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Prince of Sin
Prince of Sin is the Kerri Maniscalco route for readers who want adult fantasy romance with demon princes, decadent settings, court intrigue, dangerous magic, and a more sensual gothic tone than the YA Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. Hachette lists the series as connected adult fantasy romances beginning with Throne of the Fallen, followed by Throne of Secrets and Throne of Nightmares.
Author: Kerri Maniscalco | Last checked: August 21, 2026.
Books in the series
| Book | Type | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Throne of the Fallen | Main book | Start here for the Prince of Envy and the adult-romantasy setup. |
| Throne of Secrets | Main book | Second Prince of Sin book; another steamy standalone fantasy romance in the shared world. |
| Throne of Nightmares | Main book | Next listed Prince of Sin book from Hachette; follows the connected standalone-romance pattern. |
Reading path
Read Throne of the Fallen first, then Throne of Secrets, then Throne of Nightmares. Readers who care about the wider world can read Kingdom of the Wicked before this, but Prince of Sin is the route to use for adult romantasy coverage.
Reader fit
This page is for readers who want the Wicked-world atmosphere pushed into adult fantasy romance: seductive games, demon princes, cursed bargains, theatrical danger, and enough gothic glamour to feel decadent without needing a sprawling epic reading order. It is a good fit for readers who like the idea of choosing one sinful prince/couple arc at a time instead of following one heroine across a full saga.
What readers tend to notice
The draw is mood: velvet danger, games, secrets, opulence, demon courts, and a more adult romantic lens than Kingdom of the Wicked. Readers who enjoyed Maniscalco's atmosphere but wanted the romance turned up are the cleanest fit. Readers who want low-spice YA mystery or a cozy gothic route should stay with other paths.
Audiobook format
| Format | What it means | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard audiobook | Unabridged traditional audiobook editions are available through major retailers. | Listeners who want a single-book fantasy romance experience without a dramatized format. |
| Dramatized adaptation | No GraphicAudio romance listing verified for this hub. | Use standard audiobook, ebook, or print for now. |
Quick decision guide
| Reader question | Best answer |
|---|---|
| Choose it if | You want adult demon-prince romance, gothic glamour, and standalone-couple arcs. |
| Skip it if | You want low spice, gentle fantasy, or a purely YA tone. |
| Best site path | Kerri Maniscalco -> Prince of Sin -> gothic romantasy. |
Where to buy or listen
Check current editions for Prince of Sin. Formats, narrators, prices, and retailer availability can change by country.
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Reader FAQ
What order should I read Prince of Sin in?
Read Throne of the Fallen first, then Throne of Secrets, then Throne of Nightmares.
Do I need Kingdom of the Wicked first?
It helps if you want wider world context, but the Prince of Sin books are the adult fantasy romance path to prioritize here.
Are Prince of Sin books standalone?
They are connected standalone fantasy romances in the same world, with each book following a different prince/couple-style arc.
Who should skip this path?
Skip it if you want low spice, gentle fantasy, or a purely YA tone. Use Wicked Games or Gothic Romantasy Books if you want adjacent mood options.
What to read next
Try Wicked Games for another gothic adult-romance game structure, or Gothic Romantasy Books for the mood path.