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Shards of a Broken Crown
566 pages
A sweeping tale of resilience and legacy, where a fractured kingdom must be rebuilt from the ashes of a devastating war.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the aftermath of a great storm, where the immediate danger has passed but the hard work of survival has just begun. It carries the nostalgic, sweeping atmosphere of classic high fantasy, balancing the somber reality of a war-torn world with the earnest, adventurous spirit of a new generation stepping up to the plate. The pacing is steady and deliberate, weaving together military logistics, political maneuvering, and personal coming-of-age journeys without losing its narrative momentum. The straightforward, accessible prose keeps the focus squarely on the characters and their daunting responsibilities. It is a deeply satisfying experience for readers who love generational sagas, where the burden of legacy and the resilience of the human spirit take center stage in a sprawling, recovering world.
- Mood
- war-torn
- resilient
- sweeping
- somber
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- nostalgic
- pragmatic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- burden of legacy · rebuilding after devastation · coming of age · political maneuvering · cost of victory
- The writing
- Straightforward and accessible, prioritizing clear storytelling and vivid action over ornate descriptions.
- The arc
- Begins in the heavy shadow of grief and ruin, slowly building into a determined, hopeful struggle to reclaim a fractured world.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, sprawling high fantasy where young heroes must navigate political intrigue and step into the shoes of fallen legends.
Content notes
- war violence
- grief and loss
- political violence
About the book
The enemy has been routed, yet peace still eludes the Kingdom. Midkemia lies in smouldering ruins following the Demon King's siege. Many lives have been lost, including that of the brave James, Duke of Krondor.
As the people turn their hands to rebuilding their once great nation, a new threat arises from the ashes of war: the fearsome Fadawah, former Commanding General of the Army of the Emerald Queen. He has grasped the fallen reins of command and seeks to forge a personal empire out of the wreckage of the Western Realm.
And so it falls to two young men - Jimmy and Dash - grandsons of the late Duke, to gather together the shards of the broken crown and resurrect the Kingdom to its former glory.
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