This is a particularly hard thing to do when there are so many characters in a book, and even harder to do while establishing compelling dynamics between those characters. From Corayne an-Amarat, our heroine, to the band of misfits that end up gathering around her, there’s bound to be at least one character that doesn’t just interest you, but touches you. There are no plot issues to forgive in Realm Breaker, a very-well plotted book that nonetheless manages to strike the rare balance of also gifting us with compelling characters. My preference is always slanted towards more character-driven books, and I have even been known to forgive plot issues if the characters are compelling enough for me.

Fantasy lovers in general are sure to find something to enjoy in the new series from the author of Red Queen.Īs a reader, I prefer to stick more with low fantasy than high fantasy, which means that this might have been a book I overlooked if I hadn’t signed up to review it. I didn’t know what to expect going into Realm Breaker, as I’m probably the only person in my friend group and possibly in the world who hasn’t read Victoria Aveyard before – a mistake I will soon remedy, I promise – but I can say this: If you like fantasy, this is the book for you. Together they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash, and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed. Even as darkness falls, she is joined by a band of unlikely companions:Ī squire, forced to choose between home and honor.Īn ancient sorceress, whose riddles hide an eerie foresight. She soon discovers the truth: She is the last of an ancient lineage-and the last hope to save the world from destruction. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea.

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