4 books. 1,808 pages. Dark energy from start to finish. The Kingdom of the Wicked series by Kerri Maniscalco is the kind of romantasy commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Kerri Maniscalco intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, steamy Adult romantasy built around enemies to lovers, devil prince, mystery. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, steamy Adult romantasy built around enemies to lovers, hell setting, trust games. 416 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, steamy Adult romantasy built around enemies to lovers, dark prince, epic conclusion. 448 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, steamy Adult romantasy built around enemies to lovers, game, dark prince. 560 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
Kingdom of the Wicked is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Kingdom of the Wicked →Read the Kingdom of the Wicked series in publication order: 1. Kingdom of the Wicked, 2. Kingdom of the Cursed, 3. Kingdom of the Feared, 4. Throne of the Fallen. This is the intended reading order by Kerri Maniscalco.
The Kingdom of the Wicked series has 4 books totaling 1,808 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Kingdom of the Wicked series averages 3.3/5 spice, with heat ranging from 2/5 to 4/5 across the series. The spice level changes as the series progresses — check the progression chart above.
The Kingdom of the Wicked series is a romantasy series by Kerri Maniscalco with dark, steamy, gothic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Kingdom of the Wicked — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Kingdom of the Wicked breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.