{"product_id":"five-broken-blades-by-mai-corland","title":"Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe instant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Goodreads Choice Award nominee, Readers' Favorite Fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Indigo Best Book of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Apple Best Book of 2024 (So Far)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's the season\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003efor treason...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe king of Yusan must die.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the god king Joon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined...or sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness--from the hired hit man seeking atonement, a lovely assassin who seeks freedom, or even the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can agree on murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can agree on treachery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut for these five killers--each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal--it's not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they'll have to find a way to trust each other...but only one can take the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet the best liar win.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Broken Blades series is best enjoyed in order.\u003cbr\u003eReading Order:\u003cbr\u003eBook #1 Five Broken Blades\u003cbr\u003eBook #2 Four Ruined Realms\u003cbr\u003eBook #3 Three Shattered Souls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My first five star read of 2024. I started this one and could not put it down.\" --\u003ci\u003eRebecca Roanhorse, New York Times bestselling author of Black Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest.\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The heist is suspenseful, the characters are well-shaded, and the world is richly imagined. Skillfully combining espionage, fantasy, romance, and a quest for justice, this marks Corland as an exciting new voice.\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFive Broken Blades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis daring, expansive and memorable. Although the protagonists are hardened criminals and professional killers, their vulnerability--and their struggles to be vulnerable--will have readers rooting for them from the beginning. This is a book to be consumed in one sitting, and will leave readers eager to hear more from a bold new voice.\" --\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Secrets are revealed, romance blossoms, passion is reignited, and blood is spilled... will keep readers turning the page.\" --Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With its six distinct POVs, Mai Corland makes each character just leap off the page with their unique voice, thoughts, secrets, and desires. This heist had me guessing until the very last page, and I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down!\" --\u003ci\u003eNisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With vivid worldbuilding and unforgettable characters,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFive Broken Blades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a gripping, unputdownable read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page!\" --\u003ci\u003eLynette Noni, #1 bestselling author of The Poison Healer series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMai Corland is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and international bestselling author, born in Seoul and adopted into New York. She studied at Rollins College and the University of Miami. Due to a variety of questionable decisions, she currently lives in the cold again with her partner, children, and a goldfish who will outlive them all. When not writing, you can find her asleep or clutching her latte machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Entangled: Red Tower Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960492667046,"sku":"9781682817537","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/4637\/7638\/files\/GUEST_5e213426-52a1-489b-b429-cc4cfd56acc3.avif?v=1786737201","url":"https:\/\/woollybearbooks.com\/products\/five-broken-blades-by-mai-corland","provider":"Woolly Bear Books and Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}