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Synopsis
In this spellbinding dark fantasy from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg that concludes the Shattered King duology, Nym must escape the clutches of her captors and find her way back to Renn even as forbidden love, magic, and secrets collide with the weight of the crown and the war between kingdoms. Nym never told Prince Renn she loved him. And now, as a captive and political pawn to the ruthless King Nicosia, Nym finds herself guarding more than her forbidden feelings for Renn as the kingdoms of Cansere and Sesta clash and the bloodshed of war rages. Nym’s connection to Renn is more than just romantic—it’s magical, and King Nicosia will stop at nothing to find Renn’s weakness and claim the kingdoms as his. Now Nym must find a way to escape the cruel and twisted fate of imprisonment as she faces the unimaginable horrors and dangerous secrets hidden within King Nicosia’s palace walls. With the succession of kings on the line and a dangerous prophecy unfolding, Prince Renn faces his own impossible choice. The future of the throne hinges on a political alliance that means forsaking his love for Nym. If he can’t fulfill his destiny and unite the kingdoms, King Nicosia will destroy them all.
Is The Half-Hearted Queen appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This dark fantasy features a captive heroine navigating political intrigue, war, and forbidden romance with magical connections. Expect moderate violence from war and captivity, political manipulation, and romantic tension with some fade-to-black intimacy.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, war, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the impossible romance between a captive and a prince, plus magical secrets and a prophecy that could destroy kingdoms.