Splintered Kingdom
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The fragile peace between Arcanians and humans hangs by a thread in the wake of the Arcane Crucible. Elyria Lightbreaker, having barely survived the horrors of the Celestial Sanctum, finds herself haunted by her past actions and tasked with a desperate mission: reclaim the stolen Crown of Concord and expose the dark sorcerer orchestrating the chaos. To succeed, she must master her burgeoning inner darkness while navigating the increasingly volatile connection she shares with her fellow victor, Cedric Thorne. Cedric is equally unmoored, struggling to contain a dangerous, volatile power while grappling with buried truths that threaten to shatter his world. Bound to Elyria by an unbreakable, magnetic force, he must decide if the secrets he protects are worth the potential destruction of their kingdom. As the two victors are forced into new, perilous roles, they realize that their survival depends on their ability to trust one another amidst a web of hidden enemies. Featuring a slow-burn, tension-filled romance that finally ignites, *Splintered Kingdom* is a high-stakes dark fantasy. It masterfully blends epic worldbuilding with intense emotional stakes, perfect for readers who love complex character development and the enemies-to-lovers trope.
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05 4.5 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(1,600) Book 2 of 3: Shattered Crown Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions The second book in an epic romantic fantasy series, Splintered Kingdom combines dark fantasy romance, high-stakes magical trials, and the intense bond between a tormented fae hero and the human who may be their kingdom’s last hope. Perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Helen B. Scheuerer, Raven Kennedy, Leigh Bardugo, and Sarah J. Maas. Tame her wild. Fan his flame. Lord of the Rings meets Anastasia in this epic dark fantasy romance, the second book in the Shattered Crown trilogy and the sequel to Smoke and Scar. A Burgeoning Peace Two realms sit on the edge—not only of the physical chasms that divide them, but of the fragile truce forged between Arcanians and humans in the wake of the Arcane Crucible. A Shadow Unleashed Elyria Lightbreaker may have survived the Celestial Sanctum, but she remains haunted by all that occurred, all that she did, within. Determined to reclaim the Crown of Concord and unmask the dark sorcerer behind its theft, she must master her own inner darkness if she’s to survive the journey ahead—and untangle the dangerous feelings pulling her toward Cedric. A Victor Unmoored Cedric Thorne sacrificed everything to conquer the trials. Now, burdened by a power he cannot control and truths he refuses to face, he finds himself in a kingdom splintering beneath the surface—and bound to Elyria by something he cannot, will not, sever. But some secrets are meant to stay buried and uncovering them could be the key to lasting peace...or the spark that ends it. A Bond Reforged As twin victors of the Crucible, Elyria, and Cedric soon learn there are many roles they must play in the pursuit of a new Arcanis. With enemies lurking in plain sight, they will have to fight with a whole new array of weapons, all the while trying to understand the bond that thrums between them: reforged, rekindled, renewed. Now the real game begins. Content note: This book contains strong language, adult themes, and open door spice, and is thus recommended for listeners above the age of eighteen. ) Previous slide of product details 1. Book 2 of 3 Shattered Crown 2. Listening Length 18 hours and 54 minutes 3. Author Gretchen Powell Fox 4. Narrator Dan Calley, see all) 5. Publication date November 11, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Simon Maverick 8. ASIN B0FMLWSCTW 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Splintered-Kingdom/dp/B0FMLWSCTW/ref=sr1156?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mKnlg-Swg7jqH5GgoBBb8FRNveehdob8e6sd74ksL1ge8j4GbZUz7L59dNzcn-oUHLqA3OdOFmpxVEJW3IV9QbKc0lICaWganJPQOYV3JAz4sEjYnZhLNdg5U-5kVrIiYslWa4IBBKN0hPuR1qyXCfRn5CTAoCGMICDOQMmZDs5TZ8XzV0xvKwIwwGhC4k8nnulla2WWksEgLaeO12oR9zSr3vEZGyTZn9jRY.JGl8ZLnDzEZWo8K5ulXE2xsrzo1wwy1pK9tjPNFxU&dibtag=se&qid=1780245684&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $15.00 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 39 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDJF3SCF/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=uiHm4EnuuZUBBxNW&pdrdw=kYdeV&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5K08JFCVHGQ6Y2ZFXXG2&pdrdwg=lYShy&pdrdr=faf439c4-ed3c-45e3-a982-f9a55553003e) Smoke and Scar Smoke and Scar Gretchen Powell Fox 3,446 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.49 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPJ4MFGQ/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=uiHm4EnuuZUBBxNW&pdrdw=kYdeV&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5K08JFCVHGQ6Y2ZFXXG2&pdrdwg=lYShy&pdrdr=faf439c4-ed3c-45e3-a982-f9a55553003e) Shadow and Son Shadow and Son Gretchen Powell Fox Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.49 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSXWLHFY/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=uiHm4EnuuZUBBxNW&pdrdw=kYdeV&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5K08JFCVHGQ6Y2ZFXXG2&pdrdwg=lYShy&pdrdr=faf439c4-ed3c-45e3-a982-f9a55553003e) Darkness Births the Stars: Darkness Births the Stars, Book 1 Darkness Births the Stars: Darkness Births the Stars, Book 1 Sarah Lee Wohn 893 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$54.99 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYK51VX5/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=uiHm4EnuuZUBBxNW&pdrdw=kYdeV&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb919
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