A review by lewnie
A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 A Broken Blade is a strong addition to this genre of fantasy. Keera is strong, blunt, and deeply flawed, yet she is multi-faceted and I really enjoyed watching her character grow and develop. The world-building was somewhat stunted at the beginning but I feel it becomes more developed by the end of the book. I was thoroughly engaged and could not put it down. All of the romantic tropes so beloved in a fantasy are there and done in a way that doesn't feel overwrought. If you loved Throne of Glass or Furyborn and are looking for a more adult read, pick this up next.