Blade Breaker By Victoria Aveyard Apr 2026

: Many readers highlight Queen Erida and Taristan’s "villainous romance" and political scheming as the most engaging part of the novel.

Picking up after the battle at the first Spindle, Corayne an-Amarat and her ragtag crew—including an assassin, an immortal, and a squire—must race across the Allward to close more magical portals before they consume the world. Meanwhile, the villainous Queen Erida and her consort Taristan continue their ruthless ascent, razing kingdoms to solidify their power. Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

According to reviewers from platforms like Goodreads and The Quill to Live , the book received mixed but generally positive reactions: : Many readers highlight Queen Erida and Taristan’s

: The sequel spends significant time in characters' heads, particularly Sorasa and Dom, whose evolving "enemies-to-reluctant-companions" dynamic is a fan favorite. According to reviewers from platforms like Goodreads and

: Reviewers from Blogging with Dragons noted a reliance on "telling" over "showing," which can occasionally sap the tension from high-stakes scenes. Reader Suitability & Warnings Blade Breaker: Realm Breaker, Book 2 Book Review

: As a "middle book," it contains substantial travel and planning, which some found to be "filler" that slows down the plot until the final act.

: Aveyard introduces new diverse lands, from desert kingdoms to frozen mountain peaks, broadening the scope of the Allward. Cons: