# Five Broken Blades — fantasy novel, 448 pages

Five Broken Blades is a fantasy novel about five dangerous figures brought together to assassinate the God King Joon. Its pitch combines a political killing plot, shifting loyalties and characters with separate motives, set against a backdrop described as drawing on Korean history and folklore.

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## At a glance

- Five central characters are summoned to work together to kill the God King Joon, each with their own motive.
- The premise centres on vengeance, deception, political power and the difficulty of trusting an uneasy alliance.
- The listing describes a fantasy setting inspired by Korean history and folklore.

## Pros

- The multiple-character setup gives the assassination plot several competing motives and perspectives.
- A substantial 448-page length leaves room for the described intrigue, character development and action.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Bonnier
- Publication date: 7 May 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- ISBN-10: 1804186597
- ISBN-13: 978-1804186596
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 210 g
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 3.5 x 23.5 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers after character-led fantasy with political intrigue and an assassination plot.
- Readers who enjoy morally grey characters, betrayals and an alliance built on mistrust.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a short read or a story without violence, revenge or political scheming.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights plot twists, mystery, character development, brisk pacing, suspense and action. Those reported strengths suit the book's five-character setup and assassination premise, though the aggregate ratings also include a range of less favourable responses. Ratings alone do not explain why readers were less satisfied.
- Positive themes: Readers praise the plot twists and mystery elements.
- Positive themes: The character development and distinct voices of the morally grey characters are appreciated.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the pacing as compelling and mention suspense and action.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Five Broken Blades about?
Five dangerous people with different motives are brought together to kill the God King Joon, in a story of revenge, treachery and uneasy trust.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.
### What language is this edition?
The listed language is English.

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