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ellen_is_reading 's review for:
Five Broken Blades
by Mai Corland
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a fun, fast paced read. Lots of twists and a heist plot. Once the characters all converge, it's more fun, but is very much a set up for the next book.
The only thing I didn't love is that all of the characters were instantly paired off into romantic couples? Like from the jump, everyone was involved romantically with someone and it felt a little forced. It would have been nice to see some of the relationships grow more. I feel this way about the group dynamic as well - I liked it but it felt a bit like we were told they all bond rather than watch it happen properly.
Overall a fun read!
The only thing I didn't love is that all of the characters were instantly paired off into romantic couples? Like from the jump, everyone was involved romantically with someone and it felt a little forced. It would have been nice to see some of the relationships grow more. I feel this way about the group dynamic as well - I liked it but it felt a bit like we were told they all bond rather than watch it happen properly.
Overall a fun read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
There is a content warning at the beginning of the book, it is there for multiple reasons.