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Kingdom of the Wicked: 1 Hardcover – 26 November 2020

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A James Patterson Presents Novel From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes a new blockbuster series! 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...

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448 pages
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English
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Little, Brown Young Readers US
Publication date

26 November 2020
Grade level

9 - 12
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14 - 17 years
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16.26 x 3.68 x 23.62 cm
ISBN-10

0316428469
ISBN-13

978-0316428460
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*A marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery...an unexpected twist makes the ending worth the wait. A must-have.---School Library Journal (*starred review*)

Praise for the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling seriesStalking Jack the RipperHunting Prince DraculaEscaping From HoudiniCapturing the Devil

An intoxicating, tightly plotted feast for the senses with a dramatic cliffhanger.--Kirkus Reviews

Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules....This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [and] will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance.
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Audrey Rose is a witty, resourceful feminist who refuses to bow to Victorian-era gender norms. This dark, gothic landscape is peopled with nuanced, diverse characters who keep readers enthralled. A gripping mystery with a compelling heroine and just the right touch of romance. --- Kirkus Reviews

Audrey Rose Wadsworth prefers breeches to ball gowns, autopsies to afternoon tea, and scalpels to knitting needles. Though her father, Lord Edmund, has forbidden it, Audrey covertly studies forensic medicine...while the Ripper remains two steps ahead, lurking where Audrey least expects....Maniscalco's portrayal of scientific invention in a newly industrial era will serve as a fine first foray into Victorian classics.
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Lyrical writing and an immersive atmosphere accompany a well-built world rooted in 19th-century Palermo, especially evocative descriptions of food prepared in the family's restaurant, while intriguing plot twists round off the novel.--Publishers Weekly

Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. Abundant red herrings and a dash of romance round out this gruesome but engrossing story.
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The characters are richly drawn; the worldbuilding is smart, based on historical events and infused with magic; and the page-turning plot is a force to be reckoned with. Food, family, magic, and romance are threaded into this propulsive story, making it a thrilling, wondrous, and atmospheric tale.--Booklist

There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well as tense escalations....A scenic, twisty mystery.--- Kirkus Reviews

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Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside New York City, where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life's finer points with her cats. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper quartet.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Young Readers US (26 November 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316428469
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316428460
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.26 x 3.68 x 23.62 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 61,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 83 in European Historical Ficiton for Young Adults
- 211 in Historical Romance for Young Adults
- 261 in Dark Fantasy for Young Adults

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Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside NYC where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life’s finer points with her cats.

She is the #1 NYT and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series and the forthcoming Kingdom of the Wicked.

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New Favourite!!

Reviewed in Australia on 5 November 2020

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Kingdom of the Wicked is my first book by Kerri Maniscalco and it definitely won’t be my last. The way everything was written, the descriptions, I honestly felt like I was in Sicily. Everything just flowed and there are no over the top explanations or descriptions, just enough to leave you wanting more.

I won’t give too much away but this is perfect for the spooky season. A witch looking for vengeance, dark and deadly Princes of Hell, murders, secrets and lies around every corner. Who will you trust?

My favourite parts of the book, besides the delicious food, was watching the slow friendship and building of trust between Emilia and Wrath. They were both hesitant of each of other, Emilia more so after being told numerous scary stories about the Princes of Hell, but after spending time together Emilia begins to see that not everything she’s been told about them are true. And the slow building romance was intoxicating, I wanted, no need more!

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A sweeping tale of witches and demons... I could not put it down!

Reviewed in Australia on 2 November 2021

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From the moment I started reading Kingdom of the Wicked I just knew I was going to love it! I was immediately drawn in to a story of magic and danger, with witches living in secret among humans and cunning Princes of Hell intent on breaking long held curses.

Emilia suffers an unimaginable loss and all hell breaks loose, literally! The gates to hell are weakening and demons are escaping. Emilia and her sister hold the key to strengthening the gates, if she can just work out how.

The enemies-to-lovers romance aspect is super slow building and brings all of the angst and tension. Emilia and Wrath hate each other with a passion but as they say, it's a fine line between love and hate. I love the way their relationship plays out and the constant push and pull.

If you are looking for something spooky, revengeful and gripping with a touch of tension filled romance, then definitely check this one out! I could not put it down!

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YA Fantasy

Reviewed in Australia on 30 March 2021

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- YA Fantasy
- Witches, hell, devil/demons
- Dark aesthetic
- Gory at times!
- Medieval
- Revenge seeking kick-ass female character
- Romance (possibly?) - enemies to lovers trope

Fav tid-bit: the romantic interest is the least of her concerns

Reviewed in Australia on 20 May 2022

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Love this so much. I couldn’t put it down. If you love a great heroine, a bad boy to love and Italian food you’ll be obsessed with this must read.

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Elizabeth Fortier

If I Could Give This More Than 5 Stars I Would...

Reviewed in Australia on 27 November 2020

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Absolutely loved it. Have been re-reading passages since I finished and cannot wait for the next installment. Sexy and exciting and a bit scary. I instantly went and read all of Kerri's other books. She's a fantastic writer.

Reviewed in Australia on 29 October 2021

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Really enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to nothing next book. Definitely a page turner and the main character is someone to watch.

Reviewed in Australia on 4 February 2021

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Definitely a book that makes you hungry. Slow to start but worth the read. October definitely can't come soon enough

Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2020

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Excellent quality fast delivery was great

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Mayara

Bruxaria, Príncipes do Inferno e uma dosagem de romance

Reviewed in Brazil on 26 April 2021

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A mocinha é uma bruxa que busca vingança pela morte da irmã gêmea (não é spoiler, tem escrito na sinopse isso). Seu objetivo é descobrir quem é o assassino e fazer ele/ela pagar por isso. Com um plano em mente ela acaba invocando um demônio e as coisas saem um pouco do controle. (Risos pq vc que leu sabe como foi hilário isso depois de descobrir a verdade do feitiço).

🔸️ Nosso mocinho que na verdade é um vilão, Príncipe do Inferno tem como objetivo "ajudar" a bruxinha e investigar a morte de outras bruxas.
🔸️ A história: Como bom livro de fantasia o primeiro livro é uma introdução ao universo, a magia e personagens. Cada detalhe precisa prestar atenção pois é neles que você descobre a verdade de muitas coisas.
Por ser um universo onde as bruxas vivem entre nós escondidas a prática da bruxaria é quase nula nesse primeiro livro, onde foca mais na magia dos Príncipes do Inferno, demônios e maldições.

🔸️ Não espere um romance em primeiro lugar pois esse livro não é foco, e sim a família, vingança e descobertas sobre si mesma. Assim como em outros livros dessa autora, ela procura primeiro os interessantes da mocinha do livro, como seus direitos, sua força e teimosia para depois focar em um possível romance.Creio que o segundo terá isso e muito mais.

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Kelly Green

A Phenomenal Read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2020

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‘Kingdom of the Wicked’ follows Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria, witches who live secretly among humans in order to avoid 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, then sets off to seek vengeance at any cost – even if it means using dark magic that’s been long forbidden.

This book has been my most anticipated read of the year, being a huge fan of Kerri Maniscalco’s works and admiring her skills as a writer. So, there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to love this book, I just didn’t expect to love it quite this much.

Emilia made for an absolutely brilliant protagonist. She’s brave, self-assured and slightly stubborn at times. She’s someone who takes no nonsense, not even from demons from Hell, and is desperate to avenge her twin sister, no matter what that would cost her. She’s an incredibly admirable protagonist, and it was a joy to read her journey from start to finish.
Wrath was another character who was deeply enjoyable to read about, exploring his relationship with Emilia with the use of luscious description and bouncing dialogue. They interacted beautifully together, spitting bile at one another until their relationship softened more and I loved every moment I read about them.
Although, Vittoria wasn’t mentioned much within the novel, her character meeting an unfortunate end quite early on, there was still a lot of character modelling involved in Maniscalco’s writing. This was a brilliant technique, making you feel for the characters after her death and caring about them; I was truly devastated, Emilia and Vittoria’s relationship being wonderful to witness up until that point.

The writing itself is wonderfully written, with lengthy descriptions and entertaining dialogue. The setting was explored beautifully through interactions between the characters, with explanations dotted around for those experiencing language barriers. That’s not to say that this book holds your hand however, being subtly done to not draw you away from the story itself.

Overall, I adored this book. Maniscalco truly has a talent for writing and that shines through in this novel. It was an absolute joy to read and I will be returning to it again and again.

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LianaReads

I need more

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2020

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I don't read many YA fantasy novels but I’ll constantly try one now and then, especially if I see them suggested by some of my favourite readers around Bookstagram, hence this review and my love for the author’s words because let me tell you something, I’m in love and never seen it coming!

Rome, one of the most fascinating places in the world even from thousands of years ago , with its hidden passages and mysterious habitants, it’s one of my to-visit places yet to tick off from my list, even more now after reading this charmingly written story.

I admired how our heroine is illustrated as a strong inexperienced girl, assertive and loving of her family, how underneath her warrior shield, she is compassionate and her love doesn’t have limits for her sister. Thus, her heart is driven by a revenge mission where twists and turns that kept me on the edge throughout the story won’t stop her from finding the truth. She is willing to make a deal with the devil, and something wicked comes out of it.

If you love enemies to lovers, suspenseful and mystical world build, you need to read this book.

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Shannon

Prince demons, witches, murder mystery... yes please

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2021

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Straight away I knew I was going to enjoy the characters, Emilia being the narrator we follow started as a good girl, one who always followed the rules. Then you got her sister Victoria who thought rules were meant to be bent and tested. When Victoria is killed it changes Emilia making her determined to avenge her sisters death. This spur her too summon a demon, Wrath. One of the wicked princes. Together they have to team up and their two personalities clash making them fun characters too follow.
Definitely atmosphere there! We have witches dying, Demon princes walking on earth, tension between the two main leads. The writing is great building the world and the setting making you fully immersed in the story.
Great, great plot this is my kind of read and was exactly what I was looking for. Paranormal, Fantasy romance, bringing interesting characters, a world you want to know more about, mystery intrigue and romance.
The reveal and ending left me hungry for more...
I really enjoyed this book, it exactly what I was hoping for going in and I wasn’t let down will definitely be picking up the sequel.

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Sophie Roots

Wow.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2020

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I am going to make this review as spoiler free as I possibly can because everybody needs to read this book IMMEDIATELY!

First of all I must begin this review with a confession........I am 100000% guilty of buying this book because of the pretty cover!! Prior to this read, I had not read anything by Kerri Maniscalco but I have already added Stalking Jack the Ripper to my wishlist!

Right so let's get to Kingdom of the Wicked. I loved the change of setting from the typical fantasy type book, with the Mediterranean flare and portrayal of a classic Sicilian close-knit family. Nonna, as typical, is the book of knowledge and her love for the twins is beautiful. As for Vittoria and Emilia, their relationship ticks just about every box that we love to see between siblings: secrets, jealousy, love, betrayal, sacrifice. Without giving too much away, the element of grief in this book pulled my emotions apart and left me close to tears on multiple occasions.

Besides the completely absorbing family relationship, get ready for the dark and mysterious relationships that burn like hell itself. That's all I shall say in that area....

If I haven't already made it clear that I completely loved this book, I'm sure will soon. Maniscalco has captured ever sinful desire and personified them into addictive characters that leave you wanting more and more. I often found myself under the spell of the Princes of Hell! And then the cliffhanger...! I can't put into words how much I NEED to know what happens next and I have no doubt that book two will be even better than the first!

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