(4.5)

Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are witches but when Emilia finds Vittoria brutally murdered it is clear something sinister is going on. The Seven Deadly Sins are alive and well as Princes of Hell. Wrath in particular is taking on the devilish lead role. Emilia seems to lack the usual self preservation of our female protagonists but there's never too much of a problem when there is a knight in shining.. demon lurking in the background.

For me it feels a little bit like a darker version of Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell but that's not to say it's a bad thing.

Predictions for book 2: Wrath is going to be doing something protective in the background. Emilia is going to double cross Pride. The marital bond is somehow lurking.

Kingdom of the Wicked might not be Kerri Maniscalco’s first book, but it’s the first book that I read by her, so I don’t really know what to expect. All I know is, the premise sounds really cool as hell, and add in the fact that the romance is between a witch and a devil? I’m practically sold and this book became one of my most anticipated reads in 2020. Although I end up not loving it as much I wanted to, I still think this book is worth the read.

Kingdom of the Wicked follows Emilia, who found her world upside down when her twin sister was murdered. To found out the killer, she reluctantly works together with one of the prince of Hell, Wrath, who for some reasons offer to help her. Along the way, she found other entities that she previously believed as a myth, and as they dig deeper, she also uncovers a lot of secrets–about her sister, her world, and herself.

I’ll be honest here, the thing that I’m most interested from this book is the romance. I mean, it’s between a witch and a prince of Hell, so of course I’m interested. I’m glad to say that while it’s not as dark and as intoxicating as I’d expected, I still like it! I like both Emilia and Wrath individually, and when they’re together I also enjoyed their interactions (which mostly consist of banters and insults, but with sexual tension). I’m looking forward to the romance in book 2, which hopefully have more yearning and angst.

While I like the romance and the characters, I sadly couldn’t say the same with the plot. Honestly, the whole book feels like a setup. In this book, we mostly went around town, looking for clues here and there, and generally playing detectives. I think Kerri wants the reader to get to know more about the world before she delves deeper, but still, I think it could be cut short (and to be frank, there were a lot of things that still confuse me). We barely met other characters beside Emilia and Wrath, and we didn’t even visit Hell (aka Kingdom of the Wicked) despite the map featured is about it.

All in all, eventhough Kingdom of the Wicked didn’t exactly reach my expectations, it’s still worth the read–for the romance, the characters, and the foods. There are A LOT of foods featured here, that everytime I close the book I felt hungry. I’m sort of hoping that Kerri will share all the dishes featured here. Beside that, strangely, this book made me much more excited for the sequel. I have a feeling that it’s going to be what I originally expected from book one.

Emilia is about to discover that all her Nonna's warnings about demon princes are very true, and very dangerous.

I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are Italian witches, descended from a long line of Streghe.
Emilia is the quiet one, who is happiest in her family's restaurant, experimenting with flavours. She is always very careful to hide her magic from people around her, and she thinks her Nonna's stories about demons are just that - stories. She is content with her little life.
Her sister Vittoria is the adventurous one, the one who pushes boundaries and embraces all sides of her magic. Vittoria is the one who you could imagine as the leading character in this book...
But Vittoria is murdered, and it is up to Emilia to step outside her comfort-zone and work out who killed her sister.

I thoroughly enjoyed this, as Emilia bumbles along, in her attempts to understand demons and dark magic.
She has the inborn power and ability, but thanks to her strict Nonna, she lacks all knowledge of the dark side.
She accidentally summons a Prince of Hell, Wrath; and has to act carefully around him, knowing that any promises or deals will usually be in Wrath's favour.

I liked everything about the setting, and Emilia's love of food in Sicily. It just felt so real, and I thought the author did a great job of blending a real historical vibe with the paranormal elements creeping in.

The demon princes always keep you guessing throughout the book, but they have had an eternity to perfect being devious and dangerous.
I also liked the non-demon elements that are thrown into the mix.
With rumours of Benandanti shape-shifters and the very real threat of witch-hunters, it all felt very relevant for its time.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and I look forward to the rest of the series.

This was amazing. Having already been of fan of Kerri Maniscalco’s books my expectations were high for this. She definitely did not disappoint. I adored the main characters Emilia Wrath and their interactions were everything. Also the witch aspect is something I really enjoyed. The setting was dark and gothic. Story was exciting and full of twists and turns. One of the most cruel endings knowing the sequel is so far away. So yeah overall this was one of my favourite books of the year.

When the author of a series that made me root for a strong, intelligent feminist heroine with her first series - you just know that I would be obsessively looking out for the first book in a series about narcissistic Princes of Hell and a young witch hell bent on revenge - and I imagine you would have heard my screams when I was approved for the eARC of the book!

A family of witches living in hiding and running their own restaurants and the twin girls of the family have grown up with the cautionary tales of Princes of Hell and their seductive powers from their grandmother; never wondering or even believing that those tales were actually true.

When one of the twins finds her sister horrifically murdered; it puts her on a journey that will open her eyes to the secrets that her own twin was keeping from her; but also that the tales that her grandmother used to tell her and her sister were not only true but that she has a huge part to play in it!

Like any first book in a series; there is a whole lot of world building, but the best part I have found in Maniscalco’s writing and plotting is that; we find our way WITH the protagonist rather willing them to finally reach the conclusion that we as readers would have already known from the start - trust me, it makes a whole lot of difference to be ON the journey with the MC rather than being a spectator.

And can I just say, no one, NO ONE writes a sarcastic, narcissistic and charmingly careless, yet impeccably dressed anti - villain like Maniscalco does (okay, don’t @ me with Kaz, he is on a whole different level!) - and thus, making sure that the reader is not only invested in the story, but almost certainly WANTS more!

A slow burn romance with enemies to lovers trop ending in a cliffhanger had me gasping for more; I swear; would it have killed the author to have given us the PoV of the Princes of Hell - I mean, a girl needs her candy in the spooky season ya know?

If you have read Stalking Jack The Ripper series; you will most definitely find similarities, though that could just be writing style of the author - and the distinctive atmospheric plot that she is known for!
P. S. There were a few editing issues and pacing of the plot line - which I am really hoping that the final copy won’t have!

A fun, fast-paced young adult fantasy with great characters.

I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed this. The first 40% I wasn't a big fan of and I was disappointed as this is one of my most anticipated releases of the year. For some reason it just didn't click with me and I really struggled to care about what was going on. However, as soon as I passed that 40% mark, I was hooked!

I adore the setting of this book. As Emilia & Vittoria's parents own a trattoria in Sicily, food played a big part in this novel and it had me longing to return to Italy for a spritz and some millefoglie.
The characters were a big part of why I loved this, Emilia is stubborn and makes some foolish decisions, but I couldn't help rooting for her in the end. Wrath is our brooding Prince of Hell and I was LIVING for his bluntness and sarcasm.

The ending of this left me deeply unsatisfied, and while that sounds like it's a bad thing, it really wasn't. The final chapter of this book has me confused and DESPERATE for the sequel so all of my questions are answered.

Overall, a slow start, but one of my favourite YA releases of 2020.

Characters
Kingdom of the Wicked is written from Emilia di Carlo’s perspective. We see the world through her young, naive eyes. She is the responsible sister, the safe sister. I could really relate to her character because of some of her traits. Her twin, Vittoria is obviously her total opposite, reckless and adventurous. Emilia has to step into her sister’s role when she is found dead. She has to come out of her protected shell and face dangers of all kinds. I enjoyed seeing Emilia’s character develop throughout the book. At times I was a bit annoyed by her naivety but I’m hoping that Maniscalco takes this character a lot further in the next instalment.

Wrath is a very fun character to read about but I felt like he was introduced to the story a bit late and I wish I had seen more of him throughout the book. His character was never given the space to develop and I want more of his backstory. Hopefully we’ll get that in the next book.

8/10

Atmosphere
The atmosphere in the book was expertly crafted and I was intrigued by Emilia’s world. The descriptions of food were so detailed and I would definitely recommend not reading this book when you’re hungry. It makes you crave pasta. Mansicalco has this fantastic way of setting the tone for each scene and it works so well in this book.

8/10

Writing Style
I really struggled with the writing style in this book. Mansicalco is capable of period accurate writing but I felt like the language used in this book was very colloquial and modern. I got thrown off by words such as “pissed off” being used and I kept circling back to the fact that this book is set in the 19th century. Mansicalco can write atmospherically and she did such a great job describing all the restaurant dishes but she totally lost me with the setting at times. I wish there was more attention to detail with certain descriptions.

7/10

Plot
The plot took a while to get going and I was quite uncertain if I would enjoy this book at the start. But around the 30% mark the plot accelerates and just doesn’t slow down. I couldn’t put the book down. Maniscalco’s writing is so effortless at times and after reading a chunky sci-fi book, this was just the perfect read.

I do think, however, that there is quite a bit of repetition in this book. We see Emilia travel a lot between places in this book and it contained a lot of telling and not showing at times. This, I think, is due to the first person perspective used. I always say that I prefer fantasy books to be written in the third person because it creates space to explore things within the plot that are not directly linked to the thoughts of the main character. I feel like Emilia’s thoughts sometimes go in circles.

7/10

Intrigue
My biggest complaint with ‘Stalking Jack the Ripper last year was that I could see the plot twist coming. With this I was guessing until the end. I was thoroughly entertained and the suspense was expertly crafted. I need the next book AS SOON AS POSSIBLE because THAT ENDING! This was definitely an intoxicating read.

8/10

Logic
I think it was great that the book included a map of the Kingdom of the Wicked. It makes it easier to remember the different princes. I also loved the little grimoire snippets at the start of the chapters. I think it really adds depth to the world. The world building was fascinating and I loved reading about the magic system with the herbs and candles. I also loved the contrast created by the fact that the princes of hell are well mannered. It subverts the idea we have in our minds of devils and demons. I’m very excited to see where Maniscalco takes us next in this series.

9/10

Enjoyment
I loved the romance in this book. The romance was steamy and I couldn’t get enough. I definitely had a good time whilst reading and I cannot wait to see how this story develops in the next book. I think there is so much potential in this series!

If you’re looking for a spooky Halloween read, this book is it. It has just the right amounts of stabbing and magic and forbidden kisses in the dark. I would definitely recommend this book if you enjoy a good ol’ enemies to reluctant allies to lovers story with impeccably dressed demons and a witchy main character.

9/10

Happy release day to Kingdom of the Wicked! 🥳 Shall we give this book all the love it deserves? After what happened in the last few weeks, Kingdom of the Wicked (and all the books from that imprint, which I refuse to name) deserve all the cuddles. 💛 Thus, if you love witchcraft, gloomy settings, and devilish princes, Kingdom of the Wicked is the perfect Halloween read for you.

A deadly killer. We all know that Kerri Maniscalco can write an enticing mystery packed up with unexpected twists. Now, throw demons and magic into the mix, and you have the perfect murder tale. In Kingdom of the Wicked, witches are being murdered, their hearts ripped out of their chests. After losing her sister, Emilia decides to unveil the mystery behind such a ghoulish death. Was it a human or a demon? In her pursuit of truth, Emilia discovers more than she bargained for -- not only did Vittoria keep secrets from her, but also shadows do have sharp teeth.

Ruthless demons & Wicked Prince. Demons and the seven Wicked Princes (each prince represents one of the seven deadly sins) are just stories Nona tells. Right? That is what Emilia always believed in, but she couldn't be more mistaken. If magic is possible, then cruel and deadly beings can walk among the living. Of course, not all of them are as evil as stories portray them -- some are even crueller and deadlier. Emilia must learn to fend for herself, or she might end up dead. Or in love.

Mouthwatering food. One of my literary weaknesses is books that heavily feature food dishes. Emily's family is the proud owner of a Sicilian restaurant. The description of the dishes, their confection, and the smells floating in the kitchen, would make anyone's belly rumble. Between demonic beings, murders, and haunting landscapes, this little family restaurant becomes a beacon of warmth.

A haunting atmosphere. Nothing is more important in a mystery novel with Gothic vibes than its atmosphere. Stormy nights, abbeys, witch hunters, underground mazes, and so on, made sure that nineteenth-century Italy has never been creepier.

Dark and forbidden witchcraft. Blood spells are mostly forbidden, but when these are the only way to discover the truth behind her sister's brutal murder, Emilia does not think twice before wielding them to summon a hellish (and broody) Wicked Prince.

"In the end, the monster we feared didn't come from Hell. He came from privilege."
Oh man, as a lover of YA fantasy and Kerri Maniscalco's other series, this one hurt. I wanted to love this book so badly and was practically jumping for joy when I got approved for a review copy before its release, but it just fell a bit flat. However, if you haven't read any books within this genre I think this would be a great place to start, particularly if you like historical novels or mysteries as appose to fantasy.
The writing style is definitely of real merit to this book, it shows off the author's talent and I found myself highlighting a lot of passages and lines which is surprising considering my relatively low rating. Some of which were quite profound and well thought out in my opinion. It was easy to read and I didn't have any issues with the construction of the book in terms of its pacing either.
The atmosphere was somewhat confusing to me as it had both the essence of something dark and chilling but also the sense of warmth and family. The use of food and cooking was perhaps one of my favorite parts of this book however it did feel somewhat of kilter when considering the rest of the story. It wasn't even like there was more of it at the beginning and then none at the end, it was a pretty reoccurring theme that didn't fit. I also loved the setting as well but similarly felt as if in conjunction with the cookery aspects it just didn't make much sense to the story.
I also didn't really connect with our main character, she does show growth in a relatable way however I felt as though a lot of her actions were expected and somewhat frustrating. That being said I do acknowledge the fact that I have read many similar stories that no doubt would have prepared me for the inevitable situations that unfolded.
I didn't feel particularly strongly about any of the other characters, again I felt like I had seen them before and the twists and major reveals didn't really shock me.
This being said I do think for a beginner this would be a good place to start as it is well written and has promise as I series. For me personally, I don't think I will be continuing as it didn't live up to my expectations and left me wanting more (but not in the way I wanted!)
Rated: 2.5 Stars

This book was something I wasn't sure about and so didn't know what I was about to read. My God's it was good though, the characters are deep and you find a connection with them like no other.

The story is complex but easy to fall deeply in to and how it's written draws you in and ever let's your escape

*throws arms in the air and squeals*

AHHHH SO GOOD SO GOOD! This did not disappoint. Great pacing, great romance, great introductory world building and so on, it was just perfection!

Kingdom of the Wicked is a good introductory-first-in-series novel that lets you get to know the characters concerned, establishes the world building and magic system, the backstories and legends, all alongside the initial plot that drops the breadcrumbs for the next instalment.

I thoroughly loved what Maniscalco has done with the seven deadly sins. They’ve had life and character breathed into them in an entertaining way that is so readable and left me with a deep urge to talk about the book with everyone and anyone. It’s so full of potential. And Emilia, the story’s protagonist, is likeable and easy to empathise with as she deals with the grief of her sister’s death and the plot developments.

I found the momentum of the story really good. My attention never wavered from all the excitement, and most chapters finished off with baiting sentences that made it extremely difficult to put the book down. Similarly, the ending of the book left me with a dreadful yearning for the sequel that won’t be appeased until I have it!

Ooooooh the romance. It’s in its early stages but my sinners it was sizzlingly good. Maniscalco has wrote a dynamic between Emilia and Wrath that’s great chemistry and irresistible to root for. Their relationship is full of potential promise and excitement that I’m 1-trillion-percent already invested in heart and soul.

My only quibble with the entire book is I thought the mystery element was very obvious. For me, Maniscalco has the challenge of making the outcome of her mysteries not predictable, as I had this experience with Stalking Jack the Ripper series as well. But quite frankly, it didn’t really detract from the enjoyment story other than I wasn’t surprised by the end.

I’m excited yet equally terrified about where this story may go. Some would say that’s a good sign of a good book. I’m already planning on rereading this gem because it was so enjoyable. Definitely recommend it!

Thank you kindly to the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Man oh man, I just loved this.

This was everything I personally wish for in a spooky YA fantasy! A broody prince of Hell called Wrath (along with others may I add, ahem, LUST, not forgetting that SCENE), strong female heroine, witches, spells, murder mystery, gore, fast paced plot, Italian setting. Yes I know - amazing right, and it's done so well.

I found the sense of place and setting on point - descriptions were great and the idea of combining food into this as well was really interesting.

The chemistry between Emelia and Wrath was just *chefs kiss*, I just need MORE OF THIS in the next book, pretty please. I assume there's a next book because erm cliffhanger and a half. I can't wait to see where Emelia's adventures take her next.

Thanks so much for the ARC!

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco is by far one of the best reads that I have been privy to in a very long time. I truly enjoyed Stalking Jack the Ripper so when this book came up I really wanted to have the chance to read and review it. In the beginning of the story we meet twin sisters Emilia and Vittoria di Carlos who as witches have lived and worked with their family of witches in their Sicilian restaurant. Their grandmother has warned them from an early age about the wicked. Just like humans are taught about the seven deadly sins, the family know not to summon the Princes of Hell such as Envy, Wrath, and Gluttony. It all falls apart when Vittoria does not return for dinner so Emilia sets out on a quest to find her. There is anger and heartbreak in store for Emilia as she finds her sisters lifeless body but she is not the only one to die. It is now that Emilia must do something to stop the murders. She summons the one who she was warned about. The one who is more dangerous and powerful than any other. All I can honestly say is that I was hooked. From page one and once introduced to the characters I was enamored with them. Prince Wrath will defy all of your beliefs and the stories told will keep you thrilled and wanting more. The author has a special way of taking horror, romance and food and adding them together creating the perfect concoction. I could not get enough and although this would probably have never been in my to read section, I am ecstatic that I found it and my family and friends will all be getting a copy of this book for Christmas.

Thank you to netgalley as well as the author/publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Twins Emilia and Vittoria are both witches, but that's where their similarities end. Vittoria is bold and daring, Emilia cautious and reserved. Emilia is more interested in cooking in her family restaurant than inviting danger into her life, but when Vittoria is brutally murdered, Emilia will go to any lengths for revenge - even if it means making a deal with a prince of Hell.

I was completely swept up in the magic and romance of this novel and could not put it down (or stop thinking about it once I got to the end).

The world building was a real highlight for me - and not just the magical elements, but the Sicilian setting too. Emilia's passion for food left me wishing I board the next plane to Sicily (or at the very least visit an Italian restaurant!)

The love-hate relationship between Emilia and Wrath was really well done, with some twists at the end which have left me desperate for book two.

Tensions run high throughout this story, and there are a lot of darker moments. It is a story which often deals with grief, loss and depression, as well as exploring aspects of the seven deadly sins. There are lots of mystery elements to the plot too, with twist that will keep you guessing until the very end.

i havent read anything from this author before but i really enjoyed this book. Dont get me wrong sometimes the pacing felt a little bit off and started off a little bit slow but it soon picked up and i raced through it. The main criticism i have is the ending felt too rushed. Overall though i loved the plot and finding the killer.

Kingdom of the Wicked is the first instalment in a duology of the same name and is a rich and danger-ridden young adult historical fantasy, set in 19th century Italy, where witches and demons roam, but it is really a murder mystery at heart. This is the perfect read for curling up with under a blanket this Hallowe'en. It follows a witch seeking answers in the murder of her beloved sister, and the demon prince who is tasked with finding a bride for his master. Eighteen-year-old Sicilian-born twins Emilia and Vittoria di Carlo are witches descended from goddesses, or streghe, who have been trained to use magic from a young age, and live with their large family helping to run the family restaurant. The two girls are close despite there being marked differences between them in terms of their personalities; Emilia is quiet, reserved and thoughtful while Vittoria is much more outgoing, impulsive and extroverted. However, this does not affect the unbreakable bond between them. So when Vittoria is strangely absent from a dinner service at their Nonna's restaurant, Emilia decides to go looking for her and discovers her brutally murdered with her heart torn from her chest.

Emilia then sets out to identify and wreak vengeance on the killer, even if it means using dark, forbidden magic, the kind her Nonna had warned her about all her life. Known as the Malvagi, the seven princes of Hell, one for each of deadly sins, they have been elusive for many years but Emilia inadvertently summons the Prince of Wrath. Together, the mortal enemies work to solve the murders of several streghe killed on the island of Sicily and this soon blossoms into an attraction too strong to ignore. This is a captivating and exciting fantasy-paranormal-murder mystery which is written in lyrical prose and truly cast a spell over me as a reader. The world is richly-imagined, intricate and immerses you from the very beginning in the lush scenery of Palermo, not to mention the sumptuous descriptions of Italian foods that I guarantee will have your mouthwatering. The story is dark and intoxicating featuring some of my favourite things as a reader; enemies to lovers, antiheroes, mystery, dark magic, murder, and characters that are so beautifully developed you begin to care about them and their future. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.

After her twin sister Vittoria’s murder, Streghe Emilia summons who she believes is her sisters murderer. Instead she summons one of the Wicked, Prince of Hell, Wrath. They join forces to investigate the murder of witches across the city and discover Vittoria’s killer.

Loved this. I couldn’t put it down. Loved the characters, the writing and the plot. Black magic, brooding prince of hell and a murder mystery, what’s not to love. I will definitely be reading more of Kerri Maniscalco while waiting for book 2 in the series.

Thank you to Hodder and Stoughton for this advance copy.

I think this is the first book in a little while that I absolutely devoured.

Twins Emilia and Vittoria are part of a family of Witches living in secrecy in Palermo. Their Nonna always warned them about the Malvagi or the Wicked and to avoid any encounters with them at all costs. These Princes of Hell are not to be trifled with.

Both twins have a cornicello amulet for protection and were warned to never touch them or all hell will break loose, literally. Since the day this nearly happened, the twins have been keeping secrets.

Vittoria starts behaving strangely and doesn’t turn up for dinner service at their families restaurant. Thinking she’s sneaked off with her secret lover, Emilia thinks nothing of it until she heads to the Monestary to pick up her basket and finds her twins desecrated body. Vittoria is dead with her heart torn out of her chest and a mysterious figure looming over her.

Emilia’a life is forever changed from this moment. The more serious of the twins, she now finds herself knee deep in secrets and at her wits end. She summons a demon to help find her twins murderer.

Emilia is charming and completely relatable, I love her determination to find Vittoria’s murderer, whatever the cost. She summons a literal Prince of Hell, Wrath. While Wrath tries to live up to his name, I get major Warden vibes from him and there’s definitely more to him than meets the eye here. I’m completely invested in him. His other brothers are a treat but I’ll leave that for you to find out.

Maniscalco has crafted a deliciously dark story which begs you to give in to your desires, exact vengeance and take a walk on the dark side.

The ending though, oh my. That promises some amazing things to come for book 2.

Also - Aside from this book being amazing, it made me so hungry with the descriptions of the food being cooked in the families restaurant! I need some cannolis or arancini stat!

Massive thank you to Hodder & Stoughton for the advanced copy! I loved it!

I found this to be a book of big highs and deep lows. At times it was so exciting, and at others it dragged. This was an issue both with the pacing of the book but also of the writing itself; it was almost as if the writing didn't suit the story sometimes. I'm not quite sure how to put it into words - at times it was just "off".

The character development and dynamics was again, uneven. Some moments were impeccable, and others made little to no sense.

I did enjoy it, and I will recommend it to people I'm sure, but it won't be recommended as my favourite book of the year.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, as I haven't read any of Kerri Maniscalco’s previous work, but I've heard really good things. I was hoping for a fun, spooky read and it certainly delivered on that premise, and, after a slow start, I ended up enjoying it far more than I expected to.

Firstly, I absolutely adored the setting of this book, and all the descriptions of Italian food had my mouth watering! I enjoyed how the traditions and history of the witches were woven through the story, and felt it really added to the story.

The writing style was enjoyable, although the story did get off to a slow start, and I felt the prologue was too long and threw too much information at the reader. The pace did start to build and I found myself racing through the book and really enjoying it, right up until the ending. The ending felt really rushed, and it was almost like it didn’t quite meld with the rest of the story. I personally don’t enjoy cliff-hangers, and so I didn’t like the use of one in this story. I was also left confused about the motivations of the characters, since some of them seemed to come totally left-field.

My biggest issue with this book, was Emilia herself. At the start of the book we hear more about Vittoria, and even though it soon becomes obvious why she's not the narrator, I wish she had been, because she sounds far more interesting than Emilia. Emilia made so many stupid decisions that I was left rolling my eyes on multiple occasions, plus her thought processes seemed pretty random at times, or she’d miss a really obvious clue. It also sounds harsh, but I personally felt she lacked a bit of a personality, she was a bit dull at times and I'm not sure I’d want to be her friend in real life (something I always look for in a fantasy heroine).
However, I did enjoy the relationship between her and Wrath, and Wrath was my favourite character in the book. I often say that there should be more books with demons in them, so I was thrilled with the inclusion of the princes of Hell in this one. Although it was obvious as soon as Wrath was introduced that this would be an enemies-to-lovers kinda deal, I still enjoyed it and ended up far more interested in the story once that plot point was introduced.

Overall I did enjoy the book, and it was a very quick read for me. Would I be rushing to read the sequel? Probably not, in all honesty. Emilia isn't a main character that I've clicked with and so I'm okay not knowing what happens next. I do, however, think lots of people will love this book and really enjoy it.

I received a copy of this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.