Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

 

Last night, I finished reading Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard. The conclusion to the Realm Breaker series, this high fantasy novel takes place directly after the events of Blade Breaker. After the slaughter at Gidastern, the companions are separated and not sure who is still alive. As Corayne decides to search for the Elder enclave of Sirandel in the Castlewood before heading to Iona in the eastern kingdom of Calidon, Andry, Valtik, and Charlie are on their own journeys eastward and Dom, Sorasa, and Sigil must escape from imprisonment in Ascal, the capital of Galland. Meanwhile, Queen Erida and Taristan determine their next moves to find Corayne and the remaining Spindleblade and conquer the realm for What Waits.

This novel could not have been a better ending to the Realm Breaker series. I thought it was absolutely breathtaking and I didn't want it to be over by the time I got to the end. The story was full of action and adventure and the stakes were higher than ever, creating a high level of suspense. If Corayne and her companions failed, it would be the end of the realm and the death of all they held dear. As I read, there were a few plot twists I saw coming and others that took me by surprise. Most of all, though, I loved how this book continued to humanize Taristan even while Erida was falling deeper into darkness in her desire to rule over all and not show weakness. The climax was everything I hoped for and more. If you enjoyed the rest of the series, I can't recommend Fate Breaker enough.