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Five Broken Blades (Deluxe Limited Edition) (The Broken Blades, 1)

By Mai Corland

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Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, as well as exclusive endpapers by Juho Choi and special design features such as luxe metallic jacket stock. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada only.

The instant New York Times bestseller
An Amazon Best Book of 2024
A Goodreads Choice Award nominee, Readers' Favorite Fantasy
An Indigo Best Book of 2024
An Apple Best Book of 2024 (So Far)

It’s the season
for treason…

The king of Yusan must die.

The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the god king Joon.

He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined…or sold.

And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness—from the hired hit man seeking atonement, a lovely assassin who seeks freedom, or even the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance.

They can agree on murder.

They can agree on treachery.

But for these five killers—each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal—it’s not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other…but only one can take the crown.

Let the best liar win.

The Broken Blades series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Five Broken Blades
Book #2 Four Ruined Realms

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512 pages

Average rating: 7.62

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carrmel21

Feb 26, 2025

10/10 stars

An absolute masterpiece that had me completely wrapped up from start to finish. I couldn't put it down! The story is gripping, the characters are richly developed, and the world-building is both clear and precise.

Aeri quickly became my favorite character. Her depth, resilience, and growth throughout the story are truly inspiring. But it's not just Aeri; every character in this book is wonderfully crafted, each bringing their own unique flavor to the narrative. The interactions and relationships between them are so well-written that they feel incredibly real.

The world Corland has created is vivid and immersive. The attention to detail in the setting and the lore makes it easy to visualize and get lost in. The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat the entire time.

In short, Five Broken Blades is a must-read for anyone who loves epic fantasy. It's a book that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. Highly recommended!

Bleepmorp

Jan 30, 2025

10/10 stars

An exciting, multi-POV look into a tale that ties a team together to complete an impossible task. The characters all grow on you, even the ones you swear wont, and each of their stories have depth and complexity that keeps you consuming chapters.

Anonymous

Nov 18, 2024

10/10 stars

Wow I really ate this one up. I'm a sucker for multiple POVs so absolutely lovedddd hearing from all 6 main characters. The plot was well executed and had a solid twist (even tho I did suspect the traitor, I didn't quite figure out her motives which counts for a lot imo)

mirandasdowntime

Nov 12, 2024

4/10 stars

I think I was so hopeful for this book because of the cover and sprayed edges. Sadly I did judge this book by the cover, and even though reading the back of the book seemed like an interesting story, it just wasn't for me. I did not finish this book. I was listening to it on Audible and made it about half way before giving up. There are so many characters the book follows, the constant transition from all 6 characters made it hard to keep up and confusing on the storyline. I also do not feel comfortable reading about romantic scenes with 2 male partners, which this book has, and is completely just not my preference, not saying I have anything against it. I think this book is written beautifully, but the story just wasn't for me.

bookish_sarah

Oct 19, 2024

8/10 stars

This was our September/October book club read