A review by emmreadsbooks
The Unbroken by C.L. Clark

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It took me forever to read this book, but man if I didn't love it. Was it a bit on the nose and predictable sometimes? Yes. But would I have changed any of it? Hell no. While it's a fairly long book, the plot keeps moving at a great pace. And more impressively, it didn't feel too expository or "lore dump-y". I enjoyed seeing Touraine and Luca navigate their drastically different worlds, all while interfacing with each other. At points it felt like chess, while in other a dramatic game of capture the flag. Full of political intrigue, a unique magic system, and so many queer romances, it's a fantasy book to remember. I'll be diving into The Faithless ASAP!