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A Broken Blade

Melissa Blair
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A Broken Blade

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Melissa Blair

A Broken Blade

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

427

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Elverath • Medieval Fantasy World

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair is a fantasy novel that follows an assassin, Keera, as she navigates a dangerous world controlled by an oppressive regime. Tasked with hunting down a mysterious figure, Keera must confront her past and make choices that could change the fate of her world.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

29,250 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Melissa Blair's A Broken Blade entertains with its gripping fantasy elements and rich world-building. Readers appreciate its strong, complex protagonist and well-paced plot. However, some find character development lacking and the writing style uneven. Overall, it offers an engaging read for fantasy lovers, despite occasional flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Broken Blade?

A reader who enjoys A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair likely revels in dark fantasy, strong character arcs, and intricate world-building. Fans of Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series or Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows duology will find themselves captivated by Blair's storytelling and nuanced protagonist.

4.1

29,250 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

427

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Elverath • Medieval Fantasy World

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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