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Kingdom of the Feared

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by Kerri Maniscalco

This book is the culmination of the Kingdom of the Wicked Series by Kerri Maniscalco, and it does end with a bang.

If you are not familiar with this series, it follows Emilia, a young witch living in Palermo Italy whose twin sister was murdered. Eager to find her sister’s killer, she summons the Prince of Wrath to assist her.

In this finale, Emilia is reeling from her discovery that her sister is alive and as well as the revelation that she is not a witch, but the Goddess of Fury. As she fights to uncover the truth behind her and her sister, she realizes her attraction to Wrath and embarks on a mission to break their curse to secure their happy ending.

This book was intense. It packs a punch with romance, action, and lots of twists. It teleports you to the frozen world of Hell and the seven deadly courts. Though this book may have you cursing that you cannot have a Prince of Wrath for yourself, its story is enchanting and intoxicating. In this last book, you will finally meet each of the 7 sins and unravel the twisted tale of Emilia’s and her sister’s heritage. It keeps you on your toes for its entirety and contains plenty of the action the sequel promised. Kerri Maniscalco promised readers a scalding fantasy romance and that is what she delivered. This book will leave you drunk on a high as if you were influenced by a deadly sin yourself.

Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco is available to check out from the Mission Viejo Library.

Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis

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Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis, is part of his Chronicles of Narnia series.  This was the second book published, but it would be the fourth book chronologically.  This sequel to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, is about the four Pevensie children: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy.  The children are waiting for a train so that they can return to boarding school, when suddenly they are teleported to the enchanted land of Narnia.  The Pevensie children had lived in Narnia before as king and queens, until they were returned to their native country of England.  The world of Narnia is ruled by Aslan, the great lion.  There are other kings and queens in Narnia, but Aslan rules over them all.

After wandering for a while in Narnia, the Pevensies discover a ruined castle.  They are dismayed to learn that the ruins are what remains of Cair Paravel, the castle from which they had ruled in the distant past.  A little while later, they rescue a dwarf named Trumpkin.  The dwarf explains to the children why they had been brought back to Narnia.  The world is under siege by the evil King Miraz and his army of Telmarine soldiers.  The children had been summoned by the rightful king, King Caspian the Tenth, to help defeat Miraz and reclaim the throne.

My favorite character throughout the series is Aslan, but this book features another of my favorite characters: Reepicheep the mouse.  Reepicheep is the leader of a small army of mice.  One of my favorite things about Reepicheep is his unwavering courage, despite his small stature.  There are also many exciting adventures throughout this story.  The rescue of Trumpkin, the betrayal of Nikabrik the dwarf, and the final battle against King Miraz are just a few of the highlights.

I enjoyed this book very much.  It is filled with suspense, action and adventure.  Just like the other books in the series, this story is highly symbolic and teaches many meaningful lessons.  I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, along with the rest of The Chronicles of Narnia.

Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis is available to check out from the Mission Viejo Library. It is also available to download for free from Libby.