You had me at a world filled with magical witches and demon princes! I was not disappointed! I could feel the gothic vibes of the world Kerri created in Kingdom of the Wicked and now I'm so ready to find out what Hell looks like!

Emilia finds her sister Vittoria murdered and is now on a quest to find out what got her killed. Emilia is such a great main character. Being very close to my sister helped me to relate to Emilia's deep need to avenge her sister. She is a risk taker from the beginning when she fearlessly summons a demon. She definitely got a bit more than she bargained for though when she realizes the demon she summoned turns out to be Wrath, a prince of Hell himself. As Emilia uncovers each new clue she discovers the person responsible for killing her sister may be closer than she realized. She's stubborn despite her fear when she finds herself face to face with more than one demon prince and each time she encounters them she learns something new about herself in the process.

Wrath. Oh goodness he's swoony. He is mysteriously handsome and you know you shouldn't trust him but you can't help yourself because he's so dreamy. He is bound to protect Emilia but little does she know just how deeply that bond goes. Wrath is full of secrets that lead to a very surprising ending. I can't wait to see where this dark romance will lead to in the book.

I loved every minute of this wild ride and I am sad I have to wait so long to find out what happens next because the ending was jaw dropping! Emilia also grows so much from beginning to end and I'm curious to see what the next journey has in store for her! I definitely recommend this one to anyone and everyone! It's delightfully dark and delicious!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

“If I cannot bend the will of Heaven, I shall move Hell.”

Kingdom of the Wicked is the newest book from Kerri Maniscalco, author of the bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series.

KotW tells the story of twin witches Emilia and Vittoria. After Vittoria is brutally murdered, Emilia begins her quest for vengeance, but soon finds herself delving deeper into the dark reality of the warnings her Nonna spoke of as a child. Kerri once again delivered relatable characters, insightful prose, and an intriguing plot. As a twin myself, this book interested me from the first time I read the summary.

When I read the description, I’ll admit I was a little worried it would be a stereotypical “7 deadly sins” trope, but it wasn’t at all. It was dark and twisty, while still managing to be captivating and alluring (and mouthwatering).

Emilia at first struggles to come to grips that the “scary stories” her Nonna told her and her sister as children were actually true, and it’s such a relatable struggle. I also have a soft spot for Emilia’s intense questioning and stubbornness. She never backed down, even when faced with near certain death at times.

Wrath was a typical morally gray demon bad boy, yet so much more at the same time. His disdain for ugly clothes and his love for cannoli humanized him in a way that made it easy to forget he’s technically one of the bad guys.

Nonna was kind of a iffy character for me. I know she thought she was protecting the twins by not telling them the whole truth, but I always disagree with that (even though it admittedly makes for a good story). It was good to see her finally give in and answer Emilia’s questions eventually, but I think it was too little too late for all to be forgiven.

While the time period was a bit ambiguous, it worked for the fantasy/supernatural aspect. The excerpts from the family grimoire at the beginning of each chapter really helped develop the magic system in the world without resulting in overbearing descriptions in the story itself.

Don’t even get me started on the food descriptions.... I had to stop reading at one point and go make something to eat because everything sounded so good and I couldn’t focus on the actual plot for dreaming about making and eating food with Emilia. Very well done! This little tidbit added so much to Emilia’s character and made me love her even more.

The end of this book was full of twists, some I saw coming and some I honestly didn’t, which is always awesome to get! It was wonderful and left me wanting to read the next book RIGHT NOW.

Kingdom of the Wicked will be released on October 27th and if it’s not already on your pre-order list... it should be. Trust me.



Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Jimmy Patterson Books for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

||KINGDOM OF THE WICKED||

A mystery of a cold-blooded murder, vengeance and the start of a hell-bending romance.

Witches are in hiding, spread out within Sicily, avoiding human suspicion. Practicing their magic in secret and warning their kin of devils and demons, but a murderer is now on the hunt, taking witches one by one, warning the end of a peaceful era. Old secrets arise of blood debts and devil bargains.

Emilia never would’ve ever thought that shed ever meet a demon prince, a Wicked, summoning him from hell, but would rather be thinking up new recipes, reading steamy romances and dreaming about opening her own restaurant. She had always been sceptical of the demon tales her grandmother told her, always favouring facts over fantasies, but things changed. She had changed.

The poor girl would not catch a break (someone please give her a drink, a massage, and a huge hug). Rejecting herself to any happiness, focusing only on her sister’s murder, blaming herself for loosing her. It was heart-wrenching.


Trusting anyone is hard, anyone being the culprit to killing Vittoria and together she and the demon, put aside their differences and work together to unearth the murderer, hell bent on seeking revenge on her sister’s killer

Now comes Wrath. My heart thrashed when he appeared, a nightmare, a devilish (and unfairly) handsome demon (please stop, I have enough book crushes as it is). I would sell my soul for him. He wanted to be all cold and heartless but seriously failed when it came to Emilia. Hear me squealing. UGH THE BANTER, the silent yearning. Every one of their encounters and scenes made me laugh so hard, I had to stop reading and recollect myself. But he is so frustratingly confusing sometimes, you never know whose side he’s on and it kills me. All I want is Emilia and Wrath to be together but NO, I have to deal with all this torture

At times it was so fast- paced that I felt like I missed out on something, but that was most likely just me getting used to the writing after reading a hefty, long and descriptive as heck book, though eventually I got invested instantly a couple chapters in (after a certain someone was summoned). After that I was flying though it and I could not stop. The plot kept building, pulling me under with every time and the FOOD, gosh reading this made me crave so many things, it was horrible.

That ending was just…. LIKE WHY. I don’t have the patience to wait for the next book. I NEED IT NOW.I NEED ANSWERS. This book had me hooked and I am so glad we have another book to delve deeper into Hell.

-RECEIVED FROM NET-GALLEY AND PUBLISHER IN EXCHANGE OF AN HONEST REVIEW-

Spellbinding and Sinful! This book will utterly captive you as it navigates the world of twins
Emilia and Vittoria. They are born witches but the ways that they've been taught are not all there is to their story. It's a bit more thrilling and dangerous then they ever believed it could be. This is rife with chills, twists and things that go bump in the night.

Tragedy strikes and Vittoria dies a violent death that leaves Emilia feeling lost and vengeful. She enters a world that she thinks she knows but she really has no idea what she's in for. When Emilia summons Wrath, everything changes. She doesn't know who to trust and the pull she feels towards the demon prince is both delicious and dangerous. Does he have her best interest at heart, or is he keeping his desires and duties the priority? You'll have to enter this world to find out!

This is seriously one of the best books you’ll read this year! It's a page turner with surprises that will leave you gasping. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it wasn't this! Throw all your expectations out the window, this is so much better! I can't wait to read the next book because all of the residents of Hell better watch out! Emilia is coming and she's going to let her vengeance reign!

Thank you NetGalley for the book. I did not think I would like this book as much as I did. The cover is great. The setting is in Italy, which I thought was brilliant. This book was full of mystery, magic, witches, princes of hell, angels, demons, vampires. I really liked the Italian words and food that was added in the book.

Emilia and Vittoria Di Carlos are twin witches from the Palermo coven who live among humans. Their grandmother told them all the stories of legends of hells princes and who to stay away from/watch out for, but Emilia doesn't think the danger is serious until she finds her twin sister dead with her heart ripped from her chest with a shadowed man standing on top of her tasting her blood. The shadowed man drops his dagger as he flees. Emilia wants revenge for her sisters murder, so with the dagger, she summons the demon.

Quote from book: 'There are seven demon princes, but only four di Carlos should fear: Wrath, Greed, Envy, and Pride. One will crave your blood. One will capture your heart. One will steal your soul. and one will take your life.'

The Prince of Wrath, one of hells seven demons, shows up in the containment circle. Wrath is a type of guy that you can't help but like, but you need to remind yourself what he is capable of. He is not a good guy, but the dialogue and chemistry between Wrath and Emilia are obvious and fantastic. It kept me so interested in the book, I couldn't put it down.

There is a legend that involves a witch bride to seal the gates of hell, but that gate is breaking. Demons are able to sneak through the gates and roam the earth. They must be stopped. Emilia evolves from this naïve character to a strong witch whose powers increase. The cliffhanger is great. I can't wait to read the next book.

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

The storyline follows the protagonist Emilia, who loves her family and taking care of the family-owned Sicilian restaurant alongside her twin sister Vittoria. Their grandmother is superstitious, or so they thought. Warning them of the dangers of the Princes of Hell and keeping their secret of being witches from any unsuspecting humans. When Vittoria doesn’t show for dinner service one evening, Emilia becomes worried and searches for her in the nearby monastery, where she had seen her the previous night. Finding her murdered in a long-forgotten catacomb, with her heart missing, Vittoria isn’t the first witch to die in recent weeks and she won’t be the last.

Emilia sets out on a quest for vengeance, where only the death of her sisters’ murderer will satisfy her desire for revenge. The search is not an easy one and forces Emilia into the company of the dreaded Princes of Hell, but she is desperate enough to ask for their help, even though her grandmother warned of dire consequences.

In comes the gorgeous Wrath, one of the seven Princes, offering to help Emilia as he has been tasked with finding out who has been murdering the witches. But all is not what it seems…

This was a hugely anticipated read for me. The synopsis completely and utterly wowed me, I knew I had to read it, and I was not disappointed. Kerri is a well known and loved author, her previous series has a lot of love, I truly think that Kingdom of the Wicked will receive just as much love and more.

Kingdom is written in such a way that it grabs you from the very get-go and doesn’t release you until the end, an addictive easy read that anyone who loves fantasy will surely love. Be prepared you will get hungry whilst reading this, my advice is to stock up on Italian ingredients because you’ll want to eat all of the food described.

Kerri Maniscalco once again delivers a fantastic, atmospheric novel that will leave readers wanting more. This story started off a little slow and it took me a bit to get in to it, but once I did, it was really worth it. Maniscalco shines here in a way even more exceptionally than her previous series, perhaps because she wasn't confined by the constraints of historic fiction and could create as she saw fit. This fantasy novel is one that I highly recommend.

Now if there’s one thing miss Kerri Maniscalco is always gonna do...it’s write a good romance. I truly ate this entire book up, so if you’re looking for an atmospheric read filled with witches, hot demon princes, and other paranormal creatures in order to get you into the fall/spooky mood...read this book ASAP.

The first few chapters did take me a while to get into, but as soon as I finally got a hang of the writing and the world, I literally flew through this. I definitely think the story could’ve been paced out a bit better as well, but since I received the physical arc of this book from the publisher, I honestly don’t think it’s gonna be much of an issue in the final copy.

I just KNOW the second book is gonna be everything I need and more...HOW am I supposed to wait to see more of wrath and emilia!?

Actual rating: 4.5/5

"Kingdom of the Wicked" by Kerri Maniscalco is a story about a young woman who's revenge sends her straight into the arms of demons.

Emilia is the quiet twin. Where her sister sneaks out and parties, she stays in with a good book or busies herself coming up with new recipes for their family's trattoria. That is, until she stumbles on Vittoria's body who is the latest victim of a killer targeting Palermo's twelve witching families. Her twin's death and the grief that follows transforms her as she becomes more daring and driven. The more Princes of Hell she encounters, the more her desire for vengeance grows into an all consuming emotion. Even though Vittoria dies early on, Emilia's character is well established enough that the effects of her grief are startling. Her journey is interesting and well done, adding complexity to her character as she struggles to understand and handle her newfound desires. In fact, the closer to Wrath she gets, the more these come out. A subtle way this come out is the clothing, specifically Emilia's outfits. In the beginning, Emilia strives to be comfortable, specifically choosing that quality in her dresses, she also rejects the clothes Wrath offers her because of this. As her determination grows, she turns towards more elaborate and darker outfits.

Wrath is an interesting character. All her life, Emilia's been warned away from the Prince of Hell, but he's never dangerous towards her but, even when she attacks him, he's civil (if a bit sarcastic). The more we get to know him, the more his aloofness hides away a deeper, more complex personality. His growing closeness to Emilia inevitably brings this out as they play off each other. Meanwhile the enemies to friends dynamic they have going on is so deliciously complicated and good.

When it comes to relationships with secondary characters "Kingdom of the Wicked", isn't at the top of its game. Emilia's relationship with her family is very important in the beginning of the book, but the more the book progresses, the more it drops off the radar for no obvious reason. I found that to be disappointing given how much its emphasized early on.

Maniscalco's use of the 1st person POV gives the audience a one sided view of the story. However it also allows her to really centre the plot around Emilia's grief, which works really well. I found the plot to have a good pace, it starts out slow and picks up the pace the closer it gets to the climax, and kept me engaged throughout.
The writing in general is really good. It's full of metaphors and descriptions, but it only adds to the magic of the story as they're not so abundant that they bog down the text. For example, Emilia's family has a restaurant and the cooking features heavily in the first few chapters, helping to build the scene.

I did find the worldbuilding a bit lacking in some respects. The Princes of Hell, and their kingdom is described in detail, with customs and history adding to the world. However, there's very little information on the witching families or how magic works, beyond the interactions between the witches and the demons. I liked what Maniscalco has given us and I wish there had been more, especially given the fact that Emilia is a witch rather than a demon.

All in all, I really enjoyed "Kingdom of the Wicked" by Kerri Maniscalco. It's a fascinating story that I will definitely be continuing in the sequel!

This was the first book I read by Kerri Maniscalco. I've heard amazing things about her books and I was really excited about this one. This was one of my highly anticipated of the year and it did not disappoint.

The writing was so easy to get into. I was really interested from the start. I wanted something intriguing and a little dark and this was perfect. I felt like the story started immediately. I was hooked from the very beginning. I was also really eager to see how this story would unfold and so I just kept reading. I loved how immersed this book made me because I read 200 pages in one go. It was just so easy to read this one in one sitting.

The story was very interesting. I also thought the pace was perfect. I never felt bored because there was always something happening. The further into the story I got, the more I wanted to read. The setting was so atmospheric. I love that everything had a touch of dark to it. This is definitely a perfect read for October! There's also a lot of mentions of food so prepare to be very very hungry.

There was also the intriguing appearance of the seven princes of hell. I love a story that can bring in the seven deadly sins, and Wrath was obviously a favorite. He was broody and a little bit of a cinnamon roll and I loved that. He has a sense of humor from time to time and his fair share of secrets. I also love books with demons so. Emilia was also an interesting character. Wasn't so sure how I felt about her at first but I quickly enjoyed trying to solve the books mystery with her, and I loved watching her grow and fight too. This mystery kept me guessing for a good while and I definitely enjoyed the mystery mixed with fantasy in this one.

I enjoyed this one so much more than I even expected. I guessed a few things that happened but overall I really liked this one. The ending really made me excited for the next book. I hope you'll be picking this book up soon!

Title: Kingdom of the Wicked
Author: Kerri Mansicalco
Pub. Date: October 27, 2020
Rating: 4.5

This will be a spoiler free review. Thank you to JIMMY Paterson and Book Terminal Tours for the chance to read this early and help promote it! Make sure you check out the other tour stops for Kingdom of the Wicked! If you’re excited for this book, make sure you go pre-order, request at your library and add it on Goodreads!

Where do I begin?
Once again Kerri has me falling in love with the male love interest. I mean, how can you not love Wrath? I think it’s impossible.
With the way this book ends, I can’t even fathom what’s to come next, other than Emilia is going to be raising some hell…
I’m getting ahead of myself. I’ve only just finished the book and I’m still very much caught up in it.
I’ll be perfectly honest – I was a smidge wary going into this book. I’m a huge SJTR fan and that series is one of my all-time favorites. So, my expectations for Kingdom of the Wicked were high and my excitement was through the roof. When I found out that I was going to get a chance to read this early – I freaked out. Like, threw my phone with excitement and just about started. Vibrating with anticipation, anxiousness and excitement.
Kerri really doesn’t disappoint with this book. It’s engaging, keeps you turning the page – I read it in roughly one sitting – so it’s a quick read. Emilia isn’t who I thought she was going to be upon meeting her, and I thoroughly enjoyed her arc in this book. I’m really curious to see what kind of havoc she’s going to reign in book 2.
I really loved the world. I must’ve missed the part in the synopsis that set this book in Italy/Sicily – I’m not complaining, I loved it – but I was a little surprised when I started reading. It was so vibrant and easy to imagine. Though, to be fair, I’ve been to Italy, so I kind of already understood the vibe. I loved the restaurant and the moments of Emilia thinking of recipes. I loved how she viewed the world and how she navigated it – how she was quite to her sister’s louder personality. I also really loved how progressive they are – though that doesn’t feel like the right word...
I wasn’t expecting Vittoria to be so forward, or for Emilia to be. Don’t get me wrong – I didn’t have a problem with it. I’m all for Upper YA books. Give me more.
And then there’s Wrath.
Give me a dark prince who is misunderstood by humans and I will instantly fall in love. Hands down.
Hook, line and sunk.
I knew I was going to be done in by Wrath before I even started the book.
I love when dangerous characters – take a Prince of Hell, for example – are very dangerous, but they’re written in such a way that lulls you into a sense of security. Until BAM you’re reminded that oh, they aren’t good…they might appear to be cinnamon rolls, but they really aren’t. They get bonus points for when they’re inexplicably bound to a human and/or develop feelings for said human.
I’m so easily pleased. If an attractive, moody and broody Prince of Hell showed up at my door, I’d be done for. Gone. You’d have to come visit me on my throne in Hell. It would take a shockingly small amount of convincing.
As for the ending – which I enjoyed – I didn’t really expect the big reveal. I thought the book was going to go a different route, so when that character showed their true opinions, I was pretty surprised. And I’ve already said it, but I’m really curious to see what’s going to happen with book 2. I can already tell that Kerri is going to take us on a wild ride, and that we probably shouldn’t discount the length’s Emilia is willing to go to, to avenge her sister.
I definitely recommend picking this up when it comes out – I really don’t think you’re going to want to miss it. It makes you crave Italian food like there’s no tomorrow, but otherwise it’s so good, enjoyable and you get to meet Emilia and Wrath – he alone should be enough to make you pick up this book.

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me an arc in exchange for an honest review.

As seen in Kerri Maniscalco’s other series, Stalking Jack the Ripper, she has a way with writing the first line where it is able to draw me into the story immediately! I am in awe of her writing style. This story flowed very smoothly and I wasn’t confused during any part. I liked the magic system and the world was set in a place I was familiar with. I didn’t have to learn any complicated names or places, which is a plus. I also really liked her creation of the Princes of Hell. Each based on a different sin was very interesting. I also liked that we were able to follow a couple of them throughout the story. I’m looking forward to meeting more in the next book. I think the characters were written very well and both liked and hated them at times (in a good way). I think Emilia, our protagonist, developed well under the circumstance of her sister’s murder. She grew more confident with herself and her powers. Unfortunately, I was able to guess who the murderer was but I still liked the clues and the chase in the story. Lastly, Maniscalco definitely did her research on Italian food, because the whole time I was reading it, I was hungry and craving true Italian food. Great job at making me hungry. Overall this book was insanely good and I’m very excited for the next book.

Rating: 4.5 stars

This book was wickedly delightful read filled with magic, murder and mystery!

Emilia and her twin sister have been hearing warnings from their Grandmother their entire lives to beware the Princes of Hell. As witches they have ensured that they take every precaution from monthly rituals to staying indoors on certain nights. Emilia doesn’t quite believe all the stories her Grandmother tells them until the night her sister is murdered. As she attempts to find the culprit she instead finds herself working with Wrath - one of the Princes of Hell.

Emilia is a fantastic heroine. She’s intelligent, determined, and loyal. I LOVED the interactions between Emilia and Wrath. Being forced to work together makes their relationship start with a lot of tension and it just builds from there. They seem to drive each other crazy and its so entertaining. For some reason these two reminded me a lot of one of my favorite book couples - Tella and Dante from the Caraval series. I cannot wait for the sequel and more of this story!

I simply could Not put this book down. Kerri Maniscalco has a gift with bringing words to life. Making it feel as though you're there.

And always giving us tall handsome men 🥴

I totally guessed who the bad guy was which was surprising because in her SJTR series I could not.

I am also intrigued to see where she goes after that ending because I'm shook.

This has been a highly anticipated novel for me this year. I absolutely LOVE Kerri Maniscalco’s Stalking Jack the Ripper series, so when I heard about a new book of hers I was pretty pumped. I had totally forgot I requested this on NetGalley, as it took the publisher a while to get back to me. I received the approval email the day after my birthday, and it was such a great surprise! I ended up starting the book on my lunch break that same day!

Emilia is a witch, along with her twin Vittoria. Vittoria is the more bold, courageous of the two, while Emilia is more reserved. When Vittoria is found murdered, Emilia must find the courage within herself to track down her twin’s killer. This puts her on the radar of the leaders of Hell, and sends her down a path of discovery about the heritage of her family and of all witches on her island.

I liked Emilia, she was so sassy. She at one point says that, unlike her sister, she would rather curl up with a blanket at home reading a novel instead of going out and partying. Why is this me??? She’s obviously pushed out of her comfort zone while trying to track down a sadistic killer, but she definitely makes the most of it. She is strong, resilient, and determined, and as she proves time and again, it takes a lot to keep her down when she is passionate about something.

I was very intrigued about Emilia’s relationship with Wrath. They are very clearly enemies being thrown together to find the serial killer, and you know I love the enemies to lovers trope. Demons and witches have been on opposite sides for generations, so neither is very happy with their forced arrangement. Wrath is a bit of a conundrum for me. We get to see a bit of a character arc for him, but he is still very much shrouded in mystery. I’m hoping we’ll get to learn a lot more about him in the second book.

The underlying plot of the story was a murder mystery, so as you read and learn more facts, you can start to assemble the bits and pieces together. I don’t want to say I completely guessed who the killer ended up being, but I did start to have my suspicions towards the end. It definitely didn’t end up being black and white, however, and there is undoubtedly more to the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed Kingdom of the Wicked and rate it 4.5/5 stars! I could see this series being a new favorite, and now I just have to wait longer for the next installment! I definitely recommend you pick this up when it’s released on October 27th!

“Maniscalco’s Kingdom of the Wicked is brilliant. Delicious as it is magical Maniscalco will have you ensnared from the beginning to end.” Cecelia Beckman, Sheaf & Ink

This book was so good!

I couldn’t put it down. From the prologue to the opening chapters I was instantly drawn in. The lore Maniscalco creates is fascinating. A combination of the old ways, Pagan beliefs of witchcraft verses Christianity and the fall of Lucifer, Maniscalco uses these threads to weave together a tapestry that is uniquely her own. While also including a murder mystery, a driving force of the story.

She builds and scaffolds a vividly rich world filled with magic inherently elemental. Our senses besieged by the delicious foods Emilia and her family prepares for their family owned restaurant Sea & Vine. This marrying of food and earth magic is intoxicating. Creating a hunger, a need, of wanting more.

Using the seven deadly sins as actual Fae Demonic Princes, who hold court in Hell, is utterly captivating. We meet a select few of said Princes, who find their way into the human world. Wreaking havoc in their wake, like a hurricane destroying anything in its path, while using their talents to ensnare Emilia and gain what they most desire: power.

But, Emilia is a force of her own. She leads with a strong voice having no scruples in staying alive and keeping her family safe. Determined, clever, and filled with a rage that is equal to that of her Demon Princeling, Wrath. Emilia will be placed as a favorite badass female character among the YA pantheon.

Maniscalco has sharpened her craft of storytelling. A true master of mystery and thrillers, in Kingdom of the Wicked she blends the two with dark fantasy, making for a satisfying read.

Wielding her pen, Maniscalco creates a harrowing tale that is splattered in blood, darkness and shadows creeping in like spilt ink, and a romance that you cannot get enough of. Gorgeously crafted, with a breathtaking attention to detail, this is a story you won’t want to miss.

Readers will devour Kingdom of the Wicked in a handful of days, if not hours. Packed with razor sharp teeth, devastating betrayal, and an ending that will tear your emotions into ribbons! Make sure to pick up this book and be prepared to experience every emotion.

Happy Reading ̴ Cece

*I received an ARC from Jimmy Patterson Books for an honest review.*

I loved this book! This has been one of my most anticipated reads this year, and it did not disappoint. Kerri Maniscalco has another hit on her hands.

Kingdom of the wicked follows Emilia di Carlo, a streghe or witch, and her mission to find her twin sister’s murderer. To do so, she tries to summon a demon. Emilia accidentally summons Wrath, one of the seven Princes of Hell.

Emilia reluctantly accepts Wrath’s help and together they try to solve the murder. Along the way, Emilia meets some of Wrath’s brothers. Each meeting leaves her more worried about the shaky alliance she’s formed. The more she learns about the Wicked, the more Emilia doubts what she knows to be true.

Death and destruction seems to follow Emilia like a shadow. She has to decide if she can actually trust Wrath or if she’ll have to finish her task alone.

This is such a wonderful atmospheric book. I loved the setting and the character building. This book definitely left me wanting more and I cannot wait for the next installment.

This story just keeps spinning in my head. What kind of sorcery is this?. I wanted to read as quickly as possible but I couldn't miss the detailed descriptions, full of flavors and aromas, each paragraph was part of an illustrated puzzle that left me wanting more.
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This book has everything that a good magic story should have, each plot and objects have their foundation giving a lot of sense and logic to each step of Emilia. Finally as this character changes and grows it makes it feel very difficult to leave the book behind. Literally, I think I'm going to do a new rereading.
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I hope the second part arrives very soon, I can't wait to see what happens and feel that mixture of flavors and aromas illustrating each page so deep in italian roots that makes me feel the taste of the Nonna dishes.
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As an avid reader of historys of witches and sorcery I could not be more satisfied. I am very grateful to #NetGalley, Jim Patterson and Kerri Maniscalco for letting me read #KingdomoftheWicked before it goes on sale this October 27, I really don't think there is a book that deserves to be read more this month, October is the perfect timing for.

Thank you NetGalley for a free eArc in exchange for a honest review!

First off, I’m obsessed with Kerri’s writing! She’s very dark and mysterious which is perfect for this October release! The characters were intriguing and make you fall in love with the story. Wrath was my favorite by far.

I did find this book very predictable and a little rushed around with the plot. I wish she dived into the storyline a little because at times it was too convenient and iffy. I still loved the story and can’t wait to see where the second one leads us!

I wanted to love it, I really did. But in the end I was just confused. The first 2/3 of the book were intriguing and suspenseful but the last third was a combination of predictability and confusion. Overall, I still enjoyed it and it was a great October read. I am also craving Italian food after all this delicious descriptions of the food Emilia and her family serves in their restaurant.