The Half King

The Half King, Book 1

De: Melissa Landers

Narrado por: Piper Goodeve

A KING BY DAY.
SHADOW BY NIGHT …

The Great Betrayal changed everything for the Allied Realm. Long ago, the kingdom’s noble houses rose up against the goddess … and for their treachery, the firstborn of each noble family was cursed.

One with perilous beauty.
One with destructive knowledge.
One with insatiable bloodlust.

But the royal house Mortara received the worst affliction of all. For while the king exists during the day, he fades into nothingness at night … until his twenty-first birthday, when he will be lost to the shadows forever.

Now an acolyte has arrived at court. Like all the second-born children of the Allied Realm, she’s destined to serve the goddess and become a Seer … only Cerise Solon has no gift of foretelling. In fact, she has no magical gift at all.

Instead, she’s surrounded by courtiers and priests—smiling sycophants whose hearts are filled with secrets and lies. And at the center of it all sits His Majesty Kian Hannibal Mortara, with his haunting eyes, sharp tongue, and an unerring ability to send her pulse skittering at the worst possible moments.

Falling for him is unthinkable. Because the king is the last of his line, and as the specter of his twenty-first birthday—and the full force of his curse—approaches, the kingdom holds its breath.

But there’s only one way to save a dying king … and it lies with the one person who’s hiding the biggest secret of all. Cerise.

©2024 Melissa Landers (P)2024 Recorded Books

So awesome!

Talk about a fantasy that's easy to get swept up in! The world building was very well done! I almost didn't even realize it was happening cause it flowed so well with the plot! The characters are introduced so well and are easy to love! Blue might be my favorite, though 😉 I thought for sure this was going to be a standalone right up until those last few sentences. Can't wait to see what happens next!

kept me guessing

I enjoyed the narrator! She did an excellent job. The story was interesting and kept me guessing throughout. The romance was a bit too insta love for my taste. overall enjoyable, would recommend.

Good Book

The Half King was an easy read, seemed like it should have been longer, but I enjoyed it and will read the second one if and when it comes out :)

Great voice actress and amazing world building!

I really fell in love with this book. It had everything. A strong female character, love, magic, great world building. I wasn't in love with the male main character at first, but he was perfect in the end. I have dreams about this world. Beautifully written 👏! The voice actress was so good and perfectly fit the story.

Gorgeous story.

I consumed this book so quickly. Everything about it was addictive and magnetizing. I can not wait for what comes next! A lovely romantasy story with a twist that made me want more. Gorgeous.

Compelling Premise & A Fun Read

Loved the unique lore of the Allied Realm. The premise really caught my attention. A girl who’s tasked with the mission to save the king and break the curses of each noble family. It had a great discourse on religion and how it can impact oneself in different ways. It did somewhat lack in world building as there were some plot holes and it was a little slow at times but there was just enough fantastical elements and romance to leave you satisfied.

book of the year????

I don’t even know where to start. I got this book on a whim from Libby and a few chapters in decided to return it for the next reader and immediately bought it here. The characters, world building, lore, and plot are all outstanding. The premise is captivating and the last two hours had me crying at my desk at work. The epilogue TOOK ME OUT. I can’t recommend this book enough and I can’t wait for Book 2!!! Landers, 10/10.