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Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom
Seven decaying kingdoms. One ancient curse that threatens to destroy them all.
High in a secluded tower, Prince Sigismund lives in quiet exile. He is an outcast in his own kingdom—his black eyes feared as the harbinger of the ruin that has swept across the land. Alone and blamed, he watches the world from afar, haunted by a fate he never chose.
When his eighteenth birthday arrives, he knows he is out of time. Forced to make a daring escape from death or exile, he finds a world on the brink of war. On his perilous journey he meets others like him, and discovers their stories are bound by the same dark omen.
A heartbroken moondrake.
A valiant griffin.
A whimsical fairy.
All cursed with black eyes.
But as a cantankerous old wizard brings them all together to save the world from coming destruction, the Dragonking has other plans.
He wields the sinister Never-Was, a force that doesn’t just hold the power to destroy life on Solarius—but to erase existence itself.
Now, only Prince Sigismund and his unlikely allies stand between existence and total annihilation.
High in a secluded tower, Prince Sigismund lives in quiet exile. He is an outcast in his own kingdom—his black eyes feared as the harbinger of the ruin that has swept across the land. Alone and blamed, he watches the world from afar, haunted by a fate he never chose.
When his eighteenth birthday arrives, he knows he is out of time. Forced to make a daring escape from death or exile, he finds a world on the brink of war. On his perilous journey he meets others like him, and discovers their stories are bound by the same dark omen.
A heartbroken moondrake.
A valiant griffin.
A whimsical fairy.
All cursed with black eyes.
But as a cantankerous old wizard brings them all together to save the world from coming destruction, the Dragonking has other plans.
He wields the sinister Never-Was, a force that doesn’t just hold the power to destroy life on Solarius—but to erase existence itself.
Now, only Prince Sigismund and his unlikely allies stand between existence and total annihilation.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 17, 2026
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April 4, 2026
Those of us who love fantasy fiction are always on the lookout for an author who can introduce us to a new world of adventure filled with characters we can grow to love. Kyle Becker introduces us to such a world in his book Hypernea – The Cursed Kingdom. Hypernea is a nation in the world of Solarius, a country very much in need of heroes and change! The heroes in this book are not merely human, many are creatures of fable such as mighty Griffins, sleek Moondrakes and intrepid fairies. Kyle lets us see through the eyes of these characters who must navigate a world wroth with peril, surprises, betrayal and intrigue.
The writing style is fast paced with the main characters trusted into danger very early in their young lives. The decisions they make, and the friendships they forge will change not only their own lives, but also alter their entire world. Each of the main characters is a portrait of trapped or unrealized potential... and this is done very intentionally - the curse on Hypernea itself was also intentional by a powerful triumvirate of wizards who had good intentions… but as we all know that the path to hell is paved with good intentions. I really like the struggle of the characters in the story, each having to overcome many personal challenges and having to reconsider their world view as events unfold. This story makes you think about how good and evil is perceived based on perspective and circumstance without painting the world in shades of gray. The subtle and not so subtle revelations in the story kept my interest and make me look forward to future books in this series.
The writing style is fast paced with the main characters trusted into danger very early in their young lives. The decisions they make, and the friendships they forge will change not only their own lives, but also alter their entire world. Each of the main characters is a portrait of trapped or unrealized potential... and this is done very intentionally - the curse on Hypernea itself was also intentional by a powerful triumvirate of wizards who had good intentions… but as we all know that the path to hell is paved with good intentions. I really like the struggle of the characters in the story, each having to overcome many personal challenges and having to reconsider their world view as events unfold. This story makes you think about how good and evil is perceived based on perspective and circumstance without painting the world in shades of gray. The subtle and not so subtle revelations in the story kept my interest and make me look forward to future books in this series.
March 17, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. The plot pulls you in quickly and keeps building as the mystery unfolds.
What I liked most was how easy it was to connect with the characters. The writing is fast-paced but still immersive and heartfelt, so you can really picture yourself being part of the journey. Definitely looking forward to the second book.
What I liked most was how easy it was to connect with the characters. The writing is fast-paced but still immersive and heartfelt, so you can really picture yourself being part of the journey. Definitely looking forward to the second book.
June 9, 2026
Really enjoyed this book, especially as Kyle is a new author. Can't wait for more!
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