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Broken Sky
Fueled by loss and vengeance, the Savior vows to not just vanquish the monsters who threaten his home, but the Sorcerer behind them. After facing hordes of chimeric beasts, he finally comes face to face with the Sorcerer, the subject of his ire, only...something goes wrong. When the two clash, the sky is shattered, broken, and both men find themselves flung throughout time and space and sent to a world unlike their own. They experience this again and again, and no matter the world, it all comes down to a battle between the two: Man vs. Man, Sorcerer vs. Savior, in a fight to the end.
513 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2023
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M.A.N.
11 books12 followersM.A.N. is an 11-time award-winning author with an interest in science fiction and fantasy. M.A.N. is primarily a fiction writer who fuses different styles (novelist, screenwriting, anime, movies) into his novels for the best possible product.
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November 10, 2025
Broken Sky by M.A.N. opens with an intense scene that sets the tone for the events that follow. Readers will go inside the world of a young boy who is ten years old, and watch his best friend, Jenas, caught in the jaws of a Winged Lion. He tries to save him and even though he is victorious in defeating the vicious animal, he still loses his friend. The attack leaves his village in ruins, even though those who survived see him as a hero now and go as far as offering him gifts and their daughters in marriage. In the aftermath of the attack, the young boy vows to become stronger and to train, not to seek vengeance, but to avoid ever being powerless again. His journey and growth become a meditation of endurance in the wake of loss.
M.A.N. ‘s storytelling is a good balance of action that is unrelenting and humanity in raw form. The rhythm of each chapter is mythic, and readers get to see the boy, who soon becomes known as The Savior, obsessively training under three masters: one is a swordsman, one is an archer, and the other is a pale, barefoot martial artist. The training sequences are just as intense as the harrowing battle scenes that unfold throughout the narrative. All the movements, strikes, and corrections during the boy’s training matters. But even in these moments, there are quiet emotions put on display. The boy is determined and that determination evolves into discipline. His innocence gradually chips away with each repetitive move. By the time he earns the name “The Savior,” it’s less a name and more of the burden he never wanted.
The world-building takes shape in every moment that M.A.N. carves out in Broken Sky. There is constant siege from the Sorcerer and his creatures, the Winged Lions, Two-Headed Panthers, and Banshee Wolves. Tollos, Crimencia, and surrounding lands are in constant turmoil and vulnerable. The world-building seems to be created more so through different moments such as the dread that looms over these cities, survival, the training, the battles. Readers can feel the Sorcerer’s dominion.
Just as it looks like there is some peace, M.A.N. flips the script again and it’s done with precision. It keeps you holding your breath for the people, while nervously anticipating that something dark is about to happen again. The Savior has become skilled but faces more loss. His every decision going forward is shaped by these tragic losses. The silence in his grief is still heard. He becomes numb after this loss in a monstrous attack. He stops eating, sleeping, or speaking. M.A.N. shows heroism is about getting up again after losing everything. I think many readers will be able to relate to his loss and feel it on every page.
The amazing thing about how M.A.N. carries the narrative forward is how he widens the ensemble of characters. Enters Fifol, Lada, Ayine, and Coren. These characters and The Savior’s personal mission become bigger than protecting a few cities, but now going to war to protect the rest of the world. I loved Fifol’s humor which balanced out the tension in the narrative. I also enjoyed Lada’s quiet mysticism, Ayine’s youthful purity, and Coren’s arrogance in all its cleverness. Their personalities work well as they work together sharing in exhaustion and very human moments.
The way M.A.N. writes remind me of John Gwynne’s The Faithful and the Fallen and Will Wight’s Cradle series. These all have characters who show strength through growth but never without a cost. He allows the pain to breathe a little, but readers can fill in between the lines. Broken Sky is a book I will not soon forget, for its battle scenes, but also for its quiet moments, description of empty houses, and description of simpler scenes like rare laughter by a fire. It’s an intense fantasy but also a story of perseverance in the face of evil.
M.A.N. ‘s storytelling is a good balance of action that is unrelenting and humanity in raw form. The rhythm of each chapter is mythic, and readers get to see the boy, who soon becomes known as The Savior, obsessively training under three masters: one is a swordsman, one is an archer, and the other is a pale, barefoot martial artist. The training sequences are just as intense as the harrowing battle scenes that unfold throughout the narrative. All the movements, strikes, and corrections during the boy’s training matters. But even in these moments, there are quiet emotions put on display. The boy is determined and that determination evolves into discipline. His innocence gradually chips away with each repetitive move. By the time he earns the name “The Savior,” it’s less a name and more of the burden he never wanted.
The world-building takes shape in every moment that M.A.N. carves out in Broken Sky. There is constant siege from the Sorcerer and his creatures, the Winged Lions, Two-Headed Panthers, and Banshee Wolves. Tollos, Crimencia, and surrounding lands are in constant turmoil and vulnerable. The world-building seems to be created more so through different moments such as the dread that looms over these cities, survival, the training, the battles. Readers can feel the Sorcerer’s dominion.
Just as it looks like there is some peace, M.A.N. flips the script again and it’s done with precision. It keeps you holding your breath for the people, while nervously anticipating that something dark is about to happen again. The Savior has become skilled but faces more loss. His every decision going forward is shaped by these tragic losses. The silence in his grief is still heard. He becomes numb after this loss in a monstrous attack. He stops eating, sleeping, or speaking. M.A.N. shows heroism is about getting up again after losing everything. I think many readers will be able to relate to his loss and feel it on every page.
The amazing thing about how M.A.N. carries the narrative forward is how he widens the ensemble of characters. Enters Fifol, Lada, Ayine, and Coren. These characters and The Savior’s personal mission become bigger than protecting a few cities, but now going to war to protect the rest of the world. I loved Fifol’s humor which balanced out the tension in the narrative. I also enjoyed Lada’s quiet mysticism, Ayine’s youthful purity, and Coren’s arrogance in all its cleverness. Their personalities work well as they work together sharing in exhaustion and very human moments.
The way M.A.N. writes remind me of John Gwynne’s The Faithful and the Fallen and Will Wight’s Cradle series. These all have characters who show strength through growth but never without a cost. He allows the pain to breathe a little, but readers can fill in between the lines. Broken Sky is a book I will not soon forget, for its battle scenes, but also for its quiet moments, description of empty houses, and description of simpler scenes like rare laughter by a fire. It’s an intense fantasy but also a story of perseverance in the face of evil.
August 23, 2023
Broken Sky by M.A.N. is a compelling tapestry of fantasy, folklore, and science fiction elements that weave together to form a truly epic hero's journey. Our young protagonist bravely challenges fearsome creatures that have been terrorizing his country, ravaging communities, and fracturing families. As he valiantly fights to protect a loved one, he ascends to the role of the Savior, winning the town's admiration. Yet, each victory exacts a painful toll on his own family, leaving him wracked with guilt, sorrow, and rage. These poignant experiences fuel his mission to seek out the Sorcerer, the root of all malevolence, in an attempt to end their cyclical dance of devastation.
The narrative unfolds across multiple lifetimes, each marked by confrontations with the Sorcerer that lead to exhilarating journeys across various realms. The narrative is immediately engrossing, pushing readers into the heart of the action from the get-go. The skillful interplay of time and interdimensional travel injects thrilling unpredictability into the story.
Broken Sky's narrative tends towards longer, wordy sentences that may not be to everyone's taste. That said, a more in-depth exploration of critical scenes, particularly those rich in emotional substance, would have drawn readers into the storyline more and created a deeper connection with the characters. The author also made a unique stylistic choice to integrate onomatopoeic sound effects directly into the text. These elements may put off some readers, but they also give it a fresh feel, unlike other typical sci-fi novels, offering readers a distinctive literary journey.
The potential of the story is unmistakably clear. Broken Sky comes highly recommended, especially for aficionados of manga and folklore, as it brings a refreshing twist to these beloved genres. This novel holds immense promise to enchant readers into a truly extraordinary and captivating literary work.
The narrative unfolds across multiple lifetimes, each marked by confrontations with the Sorcerer that lead to exhilarating journeys across various realms. The narrative is immediately engrossing, pushing readers into the heart of the action from the get-go. The skillful interplay of time and interdimensional travel injects thrilling unpredictability into the story.
Broken Sky's narrative tends towards longer, wordy sentences that may not be to everyone's taste. That said, a more in-depth exploration of critical scenes, particularly those rich in emotional substance, would have drawn readers into the storyline more and created a deeper connection with the characters. The author also made a unique stylistic choice to integrate onomatopoeic sound effects directly into the text. These elements may put off some readers, but they also give it a fresh feel, unlike other typical sci-fi novels, offering readers a distinctive literary journey.
The potential of the story is unmistakably clear. Broken Sky comes highly recommended, especially for aficionados of manga and folklore, as it brings a refreshing twist to these beloved genres. This novel holds immense promise to enchant readers into a truly extraordinary and captivating literary work.
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