Half the World

by Joe Abercrombie · 2014

Half the World is the second novel in Joe Abercrombie’s Shattered Sea trilogy. The story follows Thorn Bathu, a fierce young warrior marked by Mother War, who seeks vengeance for her father's death while navigating a brutal, Viking‑inspired world. As Thorn journeys across the shattered seas to find allies against the ruthless High King, she becomes entangled in the schemes of Father Yarvi, the cunning minister of Gettland, and travels alongside Brand, a reluctant warrior seeking redemption. Themes of revenge, political intrigue, and personal empowerment drive the fast‑paced, dark‑fantasy narrative, which expands the series’ ensemble cast while maintaining the gritty, violent tone of its predecessor.