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adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Colonisation
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Self harm, Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Torture, Trafficking
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've now read this book twice and I really enjoyed it both times. A Broken Blade feels kind of like an amalgamation of the romantasy books that are popular on TikTok but it's well done so I don't mind that it's got a lot of cliches.
What makes this book unique among the masses of recent romantasy novels is the heroine: Keera. She is complicated in a way that feels real. She struggles with addiction because she is self-medicating. She carries survivor's guilt. She has lived a life and is a fully-realized person but still makes mistakes because she has a narrow point of view. I love her character and especially on the second read, felt she makes this book shine.
What makes this book unique among the masses of recent romantasy novels is the heroine: Keera. She is complicated in a way that feels real. She struggles with addiction because she is self-medicating. She carries survivor's guilt. She has lived a life and is a fully-realized person but still makes mistakes because she has a narrow point of view. I love her character and especially on the second read, felt she makes this book shine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Violence
Minor: Sexual violence
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War
Minor: Physical abuse, Self harm
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Colonisation
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book and have continued on in the series. The beginning of the book was relatively slow for me. I had a hard time really getting into it due to heavy world building which I still enjoyed.
About halfway through the book is where things really begin to pick up. There are some LGBTQ+ themes. It is a slow burn romantasy with strong plot lines. There are many lovable characters and it very much has found family vibes. I really enjoyed the character development.
If you are looking for something that is smut heavy this isn’t it. If you like strong stories with some spice this might fit the bill. This book is more timid in the spice department book two has more but still pretty tame. So if you aren’t comfortably with any now you know.
I feel like overall the cast is relatively diverse. There are themes of discrimination amongst races of fae, elf, halfling, and mortals.
The main character very much gives me Aelin from “Throne of Glass” vibes. She is strong but jaded and has certain level of self loathing that plays heavily into her character arc.
*spoilers below related to LGTBQ+ themes*
The main character is bi-sexual however, the end-game relationship is female-male. If reading about female-female love interest isn’t your thing (which is the case for me typically) I would still say give this a try. In book 1 there is mainly just mentions of her past relationship and there isn’t much detail. Book two goes into that story line a little more but I found it was relative and very well written. There was one scene that wasn’t for me personally but I just skimmed a couple pages. I’m happy there is diversity in these books and I know that some may not be as open to certain themes or may feel uncomfortable or maybe it just isn’t for you and that’s ok. I just wanted to put it out there for those who may not be interested in these themes or may be new to them.
About halfway through the book is where things really begin to pick up. There are some LGBTQ+ themes. It is a slow burn romantasy with strong plot lines. There are many lovable characters and it very much has found family vibes. I really enjoyed the character development.
If you are looking for something that is smut heavy this isn’t it. If you like strong stories with some spice this might fit the bill. This book is more timid in the spice department book two has more but still pretty tame. So if you aren’t comfortably with any now you know.
I feel like overall the cast is relatively diverse. There are themes of discrimination amongst races of fae, elf, halfling, and mortals.
The main character very much gives me Aelin from “Throne of Glass” vibes. She is strong but jaded and has certain level of self loathing that plays heavily into her character arc.
*spoilers below related to LGTBQ+ themes*
The main character is bi-sexual however, the end-game relationship is female-male. If reading about female-female love interest isn’t your thing (which is the case for me typically) I would still say give this a try. In book 1 there is mainly just mentions of her past relationship and there isn’t much detail. Book two goes into that story line a little more but I found it was relative and very well written. There was one scene that wasn’t for me personally but I just skimmed a couple pages. I’m happy there is diversity in these books and I know that some may not be as open to certain themes or may feel uncomfortable or maybe it just isn’t for you and that’s ok. I just wanted to put it out there for those who may not be interested in these themes or may be new to them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Self harm, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, Classism
Moderate: Abandonment
i find keera such a breath of fresh air. she was complex, brave and smart, struggling with her past and her traumas but still so caring for those around her.
i found the side characters compelling and interesting as well, although i felt like sometimes the writting was to descriptive.
i found the side characters compelling and interesting as well, although i felt like sometimes the writting was to descriptive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Self harm, Violence, Sexual harassment
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved the FMC, who’s badass but very complicated. You get frustrated with her at times, but mainly because you know she can do better. Love the LGBT+ representation as well. Beautiful and complex fantasy world building.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Violence