You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
After Emilia’s twin sister is murdered, she teams up with Wrath, a Prince of Hell, in order to get revenge on the killer and stop them from harming more witches.
While the concept was really cool, I felt like that plot was a bit weak. A lot of plot lines were repetitive or predictable, and I felt like there were no real consequences to Emilia’s actions.
I think a big reason for me not rating this book higher, is that I didn’t relate to or like any of the characters. Aside from that, none of the relationships between them seemed realistic.
The writing was good, and very digestible, especially for a fantasy. I personally would have preferred an extra element to the story-telling, such as Wrath’s point of view, or flashbacks, to give the story more depth.
The concept was really cool, and I am fascinated by the Princes and the witches’ magic. I hoped we’d see more of that, but maybe in the next book. It’s also a very atmospheric book. I loved the fact that food was such a prominent element, as it really brings you into the book.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book. I was expecting to like it a lot more than I did, but I’m not really disappointed in it. It sets the story up nicely for future books. Would highly recommend for fans of Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air trilogy.
*I was gifted a free copy of this book by Jonathan Ball Publishers in exchange for an honest review*
While the concept was really cool, I felt like that plot was a bit weak. A lot of plot lines were repetitive or predictable, and I felt like there were no real consequences to Emilia’s actions.
I think a big reason for me not rating this book higher, is that I didn’t relate to or like any of the characters. Aside from that, none of the relationships between them seemed realistic.
The writing was good, and very digestible, especially for a fantasy. I personally would have preferred an extra element to the story-telling, such as Wrath’s point of view, or flashbacks, to give the story more depth.
The concept was really cool, and I am fascinated by the Princes and the witches’ magic. I hoped we’d see more of that, but maybe in the next book. It’s also a very atmospheric book. I loved the fact that food was such a prominent element, as it really brings you into the book.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book. I was expecting to like it a lot more than I did, but I’m not really disappointed in it. It sets the story up nicely for future books. Would highly recommend for fans of Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air trilogy.
*I was gifted a free copy of this book by Jonathan Ball Publishers in exchange for an honest review*
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
Emilia is a witch living in Italy at a time when being a witch is dangerous. Not just because of the relatively large monastery in their small, seaside town, but because there are demons and Princes of Hell roaming the streets. As Emilia seeks the truth behind her twin’s murder, she finds out more about herself than she thought possible.
In this enchanted tale of witches and Hell-monsters, Maniscalco has managed to suck in her readers instantly and retain their attention through her masterful writing style as well as her plot development. This book is a perfect combination of magic and mystery in a historic Italian setting.
As a fan of Maniscalco’s previous works, I was not disappointed. I feel as if I have been sucked in and feel invested in her characters. I absolutely am looking forward to picking up the next book in the series.
In this enchanted tale of witches and Hell-monsters, Maniscalco has managed to suck in her readers instantly and retain their attention through her masterful writing style as well as her plot development. This book is a perfect combination of magic and mystery in a historic Italian setting.
As a fan of Maniscalco’s previous works, I was not disappointed. I feel as if I have been sucked in and feel invested in her characters. I absolutely am looking forward to picking up the next book in the series.
Interesting premise with talented audiobook narration!
4.5 overall but rounding up. i did not expect to like this book that much and it was actually sooooooo good the twists and turns? wrath? and it was so funny at some points too which i wasn’t expecting. i need book two asap