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The Half-Hearted Queen (The Shattered King Book 2)
by Charlie N. Holmberg
Published Mar 3, 2026
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About this book
Nym remains a prisoner within the treacherous palace of the ruthless King Nicosia, harboring a secret that could decide the fate of two warring realms. Her connection to Prince Renn is far deeper than a forbidden romance; it is a profound magical bond that Nicosia is desperate to exploit. As the conflict between Cansere and Sesta intensifies, Nym must navigate a labyrinth of dark political intrigue and haunting palace secrets to secure her escape and reunite with the man she never dared to tell she loved.
Across the divide, Prince Renn faces an agonizing ultimatum. To save his kingdom from total annihilation, he must secure a vital political alliance—a move that requires him to abandon his devotion to Nym entirely. As a dangerous prophecy begins to manifest and the weight of the crown threatens to crush their future, both Nym and Renn are pushed to their breaking points.
With Nicosia closing in and the stability of the throne hanging by a thread, the pair must determine if their magical tether is strong enough to withstand the cost of survival. Their struggle is a race against time where duty, desire, and destiny collide in a final, desperate bid for freedom.
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What readers are saying
Cher to youA Great Second Edition to the Shattered King
"I enjoyed reading the two books so much. The writer has created a wonderful story, and the main characters filled my heart with emotion. I would recommend this book to anyone teenage or older who loves to read an unusual story that takes you somewhere far away from your daily struggles and fills your mind with hope and imagination. ["
May 3, 2026 Verified Purchase
Amazon Customerfantastic conclusion!
"As with most books by this author, I enjoyed the creative world-building of her storytelling. I get the feeling of content from a tale well told & the let down of knowing it will be some time until I read something this imaginative again. The characters are relatable yet unique, the chapters fluid and engaging. Absolutely recommend, & will likely re-read again in the near future! ["
March 25, 2026 Verified Purchase
CassieA great conclusion!
"This was definitely a great conclusion to the duology! This book felt a lot darker than the first but let's be real it handles a lot of really dark themes I think the author handled really well. The war felt realistic and the stakes were hiiiiigh. I loved all of the characters, they were well fleshed out and the world felt super rich. I always love this authors writing, she is an automatic buy for me always! And this duology was no different, so good! ["
April 4, 2026 Verified Purchase
Rebecca S. GrayCharlie Holmberg does it again!
"Charli Holmberg is absolutely the most creative fantasy writer. Her innovative, out of the box manifestations of magic characters and the magic they wield is so mysterious and out of the ordinary that I can’t put her books down. The Shattered King and Half Hearted Queen are no exception. Her stories weave us through impossibilities surrounded by evil, goodness, and romance, which, in this case, the readers are never sure is going to come to fruition. There is a lot of heartache, tragedy, and uncertainty along the way. This book depicts moments of horror and violence more than Ms. Holmberg’s other series, which is softened by how it affects her characters. In the end, it is a worthy tale, and I cant wait for more of Miss Holmberg’s creative stories! ["
April 16, 2026 Verified Purchase
