Kingdom of the Wicked
The Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy by Kerri Maniscalco is a dark, seductive YA fantasy series blending witchcraft, murder mystery, and forbidden romance. Set in 19th-century Sicily, the story begins when twin witches Emilia and Vittoria di Carlo secretly practice magic while running their family’s restaurant. Their lives shatter when Vittoria is found brutally murdered in a demonic ritual. Driven by grief and vengeance, Emilia summons Wrath—a charming yet enigmatic Prince of Hell—to help hunt her sister’s killer. Across Kingdom of the Wicked, Cursed, and Feared, Emilia delves deeper into the alluring and dangerous world of Hell’s royals, battling betrayal, magic, and her own soul’s temptation .
In 'Kingdom of the Wicked' by Kerri Maniscalco, readers are transported to a dark and atmospheric reimagining of 19th-century Italy infused with magic and mystery. The story follows Emilia, a witch seeking vengeance for her sister's murder in a world where the seven deadly sins take on a literal form. As Emilia delves deeper into the intricate web of secrets surrounding her sister's death, she finds herself entangled with Wrath, one of the deadly sins, in a forbidden romance that threatens to unravel everything. Maniscalco weaves a spellbinding tale of love, loss, and betrayal with compelling characters and intricate world-building.