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Blade Breaker
by Victoria Aveyard
OMG, how did I just "meh" my last review?!
Honestly, I enjoyed this so much more than the first one. Even though there were slower parts, they still felt like they contributed to the story's progression. What really helped was that the crew didn’t linger—every time the pace slowed, it was disrupted by new plot twists.
Even Erida’s chapters, which I initially found quite slow (especially after she married Taristan in the first book), picked up pace and followed a character development arc that I’m very much enjoying.
Now, onto the main crew—I just love them. They’re so much fun, and their wildly different personalities somehow fit so well together. I also really appreciate the variety in their ages and life experiences, which don’t blend into a generic "found family" mush. You feel that Corayne is too young and inexperienced for the weight of what she’s facing, while Sorasa and Dom are clearly the seasoned veterans of the group. And Andry—he’s such a knight at heart, even though he technically isn’t one.
And finally, THAT ENDING. Pain. So much pain. I’m holding onto hope from the vagueness surrounding one character’s fate. Please let book three have a happier ending.
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Old Review (4 Stars)
I really enjoyed this book! (Not sure if it’s more or equally as much as the first, though.) The character development for everyone was fantastic—no one felt left behind!
I’m so excited to see how the series continues. I’m completely gripped by this story.
Honestly, I enjoyed this so much more than the first one. Even though there were slower parts, they still felt like they contributed to the story's progression. What really helped was that the crew didn’t linger—every time the pace slowed, it was disrupted by new plot twists.
Even Erida’s chapters, which I initially found quite slow (especially after she married Taristan in the first book), picked up pace and followed a character development arc that I’m very much enjoying.
Now, onto the main crew—I just love them. They’re so much fun, and their wildly different personalities somehow fit so well together. I also really appreciate the variety in their ages and life experiences, which don’t blend into a generic "found family" mush. You feel that Corayne is too young and inexperienced for the weight of what she’s facing, while Sorasa and Dom are clearly the seasoned veterans of the group. And Andry—he’s such a knight at heart, even though he technically isn’t one.
And finally, THAT ENDING. Pain. So much pain. I’m holding onto hope from the vagueness surrounding one character’s fate. Please let book three have a happier ending.
Spoiler
IF VICTORIA DARE KILLED DOM, I WILL RIOT. NOT HIMMMMMMMM.---
Old Review (4 Stars)
I really enjoyed this book! (Not sure if it’s more or equally as much as the first, though.) The character development for everyone was fantastic—no one felt left behind!
I’m so excited to see how the series continues. I’m completely gripped by this story.