A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty: Kingdom of Lies, Book 2

BeaWilson

❤️

"Stacia Stark's *A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty* offers a gripping dive into a world brimming with political intrigue and high fantasy. This novel stands out for its focus on action and complex character dynamics, making it a thrilling read for fans of epic tales and strategic maneuvering. The story is woven through multiple perspectives, each adding depth to the narrative and allowing readers to fully grasp the intricate layers of deceit and ambition at play. Stark introduces a strong, clever female main character who navigates this treacherous world with wit and resilience. The grumpy and ruthless male counterpart adds tension, creating a dynamic relationship that smolders slowly, offering moments of connection amidst the chaos. What sets this book apart is its focus on action and plot development over romance, making it a refreshing read for those who prefer story-driven narratives. The incorporation of magic lessons and morally grey characters adds complexity, keeping readers on their toes as alliances shift and true intentions are revealed. Stark's ability to create a found family within this tumultuous environment adds warmth and relatability to the story. The sense of camaraderie and loyalty among characters provides a counterbalance to the political machinations and betrayals. The novel builds to a gasp-inducing conclusion, leaving readers eager for more. *A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty* is a masterclass in high fantasy storytelling, combining action, intrigue, and memorable characters in a narrative that refuses to let go. Stark has crafted a world that is as captivating as it is dangerous, and it's a journey worth embarking on for any fantasy enthusiast. ["

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July 30, 2024 Verified Purchase

kchick589

Series keeps getting better

"This book was just as good as the first one. I love the found family, the FMC's refusal to stay down despite what is thrown her way or the lose she experiences👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, the ever growing love and devotion between the MMC & FMC🥰⚡️, the political intrigue👑, and the never ending twists and turns of the journey to defeat the evil rulers⚔️ will keep you engaged and not wanting to put it down. This will easily become one of my top tier series🤩 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ["

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May 15, 2026 Verified Purchase

BookishbyRenee

Solid romantasy

"A Kingdom this Cursed & Empty by Stacia Stark -Kingdom of Lies Book 2- 4/5⭐️ 3/3🌶️(spice) 1/3🦋(swoon) •My Thoughts• I was excited to make it back to this world especially after the cliffhanger of book 1! It took me a bit to get back into the story but I still enjoyed Prisca’s journey, self discovery and her relationship with Lorian. I think my biggest frustration was their miscommunication which made sense for their characters but also made me want to flick them until they pulled it together. I love the epic-ness of this series and how so much is still unknown with how they’re going to defeat the evil king! The spice took a bit of a jump in this one as well and I found myself wishing for more conversation and depth between our MCs. Still, loved learning more of Lorian’s backstory and enjoyed seeing how they brought out the best in each other. I might have also found another few characters to add to my throat punch on site list. Yay! 😆 ["

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March 18, 2025 Verified Purchase

Carly Miller

READ THIS IF YOUR A ROMANTANSY FAN

"A Kingdom this Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 I am absolutely LOVING this series! The premise behind it is so unique to me, with the FMC having time magic. Stark does a great job of keeping the readers attention throughout the entire book with the storyline, action, character development, and of course the spice. I felt this book was a builder for book 3, but that doesn’t mean it’s short on action! I loved seeing Prisca grow into her new role as queen and accepting her previous life and circumstances. She’s cunning and strong, but vulnerable and protective. Lorian, Lorian, Lorian 😍 this man is climbing my ladder of book boyfriends FAST. His protectiveness over Prisca is 🔥 and he NEVER coddles her or holds her back, in fact, he is always pushing her to stop wallowing and believe in herself in order to become the queen he knows she is. Their relationship continues to grow throughout the book, even though the world is trying to keep them apart, and I will continue rooting for them! ❤️ This book primarily focused on Prisca gathering allies for the impending war, and her hunt for the magical hour glass of her people, which is why I think it is building to something big in book 3. And I. CAN’T. WAIT. This has been a great series to kick of the 2024 reading year with! Now I just need to buy the physical copies to match my ebooks 😂 ["

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April 6, 2024 Verified Purchase

Vee

This is a combo for the first and second book

"My first comment is it's a good story line with endearing characters all around. The story flows and gets you invested. That said, the investment is challenging at times with the names. Marth, Lorian...there's so many bad ones that make you pause every time you read the names. Also, the main character almost had me putting it down. She is so angsty I forget she's an adult and not a teen. I get trauma needs expressed but it doesn't ever totally jive with me so I struggle with connecting with her and her name. Some spicy scenes and some character development that's well done. I hope you get to see the Hybrid Queen just be a little bit more confident in this third book. Lose the believes in the fates, doesn't, does, letting that and all these other people being who she's looking for authority from when she needs to first be her own. It's entertaining and I appreciate all the imagination and strategy that had to go into a story this size. ["

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May 24, 2025 Verified Purchase