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A review by chelsloukelly
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
2.0
2/5 Stars: ‘Kingdom of the Wicked’ (Book #1 of ‘Kingdom of the Wicked’) by Kerri Maniscalco.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Mystery.
→ Trigger Warnings: Death, Gore, Grief.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★
→ Character Development: ★★
→ Setting: ★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★
→ Writing: ★★
General Comments: An intoxicating, tightly plotted feast for the senses. Rich world-building constructs a post-unification Kingdom of Italy, set in the 19th Century; the descriptions of food was highly detailed, tantalising tastebuds for Italian. Labelled as a ‘Historical Fiction’; the language and prose failed to meet the suggested 19th Century vibe, as the writing was very colloquial and modern – thus, the plot suffered.
Favourite Quote: ‘Love is the most powerful magic. Above all else, remember that. It will always guide you where you need to go.’
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Mystery.
→ Trigger Warnings: Death, Gore, Grief.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★
→ Character Development: ★★
→ Setting: ★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★
→ Writing: ★★
General Comments: An intoxicating, tightly plotted feast for the senses. Rich world-building constructs a post-unification Kingdom of Italy, set in the 19th Century; the descriptions of food was highly detailed, tantalising tastebuds for Italian. Labelled as a ‘Historical Fiction’; the language and prose failed to meet the suggested 19th Century vibe, as the writing was very colloquial and modern – thus, the plot suffered.
Favourite Quote: ‘Love is the most powerful magic. Above all else, remember that. It will always guide you where you need to go.’
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -