[ARC Review] Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

An epic fantasy for fans of The Lord of the Rings and Throne of Glass, Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard takes readers on an action-packed journey across land and sea in search of the holes between realms. It will be up to a small, rag-tag group to close the tears, or watch the realms crumble around them. 

Corayne has always dreamt of the sea, of seeking the horizon. But when an immortal and an assassin arrive on her heels, tell her rifts are being torn between realms, and that her blood makes her the only one who can close those tears? Corayne thinks maybe she’s content where she is after all. Seventeen year olds saving the realm is the stuff of stories, not Corayne’s boring life. But embark on a journey she does, and along the way Corayne will befriend new allies and encounter new enemies from across the realms. She might have started off on this journey because of her past, but if Corayne wants a future she will have to fight to save the realm - or watch it fall around her. 

There are not enough platitudes for Realm Breaker. This story is epic, hands down, and will grab you, captivate you, and leave you yearning for more. Victoria Aveyard has created a fantastic - and fantastically huge - new land for readers to explore, with vivid details, unique characters, and an unbelievable plot. Since Aveyard is introducing readers to a new world, Realm Breaker starts off with some exposition and world building. The action quickly picks up, though, and soon the reader is dodging capture, eavesdropping, and fighting right alongside our band of heroes. The characters in Realm Breaker are diverse, coming from all over the realm with all kinds of backgrounds and statuses. It’s clear from the very first chapter that Aveyard isn’t here to write another typical fantasy adventure. No longer is the world being saved by white men and old wizards; readers can dive into a world where women are worldly and the old guy makes mistakes while acknowledging his feelings for the first time. Aveyard has written a new type of epic fantasy where it’s okay for girls to be strong, brave, and curious, and boys can be supportive leaders and followers. Aveyard’s writing will pull you into the story, and it won’t take long before the reader is off to save the realm right alongside Corayne. 

Realm Breaker is a magical, epic adventure that is fantasy at its finest. Fans of Victoria Aveyard will love exploring her new world, and new readers will find a new favorite author in Aveyard.

A huge thank you to HarperCollins and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy of Realm Breaker!