• A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty

  • Kingdom of Lies, Book 2
  • By: Stacia Stark
  • Narrated by: Tim Paige, Meg Sylvan
  • Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (336 ratings)

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A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty

By: Stacia Stark
Narrated by: Tim Paige, Meg Sylvan
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Publisher's summary

In a world darkened by deceit, the truth is a light that won’t be dimmed—even when it illuminates Lorian’s betrayals more starkly than I could ever want to see.

They call him the Bloodthirsty Prince. His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent, a trail that intertwines with my own past—not even my parents were spared from his merciless slaughter.

To save my brother’s life, I agreed to another bargain with the fae prince. Now, I’m forced to work with him, to travel to the fae lands, to spend my every waking moment with the man who betrayed me. All because King Sabium has woven a deadly tapestry of manipulation, using those we least suspect for his wicked schemes.

There are no lines I won’t cross to protect the people I love. So I’ll work with former enemies. I’ll manipulate, blackmail, and deceive potential allies. I’ll swallow my pride, bury my shattered heart, and cooperate with the fae to prepare for the coming war.

Because there are creatures far more monstrous than the fae—and some of them masquerade as men.

Book two of this slow-burn enemies-to-lovers series will enchant fans of fantasy romance who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent.

©2023 Stacia Stark (P)2023 Dreamscape Media

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Couldn’t put it down

Great book. Couldn’t put it down. Helped me get over my Iron Flame slump. Can’t wait for the next book.

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A great listen

The narrator Meg Sylvan is very talented! This is a great series and does a good job balancing world building, adventure, plot, and the romance thread. Looking forward to book3!!!

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LOVED IT!!

Another amazing book this series just gets better and better. I’m already mourning when I get to the last book. This series is hot, exciting nonstop action, so engaging and I never want it to end

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love it

so much happening and the cliffhanger...uuuugggghh. A good read indeed on to the next book!

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Amazing!

Wow, that was such an amazing 2nd book to the series. Shit got real. Be prepared for strategy, love, friendships, growth, betrayal, and a super baddy cliffy. Lorian is officially a book daddy for me (him and Rowan -TOG- are pretty much tied).

Stacia Stark is seriously such an amazing author who does not get enough credit. I would definitely say she is on my Top 5 favorites with SJM, JLA, and KF Breene. She is an automatic must buy author. Highly recommended to read this series and her other series, Deals with Demons. Her world building and character development is phenomenal. She not only makes you engrossed on the main characters but also the side characters.

Audio was incredible, absolutely loved both narrators. Highly recommended to listen to!

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cliffhangers

The first 2 books end in cliffhangers. The third book has not been realeased yet. I usually like books to be bit more steamy but the story keeps you engaged with just a little. It's a very slow burn.

There's different kinds of characters, the fae, humans, & hybrids where some have magical abilities. Each kingdom has been affected by wars in the past and one ruler that is particularly ruthless & evil and which many characters are working against.

The main story is between a fae prince & the FMC who thought she was nobody to find out she might be the person that everyone depends on.

Overall good 👍

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This series destroys me

This series destroys me. The storyline is intense and wonderfully woven. The romance is hot and makes complete sense. No part of any character feels rushed or out of place. I cannot wait for book three and four

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don't make plans

the twists and character development keeps me glued. I can't believe the cliff hanger you left us with.

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Very well written!

Loved the characters, great world building and story telling! Fabulous narration! Looking forward to the next.

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I DEVOURED it

I am relatively new to the genre and this will probably catch me some flak but this story (and series!) has far surpassed ACOTAR, TOG and CC on my list. I listened to all three books in less than a week. I am obsessed and don’t know how I can wait until May 30 to find out what happens. The slow burn that eventually ignites is 5 star. As a side note, the author is very humble and interacts with her fans! #TeamL

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