The Half King

The Half King plunges readers into a realm where shadows hold as much power as the light. At the center of this tale is Cerise Solon, a young woman trained for a destiny she does not possess—the prophetic Sight expected of her as a second-born daughter. Her world is governed by an ancient order, one that promises great power but exacts painful sacrifices. But when Cerise is thrust into the service of Kian Mortara, a cursed ruler whose life slips away into darkness with each passing night, she finds herself questioning everything she’s ever known about duty, destiny, and fate.

In this rich, atmospheric world, magic is both a gift and a burden, and the political intrigue surrounding the royal court is as treacherous as the forces that bind the kingdom's noble bloodlines. Each family bears its own curse, and Kian’s own is particularly devastating: every night, his body fades into shadow, drawing him closer to oblivion before his twenty-first birthday. His only hope lies in the unlikely bond he forms with Cerise—whose strength lies not in the Sight she was meant to possess, but in her willingness to defy the rigid structures of her world.

The Half King consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.