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Kingdom of the Wicked

Kerri Maniscalco · 2020

Kingdom of the Wicked · Book 1

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 kissing and tension; intimacy fades to black — YA

Tropes

Mythology Retelling Gods and Mortals Forbidden Romance Slow Burn Enemies to Lovers Revenge Arc Morally Grey Love Interest Political Intrigue Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence Sexual Assault Referenced Death of Major Character Death of a Parent

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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