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A review by gheridenthebookbard
Betrayals of the Broken by Jaime L. Tlax
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.75
I really enjoyed this one. I went in blind and ended up glued to the page. It kicks off with tension and never really lets you breathe. There’s magic, danger, betrayal, and just the right amount of chaos to keep things interesting. The emotions run deep and the stakes keep climbing. It was dark, romantic, and a little bit brutal. Just how I like it.
Ever is exactly the kind of main character I root for. She’s guarded and angry and not afraid to burn everything down if it means protecting what’s hers. Watching her navigate heartbreak and power while trying to survive in a world that keeps knocking her down? That hit. She’s complicated and reactive and honestly, I wouldn’t have her any other way.
Elivander... listen, I didn’t know what to make of him at first, and that worked. He’s quiet, intense, and hiding so much under the surface. He’s the kind of character you want to scream at but also hope gets his redemption arc. And the slow burn between him and Ever? Deliciously frustrating in the best way.
The pacing took its time in the beginning, but it needed to. It gave space for the emotional weight to settle in before pushing forward with twists, betrayal, and a steady stream of tension. Once it found its rhythm, I couldn’t stop turning pages.
The worldbuilding leans gritty and raw. The magic isn’t flashy, it’s dangerous and hard-earned. You feel the history in every corner, and it’s clear this world has been broken long before the story started. I liked that nothing was overly explained, it let me sink into the world and trust the pieces would click, and they did.
Betrayals of the Broken is a messy, emotional ride with morally gray characters, found family vibes, and that addictive kind of tension that keeps you guessing. I’m all in for the next one.
Ever is exactly the kind of main character I root for. She’s guarded and angry and not afraid to burn everything down if it means protecting what’s hers. Watching her navigate heartbreak and power while trying to survive in a world that keeps knocking her down? That hit. She’s complicated and reactive and honestly, I wouldn’t have her any other way.
Elivander... listen, I didn’t know what to make of him at first, and that worked. He’s quiet, intense, and hiding so much under the surface. He’s the kind of character you want to scream at but also hope gets his redemption arc. And the slow burn between him and Ever? Deliciously frustrating in the best way.
The pacing took its time in the beginning, but it needed to. It gave space for the emotional weight to settle in before pushing forward with twists, betrayal, and a steady stream of tension. Once it found its rhythm, I couldn’t stop turning pages.
The worldbuilding leans gritty and raw. The magic isn’t flashy, it’s dangerous and hard-earned. You feel the history in every corner, and it’s clear this world has been broken long before the story started. I liked that nothing was overly explained, it let me sink into the world and trust the pieces would click, and they did.
Betrayals of the Broken is a messy, emotional ride with morally gray characters, found family vibes, and that addictive kind of tension that keeps you guessing. I’m all in for the next one.