Five Broken Blades

Royo , a formidable enforcer in the city of Umbria, lives by the creed "Gold for blood." Haunted by the death of a girl named Lora, he seeks redemption. His life takes a dramatic turn when Aeri , a mysterious girl, offers him a fortune for protection on a perilous journey to Tamneki. Aeri 's mission involves the dangerous task of removing the king's crown, a venture steeped in treason. Driven by the promise of wealth and a chance at redemption, Royo agrees, setting them on a path fraught with uncertainty and peril. Euyn , once a prince of Yusan, now finds himself a hunted man in the unforgivin

Theme 1: Gold for Blood, Secrets Unfold

This thread running through Five Broken Blades gives the story its emotional weight. Mai Corland weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Hunted in the Desert Sands

This thread running through Five Broken Blades gives the story its emotional weight. Mai Corland weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Poisoned Promises and Deadly Games

This thread running through Five Broken Blades gives the story its emotional weight. Mai Corland weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Five Broken Blades

Five Broken Blades has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Mai Corland's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Gold for Blood, Secrets Unfold" — Mai Corland, Five Broken Blades

About the Author

Mai Corland is the author of Five Broken Blades. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.