Continuing my Realm Breaker reread with Chapter 7 (The Queen of Lions, Erida):
1. I love that both Erida & Sorasa have something to say about men & tree stumps.
Erida, Realm Breaker: “It’s the crown they want, the crown that draws hopeful proposals. Not my striking blue eyes or sharp wit. I could be a tree stump for all they care.”
Sorasa, Blade Breaker: “Half these men would fuck a tree stump without a second thought.”
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FATE BREAKER SPOILERS
2. Given what happens to Erida, Konegin, and Konegin’s son, I want to know who’s next in line for the Gallish throne. (Also, I am so glad Konegin never saw the throne. I think the destruction of the realm would be preferable to him ever wearing a crown.)
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3. I love all the little webs being weaved. Oscovko, Galland wanting to test their knights against the Countless, Orleon and the mounting fight against Madrence, Erida’s relationship with Bella Harrsing.
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4. Truthfully, I’m not much of an Erida girly. I think she’s a great character, but I don’t particularly resonate with her. That being said, she has some baller lines. “History gorges itself on women raised high and then brought low by men grasping for their power.”
