Blade of Secrets – Tricia Levenseller
Feiwel & Friends | Hard Cover | May 4, 2021
A blacksmith with magic powers and social anxiety makes a secret-stealing sword for a warlord who wants to use it to become an overlord, and when the blacksmith finds out she stands up to the wanna-be god of death and says, “Not today!”
Read this is your like….
Having been waiting their whole life for a Gryffindor and Slytherin romance
Strong sister bonds
Magic swords and sword fights
Cliffhangers
Verdict: A solid and fun read. Looking forward to Book #2.
Blade of Secrets is the first installment of Tricia Levenseller’s latest YA, fantasy duology. We follow Ziva, an exceptional blacksmith who prefers metal to people. When Ziva receives a commission from a powerful warlord, she thinks it’s the break she and her sister, Temra, have been waiting for. She crafts a sword that’s capable of stealing its victims’ secrets—some of her finest and deadliest work yet. But when Ziva learns that the warlord intends to use the blade to enslave the realm, she and Temra take the sword and flee. On their quest to keep the sword safe—and find a way to destroy it—Ziva and Temra team up with a scholar and a mercenary, who have secrets of their own. The novel is packed with everything one would expect in a fantasy adventure: sword fights, magic, quests, witty banter, romance, all the good stuff. But what sets Blade of Secrets apart is Ziva. Levenseller has crafted a heroine that people can easily relate to and root for. Although Ziva has social anxiety, we see her, again and again, push past her comfort zone to do the right thing, making her a true hero. And seeing other characters accept Ziva for who she is and also admit they have fears and insecurities of their own as well, is incredibly refreshing and hopefully leaves readers feeling a little more comfortable in their own skin.
