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 hitman 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.
Hardcover, 474 pages
Published May 7, 2024
by Entangled: Red Tower Books
4/5 stars
Another book that I purchased because of its lovely cover and sprayed edges. I mean, look at it how could I resist?
The story begins as five people are introduced and ultimately are forced to work together to kill the king. Thankfully each chapter heading made it clear who was doing the talking. Each character was unique in their background, it wasn’t hard to keep track of. While they each travel and plan, they are met with obstacles along the way to try to prevent them from completing this task. The stakes are high as the rewards are personal.
I did an alternating read/audiobook for this one which worked out fine. Maybe it was a bit long at times, but I was entertained with the world building, the lay of the land, the customs and lifestyles and history. The unique stories, the secrets and characters made for an entertaining read.
This is the first book in the Broken Blade Series, so obviously the conclusion ended with somewhat of a cliffhanger. Book 2, Four Ruined Realms was released a few weeks ago and as a matter fact, I have already read it, so watch out for my review next week. Apparently book 3, Three Shattered Souls is slated for sometime in 2025. I look forward to reading that one also.
This is the first book in the Broken Blade Series, so obviously the conclusion ended with somewhat of a cliffhanger. Book 2, Four Ruined Realms was released a few weeks ago and as a matter fact, I have already read it, so watch out for my review next week. Apparently book 3, Three Shattered Souls is slated for sometime in 2025. I look forward to reading that one also.
This book was part of my 2025 reading off my shelf challenge and this book number three.
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