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bubblymarie 's review for:
A Broken Blade
by Melissa Blair
A Broken Blade is a great book that stands out because of its protagonist, Keera. What I particularly enjoyed is how imperfect she is. Keera has made mistakes, lives with trauma, and struggles with alcoholism. She has to earn the trust of those around her, knowing she’ll get hurt in the process.
She’s caught between two roles: the warrior people are looking for and the traitor they fear. I loved how she navigates this duality, much like her identity as a Halfling—neither fully one nor the other. Her assassin story is compelling, but the added mystery surrounding her family and origins.
Another highlight is the found-family dynamic she builds throughout the story, although she remains unsure of the trust she can give or receive. Lastly, while the political intrigue is less prominent compared to the later books, it’s still interesting and lays a strong foundation for what’s to come.
She’s caught between two roles: the warrior people are looking for and the traitor they fear. I loved how she navigates this duality, much like her identity as a Halfling—neither fully one nor the other. Her assassin story is compelling, but the added mystery surrounding her family and origins.
Another highlight is the found-family dynamic she builds throughout the story, although she remains unsure of the trust she can give or receive. Lastly, while the political intrigue is less prominent compared to the later books, it’s still interesting and lays a strong foundation for what’s to come.