A Broken Blade
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4.3 • 62 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The BookTok sensation from debut author Melissa Blair—now with exclusive bonus content!
"Gripping and fierce. This is much-needed fantasy with its fangs honed sharp by the power of resistance. Melissa Blair has built a tremendous world."—Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
My body is made of scars,
some were done to me,
but most I did to myself.
Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in the kingdom. And the king’s favored assassin. When a mysterious figure moves against the Crown, Keera is called upon to hunt down the so-called Shadow. She tracks her target into the magical lands of the Fae, but Faeland is not what it seems . . . and neither is the Shadow. Keera is shocked by what she learns, and can't help but wonder who her enemy truly is: the King that destroyed her people or the Shadow that threatens the peace?
As she searches for answers, Keera is haunted by a promise she made long ago, one that will test her in every way. To keep her word, Keera must not only save herself, but an entire kingdom.
Fans of fast-paced high fantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses series, The Inadequate Heir, and From Blood and Ash author Jennifer L. Armentrout, will enjoy the fierce female characters, sapphic representation, and fantasy romance of A Broken Blade.
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Blair's bumpy debut tackles addiction in a world where elves are abominations and fae are barely tolerated. Cruel King Aemon has killed off all Light Fae, subjects all Halflings (humans with elvish blood) to his service, and maintains a tenuous peace with the Dark Fae, whom he failed to vanquish completely. Orphan Halfling Keera Kingsown has been a charge of the king for as long as she can remember, trained from childhood to hunt criminals and enemies of the crown. As the King's Blade, none is her equal in combat, but she chafes under the crown's oppressive rule and drowns her demons with alcohol. Investigating the Shadow, the leader of a growing resistance to the king's tyranny, turns into reluctantly joining the resistance in hopes of overthrowing the crown. Blair's worldbuilding is murky, and the attempt at a fresh take on fae and elvish attributes doesn't quite land, as neither group particularly stands out. Keera is a well-shaded protagonist, but her development comes at the expense of the rest of the cast, who remain two-dimensional. Readers will be disappointed.
Customer Reviews
Very gripping and exciting
Loved this book. Keeps you interested the entire time
Wow Amazing
Felt like every book I picked up after fourth wing was not cutting it. I would get half way through and put the book down or stop a series right before the end. I couldn’t put this book down. Better than acotar. It moved seamlessly. And I love how strong the female lead is. Loved this book im sure I’ll love the second one.