Cover of The King of Evil

The King of Evil

  • 2024 first published
  • 486 pages
  • 3 editions

The King of Evil is a 2024 gaslamp fantasy and dark fantasy novel by Eileen Gillick. It takes readers to Northern Canada in 2014. It features Nicholas II Emperor of Russia (1868-1918,). Key subjects include Romantasy, Authoritarianism, Books like Red Queen and books with magic.

It has been published in 3 editions.

At about 486 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

  • Northern Canada

Era

Characters

  • Nicholas II Emperor of Russia (1868-1918,)

Subjects

  • Dark fantasy
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Romantasy
  • Authoritarianism
  • Books like Red Queen
  • Books with magic
  • Books with magic for adults
  • Complex Characters
  • Corruption
  • Dark coming-of-age story
  • Dark magical realm
  • Different POVs
  • Discovers powers
  • Eighteen-year-old men
  • Epic

Quick answers

Who wrote The King of Evil?

The King of Evil was written by Eileen Gillick and first published in 2024.

What genre is The King of Evil?

It is usually shelved as Gaslamp & Victorian Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Romantasy and Paranormal Romance.

How long is The King of Evil?

The median edition has 486 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The King of Evil?

Readers who like it often enjoy Lightlark, Nightbane and Crowntide.

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