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roosveld's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Child death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Slavery, Confinement, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
This was a very fun book to read. I thoroughly enjoyed Kerri's Stalking Jack the Ripper series and the Kingdom of the Wicked is looking to be on the same path.
I loved the characters in this story. Emilia and Wrath were fun to read and has me even more intrigued to see them in the next book considering the how they have left off in the end of this book. I also liked how each of the Princes of Hell were introduced and how each embodied their sin. I also really liked Nonna Maria and am excited to learn more about her and the family history.
Speaking of family history, the story and lore were very interesting and quickly had me hooked. I want to more about what happened in the pasty with witched and demons and everything about the blood curse. I am excited to see more about the Wicked realm and met the remaining Princes. A part of me also hopes we will see her sister but I'm unsure how likely that will be in the forthcoming books.
I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. The fact that Kingdom of the Cursed is New Adult has me super excited. This book though was a good read and really sets up for the next book well.
I recommend this series to the fantasy romance readers out there.
I loved the characters in this story. Emilia and Wrath were fun to read and has me even more intrigued to see them in the next book considering the how they have left off in the end of this book. I also liked how each of the Princes of Hell were introduced and how each embodied their sin. I also really liked Nonna Maria and am excited to learn more about her and the family history.
Speaking of family history, the story and lore were very interesting and quickly had me hooked. I want to more about what happened in the pasty with witched and demons and everything about the blood curse. I am excited to see more about the Wicked realm and met the remaining Princes. A part of me also hopes we will see her sister but I'm unsure how likely that will be in the forthcoming books.
I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. The fact that Kingdom of the Cursed is New Adult has me super excited. This book though was a good read and really sets up for the next book well.
I recommend this series to the fantasy romance readers out there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Addiction, and Religious bigotry
cluckieduck's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
Not as enthralling as other fantasy series’s debuts, but interesting enough that I’ll continue on to book two. The plot was fairly predictable but also quite scattered…riddle me that. I just didn’t connect with any of the characters, so we’ll see what book two brings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcohol and Vomit
microbemom's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and Violence
homestylereads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Vomit
queengaynor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Gore, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, and Blood
mellysay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
AAAAGGHHH OMG THIS BOOK😩😩😩
I loved it so much<333 this is really a five star book and I will recommend it to everyone I come across. I’m gonna order the next book like right now because i need to find out what’s going to happen with Emilia!! I laughed, almost cried, bit my tongue in anger while reading this book. I admit it wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read, the first 60 pages were very boring and confusing, I was about to the put the book on dnf. I’m glad I didn’t! The main character is amazing. I love her so so so much, she is the best. I also live Wrath but we will se how that turns out in the second book. However easily a 5⭐️ Book 📚
I loved it so much<333 this is really a five star book and I will recommend it to everyone I come across. I’m gonna order the next book like right now because i need to find out what’s going to happen with Emilia!! I laughed, almost cried, bit my tongue in anger while reading this book. I admit it wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read, the first 60 pages were very boring and confusing, I was about to the put the book on dnf. I’m glad I didn’t! The main character is amazing. I love her so so so much, she is the best. I also live Wrath but we will se how that turns out in the second book. However easily a 5⭐️ Book 📚
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Physical abuse, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gore, Grief, Body horror, Death, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content
hownovelofher's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Binged this in about a day - which probably speaks volumes. I truly found it hard to put down. While it wasn’t mind-blowing, it was such a fun, fast-paced, and tension-filled read.
The main reason I didn’t rate it 4 or even 5 stars is simply based on the fact that the plot, while interesting, didn’t leave too much to guessing (I guessed the token “bad guy” like literally 4 chapters in), coupled with the sheer enormity of convenience crutches littered throughout the book.
Wrath is a wonderful character - he checks off every cliché Bad Boi box and I’m perfectly fine with that. Dark, handsome, tattooed, and moral gray? I mean, I’ll likely never say no to that.
Twin trope is alway fun, but not my favorite. Enemies to lovers is *chef’s kiss*. Emilia and Wrath aren’t quite lovers yet, but let’s be real with ourselves : THEY WILL BE.
Side characters were decent, but Nonna was a bonefide thorn in my ass and made so many unwise decisions when it came to Vittoria and Emilia’s lives.
All the witchy elements were perfect. I don’t know much about witchcraft, but Kerri Maniscalco makes it all very believable in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching over a strega’s shoulder in rapt fascination.
The fact that there is so much FOOD and Italian heritage weaved into the story is something that I personally hadn’t experienced in books. I was pleasantly comforted by it and the familial resonance within.
Can’t wait to read the next book!
The main reason I didn’t rate it 4 or even 5 stars is simply based on the fact that the plot, while interesting, didn’t leave too much to guessing (I guessed the token “bad guy” like literally 4 chapters in), coupled with the sheer enormity of convenience crutches littered throughout the book.
Wrath is a wonderful character - he checks off every cliché Bad Boi box and I’m perfectly fine with that. Dark, handsome, tattooed, and moral gray? I mean, I’ll likely never say no to that.
Twin trope is alway fun, but not my favorite. Enemies to lovers is *chef’s kiss*. Emilia and Wrath aren’t quite lovers yet, but let’s be real with ourselves : THEY WILL BE.
Side characters were decent, but Nonna was a bonefide thorn in my ass and made so many unwise decisions when it came to Vittoria and Emilia’s lives.
All the witchy elements were perfect. I don’t know much about witchcraft, but Kerri Maniscalco makes it all very believable in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching over a strega’s shoulder in rapt fascination.
The fact that there is so much FOOD and Italian heritage weaved into the story is something that I personally hadn’t experienced in books. I was pleasantly comforted by it and the familial resonance within.
Can’t wait to read the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
verk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Al principio me costó un poco engancharme pero después era difícil de dejar Jajaj.
De las hermanas me gusta más Vittoria peo bueno, el personaje principal es Emilia que no me cae mal pero a veces se porta de forma muy tonta.
Me gusta que haya misterio y que no sepas a quien culpar de todo jaja, aunque sospechás quien podría ser (y se confirma, o no, al final 😅).
Wrathe gusta mucho su personaje, está mejor desarrollado que el de Emilia.
Me dejó con ganas de leer el 2do 😅.
De las hermanas me gusta más Vittoria peo bueno, el personaje principal es Emilia que no me cae mal pero a veces se porta de forma muy tonta.
Me gusta que haya misterio y que no sepas a quien culpar de todo jaja, aunque sospechás quien podría ser (y se confirma, o no, al final 😅).
Wrathe gusta mucho su personaje, está mejor desarrollado que el de Emilia.
Me dejó con ganas de leer el 2do 😅.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Blood, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, and Torture
lhisalisa21's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Violence