scotia_mullin 's review for:

Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

4.5

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I really liked this book. It is the second in the Realm Breaker trilogy and follows Corayne and her companions as they try to save the realm from distraction. It feels like the authors love letter to Lord of the Rings with a feminist twist and I am loving it. The book is fast flowing and easy to read and the slow burn of romance in the background keeps you wanting more. By this stage I am heavily invested in the characters and I can’t wait to read the third book. 
My only gripe is the author uses the plural “femurs” rather than “femora” but that can be easily ignored. 
I love Valtik and I can’t help but laugh when she turns up. 
The witty commentary and occasional humour keeps the book flowing as well! 
Really world building at its best!