Absolutely loved this series! ( )

If you're looking for a satisfying ending to a series, this is not it. Not an element of the main character's personality was left by the end of the book. ( )

Kingdom of the Feared is the last book in the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy by Kerri Maniscalco, and it hits all the right notes. We get answers. We get closure. Most importantly, we get Emilia and Wrath together.

Ms. Maniscalco loves to torture her readers with a slow-burn romance. The wait is always worth it, but there is agony in the "will they/won't they" aspect of Emilia's and Wrath's relationship. When Ms. Maniscalco finally offers her readers (and her characters) some relief, the scenes are hot, hot, hot. There is an age warning for Kingdom of the Feared for a reason. Between the first novel and the third, the series firmly shifts into the adult fiction category, and I am here for it.

One of the things I love about how Kingdom of the Feared ends is that Ms. Maniscalco could revisit the underworld in future stories without readers losing interest. All of the brothers hold secrets, and we know just enough by the end of the trilogy to want to learn more about them. Her next book will focus on Envy, but I'm more interested in Lust and Pride. Those are the stories I want to know, especially as Pride's story feels open-ended as Wrath and Emilia's story comes to a close.

Emilia proves herself to be a worthy partner for Wrath for many reasons, and the romantic part of me can't help but swoon a little at the idea of them being a perfect match. I've always had a soft spot for Wrath, given my tendency toward blind rage. I like that Emilia is a fitting queen for his domain.

I had high hopes for Kingdom of the Feared, and Ms. Maniscalco did not disappoint. She kept me guessing with each new piece of information. I like the smut but appreciate that the story is more than Wrath and Emilia's attraction to one another. Plus, we learn enough about the other brothers to make me want more of their stories. Having published two complete series, Ms. Maniscalco has become one of my favorite authors. I'm excited to see what she has in store for Prince Envy and any other future endeavors! ( )

most likely adding a proper review later but to keep it short for now, i'm a little disappointed by this one ( )

To diminish the feud between witches, daemons, shape- shifters, and the Feared, Emilia and Prince Wrath must strategize and deceit those around them. Amid the chaos, attraction between Emilia and Wrath increases. No longer satisfied with only the attraction, Emilia seeks his heart, soul, and love. Something the demon withholds for his protection.

The final book in the Kingdom of the Wicked series is a satisfactory conclusion. Kerri leaves no lose ends, which makes the book drags. Narrator Marisa maintains an airy seductive voice that demonstrates the attrition between Emilia and Wrath.

Kerri does talk about addiction and how it can be used to manipulate ones emotions. Other sensitive topics include: gore, violence, blood, self- harm, grief, murder, death, and magical compulsion. ( )