Throne of the Fallen

by Kerri Maniscalco

Overview

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a fierce romantic fantasy set in the Kingdom of the Wicked world about a dark prince battling an impossible curse—and the artist who might be the only one who can set him free.

Sinner. Villain. Wicked.

These are names the Prince of Envy welcomes when he ventures beyond his demon kingdom in the Seven Circles. Each word reminds him what he isn’t: a saint. And when a cryptic note arrives, signaling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows he’ll be called much worse before it ends. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way. With a powerful artifact and his own future at stake, Envy is determined to win, though none of his meticulous plans prepare him for Waverly Green, or for her, the frustrating artist who ignites his sin—and passion—like no other…
 
Virtuous. Darling. Liar.
 
The trouble with scoundrels and blackguards is that they haven’t a modicum of honor, a fact Miss Camilla Antonius learns after one desperate mistake allows Waverly Green’s most notorious rake Lord Phillip Vexley to blackmail her. And now it seems Vexley isn’t the only scoundrel interested in securing her unique talents as a painter. To avoid Vexley’s clutches and a ruinous scandal, Camilla is forced to enter a devil’s bargain with society’s newest arrival, enigmatic Lord Ashford "Syn" Synton, little expecting his game will awaken her true nature . . .
 
Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the underworld—from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond—while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668639092
Publisher:	Hachette Book Group
Publication date:	10/03/2023
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 6.10(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside NYC, where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life’s finer points with her cats. She is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series and the Kingdom of the Wicked series.

Marisa Calin is an actress, novelist, and multiple Earphones Award–winning narrator born in England and educated in New York at the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts. An artist with a flair for everything literary, she has written a young adult novel, You & Me, which received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.

Shane East is an audiobook narrator.

Editorial Reviews

The Seven Circles have never been so HOT as when Prince Envy meets his match in every way! But the final game has begun, and it could cost him his court. Will Envy be able to master the game and his heart, or will he lose it all?”

New York Times bestselling author of From Blood an Jennifer L. Armentrout

Intrigue, danger, and fan-yourself romance all wrapped up in a magical world. Throne of the Fallen is a bold, unputdownable adventure that brings the smolder. I can’t wait for more!”

author of The Rake Gets Ravished Sophie Jordan

★ 10/09/2023

Maniscalco makes her adult fiction debut with a seductive standalone romantasy set in the world of her bestselling YA series, Kingdom of the Wicked. Lennox, the Unseelie King, invites the Prince of Envy into a deadly game of riddles with an unknown group of dangerous players. To protect his demon court from Lennox’s wrath, Envy agrees. This scavenger hunt takes Envy to the mortal city of Waverly Green, where he disguises himself as Lord Ashford “Syn” Synton and seeks out artist Camilla Elise Antonius, who should have his next clue. To avoid ruin after being blackmailed by notorious rake Lord Vexley, Camilla strikes a deal with Envy—despite declaring him “insufferable”—and is swept into the game as well. Together, they travel through the magical underworld to confront Lennox, all while dodging enemies, solving puzzles, and trying to deny their ever-growing attraction. Unbeknownst to Envy, however, Camilla, too, is not what she seems. When the duo’s secrets unravel, will the truth bring them together or tear them apart? Maniscalco crafts a deliciously dark supernatural world that serves as the perfect backdrop for Camilla and Envy’s angst and sexual tension. Old fans and new readers alike will be sucked in. Agent: Barbara Poelle, Goodman Agency. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

"The Seven Circles have never been so HOT as when Prince Envy meets his match in every way! But, the final game has begun, and it could cost him his court. Will Envy be able to master the game and his heart, or will he lose it all?"—Jennifer L. Armentrout, New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash

“This is a book that you don’t want to put down until the very end.” —The Nerd Daily

“Intrigue, danger, and fan-yourself romance all wrapped up in a magical world. Throne of the Fallen is a bold, unputdownable adventure that brings the smolder. I can't wait for more!"—Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of The Rake Gets Ravished

“Maniscalco crafts a deliciously dark supernatural world that serves as the perfect backdrop for Camilla and Envy’s angst and sexual tension. Old fans and new readers alike will be sucked in.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Secrets, spice, and a story I could not put down! This was one of my favorite reads for the year!"—Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods

“Maniscalco’s tantalizing sex scenes and intriguing plot make this a riveting page-turnerthat will encourage rereading to find missed clues after all the secrets have been revealed.—Booklist

“To defuse the rakish Lord Phillip Vexley’s threats of blackmail, talented artist Miss Camilla Antonius teams up with a town newcomer, the Prince of Envy himself, and learns about her own true nature as they travel through the Shifting Islands and try not to fall in love.”—Library Journal

From the Publisher

2023-08-12
An artist with a secret and a Lord of Hell must work together to solve a puzzle in this romantic fantasy adventure.

Miss Camilla Antonius has a lot on her plate. She’s a talented artist, but is barely keeping her late father’s gallery afloat while being blackmailed by a local lord who knows a potentially ruinous secret about her. Envy, one of the seven princes of hell, is also trying to keep up appearances while a terrible malady slowly decimates his court. When he’s invited to play a dangerous magical game with a prize that could save his people, he goes all in. When one of his clues involves Camilla, the two must work together, becoming partners as they cross realms, dealing with human, demons, and Fae in order for both to win what they most covet—all while doing their best not to fall in love. Though this is a standalone novel, it’s set in the same universe as Maniscalco’s Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy, and certain elements, character dynamics, and plot points will be harder to follow for readers unfamiliar with the earlier books. This is also Maniscalco’s adult debut, and it shows: Steamy scene follows steamy scene as characters use extremely coarse language, like a teenager at last gleefully free of parental supervision. The story itself, an adventure filled with riddles to be solved and problems to be overcome, is fun and interesting but overshadowed by the need to push every boundary. Despite its length, the book reads quickly, switching back and forth between the two leads’ points of view, though the voices aren’t distinct enough to be clear. It’s all quite jumbled.

Maniscalco fans will enjoy, but it will be hard for new readers to find their footing.

Kirkus Reviews