The Half-Hearted Queen (The Shattered King #2)
Charlie N. Holmberg
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Behind closed doors [?]
· 22 ratings · 383 pages · Published: 03 Mar 2026
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.
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- magic 6
- paranormal 6
- historical 5
- horror 4
- m-f romance 4
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- royal hero 4
- dark romance 3
- suspense 3
- angst 3
- class difference 3
- caretaking 3
- abduction 3
- political/court intrigue 3
- survival 3
- war 3
- competent heroine 3
- tortured heroine 3
- shy hero 3
- sweet/gentle hero 3
- disabilities & scars 3
- new adult 2
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- slow burn 1
- high fantasy 1
- tortured hero 1
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- torture of mcs 3
- child death 3
- rape 3
- third party abuse 2
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The 'The Shattered King' series
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