Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Goodreads Synopsis
Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself… And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe – witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family’s renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin…desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister’s killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that’s been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia’s side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women’s murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems…
Review
I’m always scared when going into a new series by an author that I love so much in case, for some reason, I don’t love it as much but that was not the case here. I absolutely love this book so much and honestly, it beat all the expectations I had for this book. The characters, the plot, the magic, the lore and just the level of detail was perfect! I cannot believe I have to wait for the next book in the series after that cliffhanger!
Okay, let me take a moment to stop gushing over my absolute love for this book and break down what made this book an easy five star read.
The characters in this book are so well written and so developed that you cannot help but grow attached to them and their story. Emilia was such a wonderful and strong-willed character that you couldn’t help but root for her on her journey to find out who killed her sister (which my heart still aches over). At times she was reckless but that made her so much more realistic. If my sister had been murdered I would do everything I could to get vengeance and that makes Emilia and her journey relatable.
Wrath is now officially my new bae and honestly, I adored his character and his personality. Also, let’s be real I’m a sucker for an enemies to lovers trope and this one knocks the nail on the head. I loved the chemistry and the tension between Wrath and Emilia. The banter between the two was superb and I honestly need more of it.
The side characters in this book were also great and developed ones who helped aid the book and it’s plot. I loved seeing the different princes and how they each had their own individual quirks and behaviours!
The whole entire premise of this book was just phenomenal. The setting, the magic system, the mouth-watering descriptions of the food and the world building in general were just all spot on and had me so captivated and engrossed in this unique world that Kerri Maniscalco has created. The Kingdom of Wicked completely takes hold of you and I never wanted it to let go. I need more of this world and these characters. This story is so dark and full of twists that I didn’t see coming and welcomed with open arms.
Honestly, I recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of YA Fantasy. This is such a brilliant book and everyone should read it and suffer alongside me as we wait for the next book in the series.
Review: 5/5 stars
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