10 Books Like Kingdom of the Wicked
Hand-picked recommendations for readers who loved Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco.
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Kingdom of the Wicked
by Kerri Maniscalco
We found 10 books with similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere. Each one hand-picked for readers who couldn't put down Kingdom of the Wicked.
From Blood and Ash
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Features a forbidden romance between a sheltered heroine and a mysterious, powerful male lead in a world with gods and monsters.
Serpent and Dove
Shelby Mahurin
Explores a witch hiding her powers who enters into a marriage of convenience with a witch hunter, leading to intense forbidden attraction.
A Deal with the Elf King
Elise Kova
A human woman is taken to the fae realm and must navigate a dangerous political landscape and a complicated relationship with the king.
The Cruel Prince
Holly Black
A mortal girl is thrust into the treacherous world of fae politics, where she must outwit and charm powerful, dangerous beings.
An Ember in the Ashes
Sabaa Tahir
Follows a slave and a soldier in a brutal, Roman-inspired world, dealing with forbidden love, rebellion, and high stakes.
Gild
Raven Kennedy
A woman is taken as a 'bride' by a king who hoards gold, exploring themes of captivity, manipulation, and eventual empowerment.
Divine Rivals
Rebecca Ross
Two young rivals in a magical world caught between warring gods find themselves drawn to each other through enchanted letters.
The Shadows Between Us
Tricia Levenseller, Caitlin Davies
A cunning young woman schemes to marry the Shadow King and take his power, navigating court intrigue and unexpected feelings.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Laini Taylor
A young art student in Prague discovers she's an angel-demon hybrid, entangled in an ancient war and a forbidden romance.
The Serpent & the Wings of Night/The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King/The Songbird and the Heart of Stone
Carissa Broadbent
A human competitor enters a deadly tournament held by vampires, facing dangerous trials and a morally grey love interest.
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What should I read after Kingdom of the Wicked?
If you enjoyed Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco, try From Blood and Ash, Serpent and Dove, A Deal with the Elf King, The Cruel Prince, and An Ember in the Ashes. Each one was hand-picked for similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere.
How many books are similar to Kingdom of the Wicked?
We've curated 10 books with a similar feel to Kingdom of the Wicked. Love Kingdom of the Wicked? Dive into 10 dark fantasy romance novels with forbidden love, demons, gods, and high-stakes adventure.
Are there books like Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco?
Yes — readers who loved Kingdom of the Wicked often pick up From Blood and Ash, Serpent and Dove, and A Deal with the Elf King. They share the qualities that made Kerri Maniscalco's book hard to put down.
What makes a book similar to Kingdom of the Wicked?
Features a forbidden romance between a sheltered heroine and a mysterious, powerful male lead in a world with gods and monsters. Explores a witch hiding her powers who enters into a marriage of convenience with a witch hunter, leading to intense forbidden attraction.
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