About this book
The complete trilogy of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Cursed and Kingdom of the Feared, the sinfully sexy fantasy romance series by #1 New York Times bestselling Kerri Maniscalco. Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . . Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .
Censorship history
In 2024, "Kingdom of the Wicked" faced bans at the school level across various districts in the United States, primarily due to concerns over sexual content, violence, and perceived immorality. The book was challenged by parent-teacher associations and local community members, leading to school board votes that upheld the bans in several districts. Specific instances included formal complaints lodged in states like Texas and Florida, where the book was deemed inappropriate for school libraries. As of late 2024, the bans remain contested, with ongoing debates about the appropriateness of the content for young readers.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | SexualViolenceMoral |
