Throne Of The Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
“He'd been right when he said she didn't want Prince Charming.
She wanted the demon.”
ATTWB Book Review: Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
ATTWB Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Genre: Dark Romance Fantasy
Introduction
Imagine the elegance of Bridgerton, but with a dark twist—demons and fae lurking in the shadows. Intrigued? Let’s dive into Throne of the Fallen by Karri Maniscalco.
Plot Overview
Set in an alternate Bridgerton-era where demons and fae coexist with humans, Throne of the Fallen follows the intertwined fates of Camilla and Envy, each hiding dark secrets.
Camilla: A talented painter who lives in the mortal world of Waverly Green. She runs her late father's shop, having been abandoned by her mother eight years prior. Blackmailed by Lord Vexley, she is forced to paint forged paintings. But Camilla is also hiding a secret of her own.
Envy: One of the seven demon princes who run the underworld. Known for his love of games, Envy finds himself in too deep to lose this one, as his kingdom depends on it. His game leads him to Camilla, where he poses as Lord Synton and needs her to paint a hexed throne half on fire. The tension between Camilla and Envy is palpable, adding a gripping layer to the story.
Character Vibes
Camilla: Think of an independent, resourceful artist with a hidden vulnerability. She’s got that strong, determined vibe, but with a touch of melancholy from her past.
Envy: Imagine a suave, cunning demon prince who loves toying with others. He’s got that enigmatic, charming bad-boy vibe, but with a sense of deep responsibility to his kingdom.
Final Thoughts
Maniscalco masterfully weaves dual perspectives, keeping readers on edge as each character’s secrets unfold. The narrative is rich with Regency-era charm and dark fantasy elements, creating a captivating blend.
I was captivated by the fusion of Regency-era charm with dark fantasy elements. The secrets and the tension between the characters kept me hooked till the very end.
Overall, I found Throne of the Fallen to be a thrilling blend of historical romance and dark fantasy. I give it 4.5 stars for its gripping tension and unique setting.
Book Details
Author: Kerri Maniscalco
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, October 3, 2023
Kindle
Back Cover Summary:
Sinner. Villain. Wicked.
The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives, signaling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win and save his falling demon court. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way, though none of his meticulous plans prepare him for her, the frustrating artist who ignites his sin 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 to blackmail her. To avoid a ruinous scandal, Camilla is forced to enter a devil’s bargain with Envy, 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.
