Review: Review of The Broken Sword
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2011
Loved this book.  The story that Lewis began in The Burning Sky continues in The Broken Sword. Some time has passed and not all of the heroes from the first story have returned, however some of the villains have. Lorenzo and Qhora are back to guide us through Lorenzo's homeland Espani. Taziri has returned as well, although now she is the captain of the Halcyon Two.  Syfax is also back although after the incidents in The Burning Sky he has been transferred to being a sky marshall to help protect the airships and their crew.  Then there is Shifrah, the deadly assassin, she is no longer working for Lady Sade, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have her own agenda. Espani is a country with nothing left, but Magellan has plans to change all that and cement his place in history in the process.  Taziri, unfortunately. stumbles into the middle of those plans, and to protect herself, her passengers and her new plane must call on Lorenzo and his wife for aide.May I repeat myself in saying I loved this book.  Much like the first book in the series, The Broken Sword can work as a stand alone novel.  So if you haven't read the book one don't worry too much.  You won't be lost, but you probably want to pick up a copy of book one just so you don't miss out on the adventures that lead to up to book two.  Once again Lewis tells his story through multiple points of view. Each chapter is a separate character, and each chapter moves the story forward. Unlike the first book the chapters aren't separated into the consecutive days that they occur in, however I don't think that takes away from the story any. And it really doesn't seem to make any difference in the authors writing style. The story is still fast paced, yet easy to follow.  The characters again are well rounded as well as interesting.  If you are looking for a new series to read may I definitely recommend  The Halcyon Trilogy.(the third book has recently come out so it's not like you have to wait for ever to finish it either)  Lewis's writing is strong through out all three books, and whether you read them together or as separate stand alone novels you won't be disappointed.