Blade Breaker

Written by Victoria Aveyard

Narrated by Natalie Naudus

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! 

“A true fantasy masterpiece."" —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Since Victoria Aveyard launched the instant #1 New York Times bestselling Realm Breaker, the series has taken readers by storm. Now the sequel is here to continue this epic fantasy series.

The fate of the world rests on a blade’s edge.

With her Companions at her side, Corayne has mastered the ancient magic in her blood, closing one spindle and pushing back the evil that threatens their world. But the fight is far from over.

Queen Erida and her consort, Taristan, continue their march through Allward, crumbling castles and conquering kingdoms with an unstoppable army and unthinkable forces of darkness.

With no choice but to raise an army of their own, Corayne and her Companions face perilous lands, dangerous mercenaries, and seething monsters, as they rally a divided world behind them. But will they be strong enough to confront the latest evil that Queen Erida and Taristan have unlocked? Or will it consume their world in flames, dashing all hope for victory completely. 

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, comes another sweeping and epic fantasy adventure featuring multiple-POVs, incredible action, and unforgettable twists, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tolkien himself. 

Praise for Realm Breaker:

""A fantasy fan's dream."" —Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin

""A new classic.""  —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter

“A true fantasy masterpiece."" —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes series

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Jun 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9780063250406

Victoria Aveyard

Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, a small town known only for the worst traffic rotary in the continental United States. She moved to Los Angeles to earn a BFA in screenwriting at the University of Southern California. She currently splits her time between the East and West coasts. As an author and screenwriter, she uses her career as an excuse to read too many books and watch too many movies. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, and you can visit her online at www.victoriaaveyard.com.

Reviews for Blade Breaker

[Billie · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Blade Breaker
by Victoria Aveyard
(older) YA Fantasy Epic
Scribd audio

In book one, Coryane was able to close one Spindle, but her quest isn't over. Taristan, her uncle is still out there, searching for more Spindles to open so 'He Who Waits' can enter their realm, and with Erida, marching across the lands with the goal of her becoming Empresses of the realm, almost nothing can stop Taristan from achieving his goal, except Coryane and her companions, if they can find enough allies to create an army of their own.

Each chapter is dedicated to one character, what they see, and OMG, it is done so well that the reader instantly feels a deep connection with that character, and with each chapter, the reader can't help but to be engulfed by the character, including the bad guys. You can't stop that small part of you that will root for them to win.

While this is a YA, it is for older readers. It's graphic and the politics, along with the numerous characters/kingdoms, can become confusing. I've had to stop and try to remember who a person was and where they fit into the story, and that's hard when you're listening). But this book is so worth it!

While there is a lot of 'build-up to the action, the wonderful characters, descriptions, and subplots are worth it. *Spoiler, But as a warning, there is a third book coming, and it's going to feel like a long wait!

I only gave the first book of this series 3 stars, but this one earn one more!

4 Stars