Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked #1) by Kerri Maniscalco - Restarting April 1st 2025

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Ashley wrote: "41%
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(view spoiler)[This reminds me of the saying that history is written by the victors and not the losers. If the first witch cursed the devil because her daughter fell in love with him then I am sure that she would tell the story to her advantage and leave out anything unsavory. So the witches may not even know the real truth. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[I hadn't thought about her using her own blood for the summing ritual instead of the animal blood. That's probably why Wrath was summoned and not a lesser demon. Though it still makes me wonder why using her blood would be the component that caused Wrath to show up. What about her blood would cause that? (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Brigia wrote: "Alina wrote: "♛Vanessa♛ wrote: "Aly wrote: "Ch 1-10 [spoilers removed]"

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(view spoiler)[I remember her taking the dagger but I didn't remember her using it as part of the summoning ritual. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Aly wrote: "Maddie wrote: "Aly wrote: "Alina wrote: "Finished
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I'm glad you liked it and I'm excited for the sequel too!"

Ah Aly hide the spoilerrrr"

I did hide it"

Weird it initially showed up that you hadn't

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "Ch 11-20 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[It is interesting seeing Wrath's brothers and the way that they act. I agree that she shouldn't trust any of them. Not even Wrath, in my opinion. He seems to be too nice to her for no real gain. It kind of rubs me the wrong way. Like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop or something. I hope that he doesn't betray her. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Yeah, I wondered why he didn't tell her about the betrothal thing sooner. I guess he was afraid that she would send him back to hell or something but it makes me wonder if there was a different reason why he didn't just tell her. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Exactly this. I think that Vittoria romanticized demons and was kind of obsessed. She was the more unruly one. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finally able to start this!!

[Courtney]

Prologue (view spoiler)[ This is interesting. I definitely think that Vittoria is the one who is more obsessed with the demons, and that her sister will be the one to pay the consequences. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Finished!

(view spoiler)[Claudia's strange behavior and ranting was creepy. I hope that she will be okay.

So Envy has been the big bad killing all the witches. He is kind of a douchebag.

Dominico is a werewolf. And Greed wanted the wolves to fight for hell when the time comes. Hmmm.

I had a bad feeling about Antonio from the start. So he was the one that killed Vittoria and the other witches. I don't know whether to despise him or feel sorry for him though. An "angel" had him do all this bad shit? Sure, an angel.

I wasn't surprised when Wrath showed up to take her to hell. His demeanor had totally changed and I can't figure out if it is because he had been playing her the whole time or if it is because he is upset about her marrying Pride. And does this mean that their connection has been severed? (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Courtney wrote: "Prologue [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Same. Vittoria seemed to romanticize demons when their grandmother had been warning her and Emilia against them their whole lives. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Envy definitely wanted to turn her against Wrath. And Wrath may have omitted the truth from her but he also cared for her, saved her life, and protected her. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Yes, I am definitely curious as to who Antonio was working for. An angel is unlikely. Maybe a fallen angel. It had to be one of the princes. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "Ch 41-End"

(view spoiler)[Yeah, it really sucks that Antonio betrayed her. And I really want to know who he was working for. Probably the most unlikely person, otherwise I would say perhaps Envy. But it's probably not that simple. I am ready to see Emilia shake up hell a little bit. =P (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Chapter 13: (view spoiler)[ i really feel for Emilia. Finding her sister and seeing her dead body with her own eyes. Talk about trauma. But omg girl, way to go from zero to 60 with summoning demons and shit lol. Also already love Wrath and just how done with everything he is. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Oh yes 100%. I also loves how the author mentions how the girls seem to romanticize the demons more than fear them. Very fitting to book tropes lol.

[Courtney]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ So she just found Vittoria's body, and is now determined to get justice. How does she plan on doing that? She couldnt even handle him when she had the advantage. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

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(view spoiler)[ Right! I would lose my mind. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Chapter 25: (view spoiler)[ its funny becauae ive read this before but I'm blanking on a lot of the big reveals. So its almost like im reading it for the first time. I love the wit that just comes out of Wrath. His reactions are priceless. But a other witch has been murdered, theres a spy somewhere (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

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Same! (view spoiler)[ I read this back in February and remember the story but so many details were lost. Wrath is so funny, I think, when it isn't intentional. Like with the canolli. lol. And their banter is funny as well, more teasing now than the aggression earlier. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Same! [spoilers removed]"

Omg him with human food is one of my fave things in this book lol

[Jenn]

Chapter 38: (view spoiler)[ well shit, envy is at her family's restaurant. These princes just keep coming after her. I do feel really bad for her but at the same time, she keeps putting herself in these horrible situations (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ well hello queen of hell. Can't wait to see what she does from here. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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(view spoiler)[ i really want to see what Emilia ans Wraths relationship will be like now. I feel like theres still so much we dont know (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 27
(view spoiler)[ I love how nonchalantly he drops on her that she'll be staying there like it's just no big deal. lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

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Haha right?

[Brigia]

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Yes, I love the dynamic between them, it's the best part of the book!

[Brigia]

Chapter 35
(view spoiler)[So, some things just seem so weird to me! Like, if I suddenly had a giant tattoo on my arm, my mother - and most other people in my life - would definitely notice it and have something to say about it. Also, if she discovered I was out at night with a strange man, when several other girls had been murdered - one of them my twin sister - the very last thing she would say is "go have your fun". And after Nonna's throat was cut - would you not expect someone to ask questions?

Overall, I guess I'm not impressed by the world building... BUT the romance is lovely - I really enjoy the snark and I adore Wrath - so it's still all good. I also think the author has a gift for describing individual scenes - I could exactly picture Emilia and Wrath at the seaside restaurant, for example. (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

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(view spoiler)[ I agree - poor Wrath! (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

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(view spoiler)[ I am so curious to learn what hell looks like! And she’s betrothed to Pride now? That won’t end well. Lucky I can continue right away! (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

♛Vanessa♛ wrote: "Aly wrote: "Ch 41-End"

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(view spoiler)[ Yes, they’re all so arrogant, they need some shaking up :-) (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Brigia wrote: "Finished
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Me too! I think the sequel is going to be really interesting

[Ashley W]

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(view spoiler)[ Yes! And a vengeful queen. She's definitely not going quietly. I think the devil may regret taking her. lol (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Me too. I really love Emilia. She always seemed like the gentle, good girl type while her sister was more outspoken and unruly. After she finds her sister dead she totally changes. She does all these things she would never have done before in order to find her sister's killer. I don't know if that is grief and denial or an act of love. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Yes, I love Wrath's personality too. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Yes, the chemistry between Wrath and Emilia is great. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[I keep thinking about what Wrath said about his brothers hunting her. Why do they want her so badly? Is it because she has the horn of Hades or is it something else? I know that Pride wants her to be his bride, but what about the others? (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[OMG, yes! I can't wait to see what she'll do. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Jenn wrote: "♛Vanessa♛ wrote: Finished."

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Same.

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Brigia wrote: "Chapter 35"

(view spoiler)[I get what you are saying about her family's behavior. I know that in one scene she covered her tattoo with a long sleeve, but other than that I don't think that a tattoo would be very easy to hide from her family. I think they would notice eventually. And her mother's attitude about her having fun was kind of strange. I mean, on one hand, it was nice that she had a supportive mother that seemed to trust her, and on the other hand, it did seem odd since there had been those murders. It's weird that her family didn't notice her strange behavior. Her grandmother did hint at her going out at certain times but she didn't stop her either. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Me too! I am guessing that it doesn't look like anything I'm imagining. =P And I am excited for the tension that will no doubt occur when she is engaged to Pride but has a thing with Wrath. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

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(view spoiler)[ Me too! I can't wait to see how that triangle works out. I doubt Pride will care about her at all, but won't want her with Wrath because he's, ya know, Pride. He wouldn't like that. I can't see Wrath taking that well. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[Yes, exactly this. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch 9 (view spoiler)[ I'm so curious about everything happening in this book! I love the Sicilian aspects and the restaurant life. Makes me hungry. I had a feeling something bad was going to happen to Vittoria. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 19 (view spoiler)[ omg no not Nonna!! I hope she'll be okay. We were finally just getting answers from her. I can't wait to learn more about the cornicellos and demons. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

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(view spoiler)[Lmao it was but I totally believe it. Also I'm ready for the dark shit. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch 36 (view spoiler)[ I knew the showdown with the demon snake would not end well. Also you mean to tell me these bitches are married to each other!? Well that is very interesting. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Hmm Idk I can't help but feel a bit underwhelmed by the ending?? I feel like there were so many things that were hinted at but most of them had a very meh unveiling. Also I am disappointed she didn't give Antonio to Wrath as his final soul and free him. But I am curious to see what will happen in book 2 (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

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(view spoiler)[ I agree her anger might come back to bite her. Wrath doesnt seemed to please at all. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 14 (view spoiler)[ At least Emilia knows better to trust Wrath. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

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She totally fliped her script. I like it though. I like Wrath to. I think these two are going to be a good duo.