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danii12's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
booksbydann's review against another edition
3.0
"You always have the power of choice, even when those choices seem limited. Never forget that."
Ponerle 3 ⭐ a este libro me dolió. No me malinterpreten, el libro me gustó. El worldbuilding me pareció exquisito, la autora logra a la perfección crear a lo largo de todo el libro una atmósfera lúgubre y oscura, la cual adquiere una gran importancia a la hora de contar y darle sentido a esta historia. La diversidad de criaturas sobrenaturales que la autora incorpora y desarrolla me tenía l i v i n g. O sea, un infierno conformado por 7 casas y 7 príncipes del infierno que las gobiernan, brujas, demonios, el diablo, hombres lobo.
Pero más allá de ello y la fascinante variedad de criaturas sobrenaturales que la autora incorpora, hubo muchos "pero..." a la hora de reseñar este libro. Tenía las expectativas muy altas por el tipo de historia que la sinopsis prometía, pero lamentablemente me encontré con muchos baches.
Ahora, dejando atrás la construcción del mundo, vamos a la trama. La trama para mi es el punto más débil de este libro. Estaba por todo el lugar, y no les miento cuando lo digo. Repleto de inconsistencias, puntos bajos, y muchos desenlaces previsibles y poco claros, la trama llega a un punto en que no termina de desarrollarse puntualmente.
Emilia empezó gustandome un montón, pero a medida que se iba desarrollando la historia no podía seguirle el ritmo a sus cambios de humor y de opinión, a veces realmente creía que estaba siguiendo a 2 emilia's completamente diferentes en el mismo cuerpo, era un poco demasiado chocante, y lejos de humanizar su personaje le daban un aspecto muy forzado e irreal. Siento que al fin y al cabo Emilia fue introducida con el único motivo de impulsar la trama dado su débil y fluctuante desarrollo como personaje.
¿Wrath? I like him. Nada más que decir.
En conclusión, siento que Kingdon of the wicked tenía potencial para darle el lugar y desarrollo a una historia explosiva e inolvidable. Pero al final del día, lo sentí un libro donde muchas situaciones no fluyen, se dan de manera forzada, sin explicación alguna y la trama sufre tantas fluctuaciones que se vuelve tedioso en ciertos puntos. Más allá de ello, el ship es excelente, el fangirleo no falta y el final promete cosas increíbles para su segunda y última entrega.
3⭐
Ponerle 3 ⭐ a este libro me dolió. No me malinterpreten, el libro me gustó. El worldbuilding me pareció exquisito, la autora logra a la perfección crear a lo largo de todo el libro una atmósfera lúgubre y oscura, la cual adquiere una gran importancia a la hora de contar y darle sentido a esta historia. La diversidad de criaturas sobrenaturales que la autora incorpora y desarrolla me tenía l i v i n g. O sea, un infierno conformado por 7 casas y 7 príncipes del infierno que las gobiernan, brujas, demonios, el diablo, hombres lobo.
Pero más allá de ello y la fascinante variedad de criaturas sobrenaturales que la autora incorpora, hubo muchos "pero..." a la hora de reseñar este libro. Tenía las expectativas muy altas por el tipo de historia que la sinopsis prometía, pero lamentablemente me encontré con muchos baches.
Ahora, dejando atrás la construcción del mundo, vamos a la trama. La trama para mi es el punto más débil de este libro. Estaba por todo el lugar, y no les miento cuando lo digo. Repleto de inconsistencias, puntos bajos, y muchos desenlaces previsibles y poco claros, la trama llega a un punto en que no termina de desarrollarse puntualmente.
Emilia empezó gustandome un montón, pero a medida que se iba desarrollando la historia no podía seguirle el ritmo a sus cambios de humor y de opinión, a veces realmente creía que estaba siguiendo a 2 emilia's completamente diferentes en el mismo cuerpo, era un poco demasiado chocante, y lejos de humanizar su personaje le daban un aspecto muy forzado e irreal. Siento que al fin y al cabo Emilia fue introducida con el único motivo de impulsar la trama dado su débil y fluctuante desarrollo como personaje.
¿Wrath? I like him. Nada más que decir.
En conclusión, siento que Kingdon of the wicked tenía potencial para darle el lugar y desarrollo a una historia explosiva e inolvidable. Pero al final del día, lo sentí un libro donde muchas situaciones no fluyen, se dan de manera forzada, sin explicación alguna y la trama sufre tantas fluctuaciones que se vuelve tedioso en ciertos puntos. Más allá de ello, el ship es excelente, el fangirleo no falta y el final promete cosas increíbles para su segunda y última entrega.
3⭐
amiascah's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
I loved this book, I wasn't sure I would, theres a good chunk of fantasy books, taken place in the same time period of close to it and I just can't for some reason I struggle with reading them, take Cassandra Claire's chain series, I was forcing myself to read them until I just had to let it go. But this was so well done with the setting and weaving in the witchy and demonic aspect.
Kingdom of the Wicked is set in Sicily and had just enough Italian-isms that it worked without shoving the setting in your face. And the names were believable, which shouldn't have to be pointed out but unfortunately these days it does. The synopsis is kinda misleading making it seem like its about two sisters, but really this centres completely around Emilia, Vittoria only comes in to play in that she's Emilia's twin and is quickly killed off near the beginning and avenging her sister becomes Emilia's crusade. Through out the book Emilia, despite her grandmother telling her that the Wicked don't walk among them on earth, meets and has dealing with multiple princes of the kingdom of Wicked, also known as the princes of hell, who are so far named after the seven deadly sins. She encounters, Envy, Greed, Pride and Wrath.
Why this book wasn't perfect, there was a bit of jumping that didn't get fully explained to me and I was listening to it on audiobook so going back to try to figure out where I lost something was hard. The ending twist I saw coming, not that it wasn't still a good twist, just how she didn't figure it out or why it wasn't obvious to her from the get go, I guess that's due to her not having the hindsight I have. The Ember Wolves part felt rushed and not fully developed and the curse too, I felt like that was a bombshell of info and once her grandmother tells her, its just continue on nothing changes. Shouldn't there have been more to it? Also Pride is referred to as Pride and then at times the Demon Pride and I couldn't quite figure out if he is somehow above or more powerful than his brothers. Also why is he locked out and needing a consort? Why is Wrath stealing souls, why isn't he already at full power? It's weird the curse mentions twins, says one must rule hell, and then the line 'as above so below' but one teen doesn't rule above. Anyways none of these things will deter me from picking up book two and I enjoyed this enough that it is on my want to have my own physical copy list.
Kingdom of the Wicked is set in Sicily and had just enough Italian-isms that it worked without shoving the setting in your face. And the names were believable, which shouldn't have to be pointed out but unfortunately these days it does. The synopsis is kinda misleading making it seem like its about two sisters, but really this centres completely around Emilia, Vittoria only comes in to play in that she's Emilia's twin and is quickly killed off near the beginning and avenging her sister becomes Emilia's crusade. Through out the book Emilia, despite her grandmother telling her that the Wicked don't walk among them on earth, meets and has dealing with multiple princes of the kingdom of Wicked, also known as the princes of hell, who are so far named after the seven deadly sins. She encounters, Envy, Greed, Pride and Wrath.
Why this book wasn't perfect, there was a bit of jumping that didn't get fully explained to me and I was listening to it on audiobook so going back to try to figure out where I lost something was hard. The ending twist I saw coming, not that it wasn't still a good twist, just how she didn't figure it out or why it wasn't obvious to her from the get go, I guess that's due to her not having the hindsight I have. The Ember Wolves part felt rushed and not fully developed and the curse too, I felt like that was a bombshell of info and once her grandmother tells her, its just continue on nothing changes. Shouldn't there have been more to it? Also Pride is referred to as Pride and then at times the Demon Pride and I couldn't quite figure out if he is somehow above or more powerful than his brothers. Also why is he locked out and needing a consort? Why is Wrath stealing souls, why isn't he already at full power? It's weird the curse mentions twins, says one must rule hell, and then the line 'as above so below' but one teen doesn't rule above. Anyways none of these things will deter me from picking up book two and I enjoyed this enough that it is on my want to have my own physical copy list.
l4uraliest's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kcupcake23's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.0
kariatnip's review against another edition
4.0
i enjoyed this book, i dont know how to put it, but it felt like it was a little draggy like i kinda wish it got to the ending faster, all this stuff kept happening and i was like 'okay okay i get it' but over all i really enjoyed it especially the ending, i kinda felt like i saw it coming a little bit, but it was still a great twist!
abz1999x's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Level 1 spice
Really boring, FMC is annoying
Really boring, FMC is annoying