A review by elislittlelibrary
Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco

adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

After discovering Kerri Maniscalco, I've read all of her books, so I knew I'd read this one as well. I enjoyed being back in the world of the seven princes of hell! The book has plot that evolves around a game spiked with riddles. However, in total, this book was more like a romance book with the backdrop of fantasy and said game, which was sometimes used to either get the romance plot moving or create tension between characters. Because I enjoyed the game plot so much, I would've liked to see a lot more of that, but I knew that this was a romance heavy book, so the focus on romance wasn't surprising. While the book is long, it was a pretty quick read.
Also, a shoutout to the first edition hardcover with the beautiful foiling, I was very glad that I got my hands on it!
The book is clearly adult, which can be seen both in writing and in the way the romance progresses. It was well-written, though again, I did wish the game was a larger plot point. My favorite books are still her YA works (Stalking Jack the Ripper), but this was still a good read. Especially if you want an adult romance novel with a little fantasy, this might be a good match!
I know I'll pick up the following book about the next prince of hell once it comes out.
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