A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty

Written by Stacia Stark

Narrated by Tim Paige and Meg Sylvan

In book two of this slow-burn enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, the Bloodthirsty Prince threatens Prisca's brother, so she strikes another bargain with the fae prince.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: Nov 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9781666649376

Stacia Stark

Stacia Stark is a New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, and Amazon bestselling author of fantasy romance. Her books have been translated into over 16 languages, and her Kingdom of Lies series was nominated twice for Goodreads Choice Awards. Stacia loves writing romantasy filled with found families, female friendship, self-reliant heroines, and brooding, grumpy heroes. When she’s not writing or exploring the world, she can usually be found sprawled on her sofa, lost in the pages of a good book.

[Grace Marie Allison · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was…. It took a while to get there but I liked it when it did.
She’s a reluctant person so it’s… it takes a while to get there.

[Han Lu · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was so much fun and that ending omg ?

[Theresa Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I can’t wait til the third book! Please hurry! Amazing!

[Laura Dominguez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting story plot. Great spice between main characters. I enjoyed the relationship between the protagonist and supporting characters.

[Jamie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love these books! Narization is done very well and keeps you involved!

[hh6211053 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The romance is cringey and have found myself skipping the spicy scenes as its gives me the ick haha. Tbh anything to do with their relationship is icky. “Wildcat” hahah



Still enjoying the overall story though.

[dasitandall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Easily 5stars
I’ve read all manner of paranormal and fantasy novels throughout the years. This was an amazing story and I’m absolutely anticipating book 3. The only issue with this book is if you’re a binge reader you’ll want to make sure you’ve gotten all the books before beginning.

[ilene evangelista · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I’m not ok with the ending! I need book 3

[fsantana63 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The first book was okay, but the male narrator was terrible. So smarmy. I didn't even finish listening to this one because of him. I had to skip through every love scene with him reading because he was just yuck. Like, literally, I was saying out loud, "Eww. Gross. Yuck." And the constant "wildcat". So annoying. I finally just turned it off. I realized I simply didn't care what happened.

[frejalinn · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

A DNF for me ? I was looking for something in the realms of Fourth Wing/ACOTAR/TOG/CC/Jennifer L. Armentrout/Powerless/Crown of Nyaxia, and I made it through the first audiobook in this series with mild interest, but honestly - the world building isn’t good, the shadow daddy isn’t that good, the male narrator definitely isn’t that good, and if I hear the word “wildcat” one more time I might barf. ?????
Read it if you want JLA-smut vibes, but aren’t looking for a world to bury yourself in.

… or try the e-book version, maybe the narrator is the real villain here!

[j7c4ggsxzr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love love loved it, and the cliff hanger ending omg yes!!! Straight to the next book I go no break in between.

[Debbie Weaver · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I seriously love this series but I really couldn't believe the cliff hanger this book ended on.

[Jo E Gallagher · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This wasn’t for me. I loved the first book it was so very clever. The first book had some sex and it wasn’t the focus of the story. The second book doesn’t allow the two MC to have a scene in the book without an explicit sexual encounter. Bummed me out because I loved the characters. Foul language was also more prevalent in the second book. It’s odd to me that they were both written by the same person. So if it’s soft porn you’re after this is for you. Not so much for me.

[Gracy Fischer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great plot! The story is beautifully build up, and the quality pf the narrator is great

[Petra Whitt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a great writer, and the narrators are excellent at conveying feeling and emotions. Plot twists and unlikely alies. Loving this series.

[Charity · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

You know I'm don't really mind cliff hangers for the most part BUT WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK STACIA!! I was so busy thinking one thing I completely missed the other! Ugh gotta start the next one immediately

[Avisa Tahal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am not sure what kind of crack Stacia has place in this book but i am hooked.
The performance was amazing and the narrators drew me in.