Genres: Romantic Fantasy, NA Fantasy, Epic Fantasy | Release Date: 6 April 2025 | Series: The Grail Cycle | Series Book: #3 | Pages: 543 | Indie Author | Review
“You seek power, but you do not know how to wield it.”
Kate Schumacher
Overview:
A huge thank you goes to the incredible Kate Schumacher for letting me read On this Broken Earth! This is the third instalment in The Grail Cycle romantasy series, and if you haven’t read my reviews for books one and two? You can do so here. But without any further ado, let’s give you an overview for this mesmerising read!
Desperate to gather the Treasures to them, Arthur, Ordes, and Jenyfer must now travel into the darkest places of the realm in order to locate them. But that’s only the beginning, for to gain each of these Treasures from their resting place? The trio must triumph over their deepest fears. Joined by a Red Sister and the knowledge that time is running out, no one could’ve predicted a devastating betrayal. Forced into choosing a side, will Arthur make the right call? Or will the whispers of others be enough to sway him from the path set before him? Nothing is set in stone…
Happiness Boost:
On this Broken Earth is a testament to the agency of women, as well as the potency of female rage. No matter which female character you look to, it’s clear that they are *done* with being dismissed. For every woman who has been silenced, belittled, told to become smaller and smaller until she disappears from the narrative? *This* is your call to arms. *This* is the love letter (in romantasy form) that you need to read. Because, as Kate clearly demonstrates, women are powerful. Even if they don’t realise it. Be mad. Be loud. Become your true self. These characters have your back.
Within On this Broken Earth, the stakes are raised even higher than they had been in the previous books. And the cliffs that Kate asked us to dive off? Ridiculously tall! But you know what, I did it because I trust how Kate weaves the stories she gives us. Her writing is *so* good, when she tells me to jump? I don’t even hesitate! This romantasy launches you into the middle of a maelstrom, and I have no regrets. Did my heart get pummelled? Yes. Was I shaken from some of the moments within this tale? Of course! But honestly, give me more. I’m eating it up like no tomorrow.
Glitterbugs, I don’t think words can adequately convey just how much I love this book and these characters. I already know Kate will have to drag me off this ship, prising my hands off it while I promise her anything and everything if she’ll just let me stay aboard, long after the last book is written. I honestly don’t ever want to say goodbye to this world.
Downside:
Clearly, no downside here!
Final Thoughts:
On this Broken Earth by Kate Schumacher is an incredible romantasy reimagining of Arthurian myths and the devastating choices therein. I am a *huge* fan, not only of Kate, but the way this story dives deeper into the decisions Arthur must make along the way. Combined with those about him, like Ordes and Jenyfer? It’s the standout favourite amongst the works I’ve read regarding this mythology. Do you love the sound of this tale? Just click on either of the links below to pre-order a copy! Happy reading, glitterbugs!
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