A Kingdom on Broken Wings (Clean Fantasy Romance) by Amy Horikami

A Kingdom on Broken Wings (Clean Fantasy Romance)

Magic, Betrayal, and a Prince Who Can’t Grow Wheat

Written byAmy Horikami
Narrated byVirtual Voice
Length5h03m
Release dateNovember 8, 2024
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.0 (31 ratings)

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AuthorAmy Horikami
NarratorVirtual Voice
Runtime5h03m
PublishedNovember 8, 2024
Rating★★★★ 4.0 / 5 (31 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult, Clean & Wholesome, Paranormal
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*A Kingdom on Broken Wings* doesn’t waste time with flowery prose or slow-burn setup—it drops you into a kingdom where the crops are failing because the Crown Prince’s magic is as unreliable as his loyalty. This isn’t your typical fantasy romance where love conquers all with a wave of a wand. Instead, Amy Horikami crafts a world where political intrigue and personal stakes collide, and the romance is as much about survival as it is about attraction. The audiobook’s virtual narration leans into a crisp, no-nonsense delivery that suits the story’s urgency, though purists might miss the emotional nuance of a human performer.

What sets this apart is its refusal to romanticize its flawed characters. The prince isn’t a brooding hero but a man whose magic is literally tied to his kingdom’s suffering—a fresh twist on the "chosen one" trope. The pacing is brisk (just over five hours), making it ideal for listeners who want fantasy with momentum but without the 20-hour commitment. The clean romance label is accurate, but don’t mistake "clean" for tame; the tension simmers in glances and unspoken bargains, not steamy scenes. Perfect for fans of *The Cruel Prince*’s sharp edges but with a lighter touch on the gore.

Tags: political fantasy with low-spice romanceflawed prince fantasy (no hero complex)fast-paced YA fantasy under 6 hoursmagic systems with real consequencesvirtual narration done right (mostly)for fans of *The Cruel Prince* but cozier

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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I’ll admit, I side-eyed the virtual narration at first. Virtual voices have come a long way, but they still struggle with the *weight* of certain lines—like when the prince snaps, *“I didn’t ask to be tied to this land’s hunger,”* and the delivery lands just a beat too smooth, as if he’s reading a grocery list. That said, the narration’s consistency works in the audiobook’s favor, especially during the faster-paced political maneuvering scenes where a human narrator might stumble over the rapid-fire dialogue. The production is clean, with no awkward pauses or volume spikes, which is more than I can say for some big-budget fantasy audiobooks. The story itself is where this shines. Horikami’s worldbuilding is efficient: no meandering lore dumps, just enough detail to make Wayhelm feel real and desperate. The magic system—where the prince’s emotional state directly impacts the kingdom’s harvest—is one of those *“why hasn’t this been done before?”* ideas. It forces the romance to be about more than just attraction; every stolen moment between the leads is shadowed by the knowledge that his happiness (or lack thereof) could mean starvation for thousands. My biggest critique? The villain’s motives feel a touch undercooked, like a promising side dish that got forgotten in the oven. And while the ending ties up neatly, I wanted one more scene to really *feel* the cost of the characters’ choices. Still, for a five-hour listen, it’s a tight, satisfying package—like a fantasy romance shot of espresso.

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