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Splintered Kingdom

by Dan Calley Gretchen Powell Fox

4.5
Published November 11 2025
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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.