Books like Kingdom of the Cursed

Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco reads as dark, emotional. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Kingdom of the Wicked

Kerri Maniscalco · 2020

Both explore romantasy & demons

89% genome match

Legendary

Stephanie Garber · 2018

Both explore romantasy

77% genome match

Gleam

Raven Kennedy · 2021

Both explore romantasy & power

79% genome match

The Foxglove King

Hannah Whitten · 2023

Both explore romantasy & forbidden love

76% genome match

Lady Midnight

Cassandra Clare · 2016

Both explore forbidden love & demons

72% genome match

Heartless Hunter

Kristen Ciccarelli · 2024

Both explore romantasy & forbidden love

70% genome match

The Stolen Heir

Holly Black · 2023

Both explore romantasy

67% genome match

From Blood and Ash

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2020

Both explore forbidden love & power

83% genome match

Powerless

Lauren Roberts · 2023

Both explore forbidden love & power

83% genome match

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas · 2015

Both explore power & romantasy

74% genome match

These Violent Delights

Chloe Gong · 2020

Both explore romantasy & forbidden love

74% genome match

Twilight

Stephenie Meyer · 2005

Both explore romantasy

71% genome match