Emilia wants revenge on the witch who cursed her family, but to get it she must make a deal with the Prince of Demons himself. Together they must solve the mystery behind her family's curse, all while resisting a dangerous attraction that neither of them expected. It's dark Italian folklore meets enemies-to-lovers with real teeth.
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Kingdom of the Wicked Reading Order: All 3 Books in Order
A witch summons a prince of Hell to help her avenge her sister's murder. This dark paranormal mystery series weaves together witches, demons, and a dangerous attraction that could change everything.
Kingdom of the Wicked is a complete series by Kerri Maniscalco. There are 3 numbered books on our shelf.
It starts with Kingdom of the Wicked (2020), and the newest numbered book out now is Kingdom of the Feared (2022). The books came out in the same order as their numbers, so release order is reading order.
On our heat scale the books run from 2 (warm) to 4 (very spicy). On Goodreads the books average 4.0 stars across 1,050,000 ratings.
Reading order
All 3 Kingdom of the Wicked books in order
Every book, with release date, heat rating and what it is about. Signed in, tick the circle when you finish one.
The curse has been broken, but new dangers wait in the demon courts where nothing is as it seems. Emilia discovers there's far more to the curse and to her demon prince than she ever imagined. Alliances shift, secrets pile up, and the line between love and manipulation keeps blurring.
War threatens the demon kingdom and Emilia and Vittorio must work together to prevent catastrophe. Dark secrets are finally revealed, and the true nature of their bond is tested like never before. This is the finale that ties together every thread of betrayal, desire, and ancient magic from the series.
Heat across the series
Book 1 is Warm (2), book 2 is Spicy (3) and book 3 is Very spicy (4).
Kingdom of the Wicked gets spicier as it goes. The spiciest is Kingdom of the Feared. If book one feels tame, that is normal here.
How we rate heat →Kingdom of the Wicked publication order
The books came out in the same order as their numbers, so publication order and reading order are the same list. We do not list a separate in-world chronological order for this series, so we follow the author's numbering.
Publication order
- Kingdom of the Wicked (2020)
- Kingdom of the Cursed (2021)
- Kingdom of the Feared (2022)
Where to start
Start with Kingdom of the Wicked. It is book one, and every later book builds on it. Read the numbered books in order, which is also the order they came out.
Book one is Warm (2 of 5), and the series reaches Very spicy (4) later on, so check the heat chart before you commit.
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Kingdom of the Wicked reading order FAQ
How many books are in Kingdom of the Wicked?
Kingdom of the Wicked has 3 numbered books.
What order should I read Kingdom of the Wicked in?
Read them in this order: Kingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Cursed, then Kingdom of the Feared. That is also the order they were published.
Is Kingdom of the Wicked finished?
Yes. Kingdom of the Wicked is complete at 3 books, so you can read it start to finish without waiting.
How spicy is Kingdom of the Wicked?
Kingdom of the Wicked runs from 2 (warm) to 4 (very spicy) on our 0 to 5 heat scale. The spiciest is Kingdom of the Feared. Spice Guide
Where should I start with Kerri Maniscalco?
If you are new to Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Wicked starts with Kingdom of the Wicked. Kerri Maniscalco also writes Prince of Sin. The author page lists every book with its heat rating. Kerri Maniscalco books
