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After the chaos of Fallen Heir, Cracked Kingdom delivers the final, brutal chapter in Easton Royal’s story. And if you thought Easton had hit rock bottom before, think again. This book takes him to his darkest place yet, pushing him to finally face the consequences of his reckless behaviour. It’s raw, messy, and filled with heartbreak—exactly what you’d expect from the Royals.

Easton has always been the charming disaster of the Royal family, but in Cracked Kingdom, the cracks in his carefree facade finally break wide open. He’s lost, desperate, and completely out of control, and watching him spiral is equal parts devastating and compelling. But this book isn’t just about his downfall—it’s about whether he can find his way back. And let’s be honest, we’ve all been waiting to see if Easton can finally grow up.

Hartley is at the heart of Easton’s story, but Cracked Kingdom makes one thing clear—she’s not just here to be his saviour. She has her own pain, her own struggles, and she’s not about to put her life on hold for Easton’s self-destruction. I love that she remains strong, even when everything around her is crumbling. Their relationship is complicated, messy, and frustrating at times, but that’s what makes it feel real.

This isn’t just Easton’s fight. The Royal family is still drowning in drama, and Cracked Kingdom doesn’t hold back. The stakes are higher, the betrayals cut deeper, and the danger feels more real than ever. Callum, the twins, and even Reed and Ella play their parts, but this book belongs to Easton and Hartley—and the storm they have to survive.

Is Cracked Kingdom the happy ending we wanted? Not exactly. But is it the ending Easton needed? Absolutely. Erin Watt doesn’t wrap things up in a neat little bow, but there’s enough hope, enough closure, to leave us feeling like Easton’s story has finally come full circle.

Cracked Kingdom is the rawest book in the series, diving into Easton’s pain in a way that’s both brutal and beautiful. It’s not always easy to read, and it’ll definitely leave you emotionally wrecked, but that’s exactly what makes it so powerful. If you’ve followed the Royals this far, this final chapter will break you—and then put you back together again.