Heavy Is the Head: The Dark Prince

In Heavy Is The Head, young King Benecio Lyone ascends the throne of the Kingdom of Jerusha amid family rivalries, mysterious secrets, and spiritual omens that haunt the royal family. Benecio, barely old enough to grasp the weight of his crown, must navigate the treacherous path of leadership while contending with the shadowy legacies of his forebears and a world that seems intent on testing his faith and resolve. Beside him stand his siblings: his fearless little sister Rae, whose loyalty is as fierce as her spirit; Jarrett, the charming but enigmatic younger brother whose alliances are as unpredictable as his ambitions; and Ryan, the middle brother, whose quiet presence hides an unexpected strength. Together, they face not only courtly intrigue and power struggles but supernatural forces that seem drawn to the Lyone bloodline-forces that test their beliefs, expose their flaws, and reveal hidden destinies. As Benecio grapples with the burdens of sovereignty, he must also mend family rifts, uncover hidden truths, and ultimately determine what it means to rule with integrity. But in the Kingdom of Jerusha, where ancient powers stir and darkness hovers just beyond the throne, Benecio learns that being king means choosing between protecting those he loves and preserving the crown. Heavy Is The Head is a gripping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the supernatural forces that shape both family and destiny, as young Benecio Lyone discovers that his greatest battles lie not only in the halls of power but within the souls of his own kin.

"young king fantasy, royal family drama, supernatural coming of age, dark fantasy for teens, courtly intrigue, sibling loyalty and rivalry, mystical royal prophecy"