel niet altijd even volgbaar.
Enjoyment: 9/10
Characters: 9/10 - Goed uitgewerkt, leuk brutaal en interessant hoe de emoties van het hoofdpersonage soms versterkt worden.
Atmosphere: 9/10 - Ik hou van de world building in dit boek! De context met de duivel en de perceptie van wat houdt de duivel in heeft me enorm bezig gehouden (misschien ook omdat ik voor het vak Christendom een lezing over de Duivel moest leren: de psychologie achter hoe is de duivel ontstaan en waarom is echt interessant).
Writing: 8/10 - Algemeen niets op aan te merken.
Plot: 8/10 - Niet te voorspelbaar.
Intrigue: 9/10 - JA, gewoon ja.
Logic: 6/10 - Naar mijn gevoel niet altijd even volgbaar.
Enjoyment: 9/10
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Death, Grief, and Murder
sweetordinary's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you are a fan of a dark mystery filled with self-discovery, love, and adventure, this is a book you need to try. Magic is infused every step of the way.
I love and appreciate the fact that the themes of love, romance, and intimate relationships took a back seat for the main character.
I love and appreciate the fact that the themes of love, romance, and intimate relationships took a back seat for the main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Death, Grief, Gore, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Confinement and Hate crime
boliak_1014's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I honestly think I figured out the plot/ending already (or at least on aspect), but I'm intrigued enough to keep going. I honestly enjoyed the dynamic between the characters and find the story different from a lot of things I have read. The story's darker elements are also points in favor of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Violence, Death, and Gore
Minor: Sexual content
direraven's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I enjoyed the book a lot, want to see more of Wrath and Emilia. I did feel like a lot of this book was riding Emilia's emotions which made for a bit of a hectic read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death, Murder, Alcohol, and Torture
queer_bookwyrm's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4 ⭐ CW: violence, murder, blood, self-harm
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco is book one in the Kingdom of the Wicked series. I wasn't sure about this book at first, since I bought it at the top of the booksta hype, and honestly it didn't grab me at first (although that could be due to a book hangover from the previous book). I quite enjoyed this once I got into it, and now I need to know what happens next!
We follow Emilia di Carlo and her twin Vittoria, in Sicily. Emilia and Vittoria are witches, and are taught protection charms and stories of the Wicked, the seven demon princes of Hell, from their grandmother. When Vittoria is brutally murdered after a series of other witches being murdered, Emilia is consumed with vengeance, and seeks to use dark magic to find and kill the murderer. It does not go as planned.
Emilia finds herself embroiled in the middle of prophecy, and surrounded by demons that want something from her, including a very handsome and annoying one she has accidentally tied herself to. There is more going on than Emilia realizes, she's been lied to by so many people, she doesn't know who to trust. I did find myself being a bit annoyed with Emilia's naivete. Several times I muttered "you dumbass" to myself about her decisions.
I found her relationship with Wrath compelling, but I definitely don't get how people would want him as their book boyfriend. Maybe that's just the aro in me 😆. That cliffhanger was rough, but I can't say I'm completely surprised. Perhaps the next book will prove me wrong. This was an entertaining YA read, but nothing too impressive. I will be continuing with the series.
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco is book one in the Kingdom of the Wicked series. I wasn't sure about this book at first, since I bought it at the top of the booksta hype, and honestly it didn't grab me at first (although that could be due to a book hangover from the previous book). I quite enjoyed this once I got into it, and now I need to know what happens next!
We follow Emilia di Carlo and her twin Vittoria, in Sicily. Emilia and Vittoria are witches, and are taught protection charms and stories of the Wicked, the seven demon princes of Hell, from their grandmother. When Vittoria is brutally murdered after a series of other witches being murdered, Emilia is consumed with vengeance, and seeks to use dark magic to find and kill the murderer. It does not go as planned.
Emilia finds herself embroiled in the middle of prophecy, and surrounded by demons that want something from her, including a very handsome and annoying one she has accidentally tied herself to. There is more going on than Emilia realizes, she's been lied to by so many people, she doesn't know who to trust. I did find myself being a bit annoyed with Emilia's naivete. Several times I muttered "you dumbass" to myself about her decisions.
I found her relationship with Wrath compelling, but I definitely don't get how people would want him as their book boyfriend. Maybe that's just the aro in me 😆. That cliffhanger was rough, but I can't say I'm completely surprised. Perhaps the next book will prove me wrong. This was an entertaining YA read, but nothing too impressive. I will be continuing with the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Self harm
mj_86's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol, Vomit, Gore, Violence, Murder, Body horror, Hate crime, and Confinement
Minor: Sexual content, Animal death, Torture, Kidnapping, Cursing, Stalking, Self harm, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis