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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Kingdom of the Cursed

I imagine while writing Kingdom of the Cursed, Kerri Maniscalco said, "Why just write about demon princes? Why not add a little bit of spice?"

And that's exactly what she did.

But damn, a lot of this book was just sexual tension between Emilia and Wrath.

Now, we all remember why Emilia's in Hell. She's there to infiltrate the Seven Circles of Hell and avenge her twin sister's murder. Which means she's thrown into a world filled with demon prince debauchery. She believed she was set to marry the Devil himself, but all that comes crumbling down once she realizes she magically promised herself to Wrath.

There's not really a lot happening in this book as far as avenging Vittoria's death. It's more of an exploration of sin. Emilia must travel through The Sin Corridor, attend the Feast of the Wolf, soak in the Cresent Shallows, and even find her way to the Cursed Tree. But that's not nearly enough to fill 400+ pages.....annnnnnd that's where all the not so subtle teasing from Wrath comes in.

I wish there would have been more interaction from the other Princes of Hell. I loved reading about the elegance of House Envy, the indulgence of House Gluttony, I even loved the little peek of the grounds outside House Pride. I just wanted more. While I love the relationship between Wrath and Emilia, I would love to see friendships too. There's a glimpse of friendship with Fauna and a promising banter with Anir, I just wish they both played a bigger role in the story.

Looking for the rest of the series?
 

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