
Kingdom of the Cursed is the second book in Kerri Maniscalco's popular young adult fantasy series, following Emilia as she journeys into the Seven Circles of Hell. Driven by a fierce desire to avenge her murdered twin sister, Vittoria, Emilia finds herself entangled in a world of powerful, seductive demon princes and constant deception. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, trust, and the blurred lines between good and evil as Emilia seeks magical objects to unlock her past and the truth about her sister's death. Parents should be aware of the moderate romantic tension, dark fantasy elements, and themes of revenge and moral ambiguity, suitable for mature young adult readers.
One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge... Welcome to Hell. After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she's introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria... even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. With back-stabbing princes, luxurious palaces, mysterious party invitations, and conflicting clues about who really killed her twin, Emilia finds herself more alone than ever before. Can she even trust Wrath, her one-time ally in the mortal world... or is he keeping dangerous secrets about his true nature? Emilia will be tested in every way as she seeks a series of magical objects that will unlock the clues of her past and the answers she craves...