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Earthstone: A Kingdom Shattered
A prince’s noble idea has left him dead. A kingdom lies shattered. And in the heart of the chaos, a relic of immense power promises to reshape the world in the image of its master’s soul.
The Earthstone is no simple source of magic. It is a perfect amplifier, a crucible that takes the deepest desires of its wielder—be it for unity, vengeance, or control—and makes them terrifyingly real. Now, with the throne of Ironhold empty, the great factions of the realm converge, each believing they are the rightful heirs to this ultimate power.
Ava Voss, the brilliant and ruthless advisor, sees a broken system that only her iron will can fix. She plays the game of thrones with rumors and alliances, believing order is a prize worth any cost.
Cade Draven, the warrior of the desert, seeks not a crown, but vengeance. He marches to burn the kingdom that took his son, fueled by a grief two decades old.
Vren, the hidden heir from the frozen North, rallies the clans with a claim of blood and destiny, his ambition spiraling into a dangerous obsession with the Stone's whispers.
And in the shadows, Toren Garrick, the merchant of secrets, plays them all. While they fight for a throne, he plans to own the man who sits upon it, spinning a web of debt and dependency—a golden leash for the future king.
As armies march and alliances crumble, these leaders will soon discover that the war for the Earthstone is not just a battle against each other, but against the land itself. For when a power that reflects the soul is broken, the very earth begins to echo the rage of its masters.
In a war for the soul of the land, the most dangerous weapon is desire itself.
The Earthstone is no simple source of magic. It is a perfect amplifier, a crucible that takes the deepest desires of its wielder—be it for unity, vengeance, or control—and makes them terrifyingly real. Now, with the throne of Ironhold empty, the great factions of the realm converge, each believing they are the rightful heirs to this ultimate power.
Ava Voss, the brilliant and ruthless advisor, sees a broken system that only her iron will can fix. She plays the game of thrones with rumors and alliances, believing order is a prize worth any cost.
Cade Draven, the warrior of the desert, seeks not a crown, but vengeance. He marches to burn the kingdom that took his son, fueled by a grief two decades old.
Vren, the hidden heir from the frozen North, rallies the clans with a claim of blood and destiny, his ambition spiraling into a dangerous obsession with the Stone's whispers.
And in the shadows, Toren Garrick, the merchant of secrets, plays them all. While they fight for a throne, he plans to own the man who sits upon it, spinning a web of debt and dependency—a golden leash for the future king.
As armies march and alliances crumble, these leaders will soon discover that the war for the Earthstone is not just a battle against each other, but against the land itself. For when a power that reflects the soul is broken, the very earth begins to echo the rage of its masters.
In a war for the soul of the land, the most dangerous weapon is desire itself.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2025
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A. Shchypanskyi
5 books11 followersHi. Many some broken, some waiting. Over time, they’ll find their form and appear.
The genres vary — from metaphysical fiction to dark fantasy, from fractured memory to imagined futures.
Thanks for reading.
The genres vary — from metaphysical fiction to dark fantasy, from fractured memory to imagined futures.
Thanks for reading.
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November 7, 2025
I want to thank the author A. Shchypanskyi and their publisher for an ebook copy on Amazon. The ebook was released in mid-August, 2025.
The plot: The aftermath of a prince's death, which has fractured the kingdom. Amid this chaos, a relic of immense power, the Earthstone, comes into play, capable of amplifying a person's deepest desires and reshaping the world.
While I listen to the book, I can't picture the iron stronghold, the people, or even the Earthstone. There is no imagination/description of where the story takes place, what everything looks like. So i was really able to visualize and truly enjoy the book. Even though it did show the different perspectives, everyone thinking they are smarter than the other. It is about people trying to take the kingdom and turn it into what they believe is right while trying to control not only the people but the earth. This book has a lot of repetitions just coming out of someone else's mouth, and it all leads to multiple wars, lives lost, and for what power, strength, and control over everyone and everything.
The few good points about this book are... that the commanders are able to see what is in their army's eyes. What could be possible when we value hope and have trust not just with the people around us but with the earth, and what could be possible when you actually take the time and work hard for a better life/outcome/ and a means of survival.
I tried to read the book, but after 10 chapters, I was not into reading the rest of the book. So I switched to audio. I am giving this book three stars because there was no imagination/description in the surroundings and people. Another reason it is getting three stars is because of the message at the end of the book. As long as you have trust, hope, and are not scared of hard work, you can accomplish anything, and you can overcome the fear of change. The only descriptions it gave were really in the last few chapters when they were tending to the earth and helping it to heal. But that was the extent of the description.
I am leaving my review off with a quote from the book....
Galen’s expression was thoughtful. “I’ve seen it before. Fear can turn people into enemies. But fear can also be overcome. We just have to show them that change isn’t something to fear. It’s something to embrace.”
The plot: The aftermath of a prince's death, which has fractured the kingdom. Amid this chaos, a relic of immense power, the Earthstone, comes into play, capable of amplifying a person's deepest desires and reshaping the world.
While I listen to the book, I can't picture the iron stronghold, the people, or even the Earthstone. There is no imagination/description of where the story takes place, what everything looks like. So i was really able to visualize and truly enjoy the book. Even though it did show the different perspectives, everyone thinking they are smarter than the other. It is about people trying to take the kingdom and turn it into what they believe is right while trying to control not only the people but the earth. This book has a lot of repetitions just coming out of someone else's mouth, and it all leads to multiple wars, lives lost, and for what power, strength, and control over everyone and everything.
The few good points about this book are... that the commanders are able to see what is in their army's eyes. What could be possible when we value hope and have trust not just with the people around us but with the earth, and what could be possible when you actually take the time and work hard for a better life/outcome/ and a means of survival.
I tried to read the book, but after 10 chapters, I was not into reading the rest of the book. So I switched to audio. I am giving this book three stars because there was no imagination/description in the surroundings and people. Another reason it is getting three stars is because of the message at the end of the book. As long as you have trust, hope, and are not scared of hard work, you can accomplish anything, and you can overcome the fear of change. The only descriptions it gave were really in the last few chapters when they were tending to the earth and helping it to heal. But that was the extent of the description.
I am leaving my review off with a quote from the book....
Galen’s expression was thoughtful. “I’ve seen it before. Fear can turn people into enemies. But fear can also be overcome. We just have to show them that change isn’t something to fear. It’s something to embrace.”
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