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The Shattered King
by Charlie N. Holmberg
Published Sep 2, 2025
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About this book
In the kingdom of Cansere, war looms and magic is strictly regulated, with healing serving as the only sanctioned form of craftlock. Nym, a beekeeper and healer, lives a quiet life until a royal decree forces her from her family to the capital. Her mission is to treat Prince Renn, a reclusive royal whose mysterious, debilitating illness has baffled every healer before her.
Determined to fail and return to her siblings, Nym finds her plans upended when she discovers a unique ability to alleviate the prince’s suffering. Her success traps her within the castle walls, casting her into a treacherous web of court intrigue. As Nym navigates the prince’s icy reserve and the cruel ambitions of the monarchy, she realizes that Renn’s condition is far more sinister than a mere sickness.
The growing bond between the captive healer and the shattered prince becomes both a source of hope and a dangerous liability. Forced to choose between her duty to her family and the magnetic pull of a man hiding a dark, magical truth, Nym must unravel the secrets of the palace before the kingdom—and her heart—are irrevocably destroyed.
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What readers are saying
emmyjane217:*I NEED BOOK TWO PRONTO
"I am so glad I waited to read this book, because if I had to wait any longer than a month to get the next one I would be fuming. Okay, I’m still kinda mad but that’s my fault for thinking book two was already out. This book was amazing. Such an interesting and unique type of magic. I’ve read very few books by this author i wouldn’t reccomend. So happy to be able to say this is yet another five star read from her. I loved the main characters and the world. Can’t wait to see how things come together in book two!!! ["
January 23, 2026 Verified Purchase
RasmuscleShe's a healer, he's broken
"This one was not on my radar at all but was offered with free audio on KU so I figured what the heck... and I am so glad I did. I got all but 3 chapters done on Sunday and finished it this morning. A beautiful story of a magickal healer named Nym who is conscripted to heal the prince. This prince has been deathly sick since he was very young and no healer or physician has ever been able to fix him. Magickal healing arts are outlawed for the most part so Nym is only able to help on a legal exception since the royal family will benefit from this. ...the corruption is always there, isn't it... The way she heals is by seeing the essence of your soul when she touches you, finding the pieces that are out of place and repairing them within the complete picture. Nym is able to help the prince and the story develops from there... This is the first of a series and ends on a mean cliffhanger. There is also no spice at all (a few descriptions of violations and some 🫑 scenes). I think it's important to mention too that this story is fantasy but the world is realistic. They use the same calendar as we do, it's set in medieval castles, etc. Eventually some magical creatures happen but the fantasy element comes from Nym's magick. I rated it 4 stars and I'm excited to see the next installment. ["
February 3, 2026 Verified Purchase
CarinaBest book ever
"I picked this book because it had a KU audiobook. I 50/50 read and listen, the narrator is just perfect, hands down. I had no expectation but wow it blew my mind, it’s the exact type of beautiful healthy yearning of peaches and honey and Jane Austen books. It’s a first person POV 300+ pages long book. It follows the FMC, who is a healer in a world where magic is banned except for healing but even that is frowned upon. She is forced to heal the very sick prince of a warring country. The pacing is slow, the slow burn is snail slow but so gratifying. And because is a romance, you can guess what happens XD. It’s a duology and the second book comes out in March 2026 but is available on NetGalley. Read the TWs ["
January 20, 2026 Verified Purchase
KaterchipForced Proximity for the win
"“Take heart, Nym. They need you. Do not forget it.” I finished this one SO fast! If you love a good yearn, this is for you! The back and forth between Healer Nym and Prince Renn is great. You definitely go through the motions with not only the FMC and MMC, but the side characters as well. Nym shows so much strength throughout the book because you can just tell how much she cares for her family and is willing to do whatever it takes to get back to them. I also like Renn’s growth throughout as well because in the beginning, he’s not the nicest. But by the end, my mans has changed for the better ❤️ “I would shift the seas for you,” he whispered, tracing the shell of my ear. “I would let the gods shatter me every noon and midnight. I would worship you until my last breath.” ⭐️ Forbidden romance ⭐️ Illegal magic ⭐️ Healer x Prince ⭐️ Forced proximity ["
March 25, 2026 Verified Purchase
