: Aveyard introduces new diverse lands, from desert kingdoms to frozen mountain peaks, broadening the scope of the Allward. Cons:
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
: Many readers highlight Queen Erida and Taristan’s "villainous romance" and political scheming as the most engaging part of the novel. : Aveyard introduces new diverse lands, from desert
According to reviewers from platforms like Goodreads and The Quill to Live , the book received mixed but generally positive reactions: : Aveyard introduces new diverse lands