A Broken Blade
The Halfling Saga
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Melissa Blair
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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.
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I wasn’t expecting the romantic encounters but they are written tastefully and respectively.
Excited for the next of the series
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Narrator is an assassin who’s somehow the best at everything she does, with no exceptions or flaws (okay technically there’s one, but a “magic potion” solves it instantly and she always has more than she needs). 🙄 Her motivations are contradictory and flip flop to whatever is convenient at the time (save the starving citizens? … or buy the most expensive enchanted earrings and custom ballgowns to impress everyone?).
Secondary characters are so one dimensional it’ll make you do a double take, yet our “amazing spy” of a narrator somehow never thinks to investigate their motives (which, yes, is probably because they truly are written to be, as mentioned, only about as deep as a sheet of paper).
The pacing of the central romance is strange enough to feel like the scenes were arbitrarily added as an afterthought or written for a different story and grafted in so it could be marketed as fantasy romance.
Inconsistent Story and Boring Characters
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Keera is the King’s Blade, an elite spy and assassin who secretly longs for freedom and redemption for her terrible deeds. Her latest task is to find the Shadow, a dangerous rebel. However, it isn’t long before she sees the Shadow as a path to the vengeance she’s desperately trying to find.
Keera is a great character, ferocious and jaded, but with enough skills and complexity that I found myself cheering for her. Riven is also an engaging character who constantly butts heads with Keera as they struggle to trust each other. I enjoyed all of the side characters, each one having a layered backstory that makes me want to know more about them.
The world building is detailed but doesn’t need a glossary. I loved seeing the different races and the way they interacted.
I found the plot and romance to be a little of a slow burn. There was a heavy focus on characters, which meant that the twist could have been added sooner so as to make a tighter plot.
All told, this is a great book for anyone looking for a fantasy with a strong female lead. I can’t wait to see where the series goes!
Exciting Step Into An Epic Fantasy
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Well Done!
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Amazing
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