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The Broken Prism #4
The Schism
The war is over, and Hayden is eager for his fourth year at Mizzenwald to be as relaxing and uneventful as possible. So naturally, it’s the craziest year he’s had at school yet: a winter holiday with his nemeses, a battle of wills against the most powerful mages on the continent, and some bad luck with a yeti are just the beginning of his problems.
Hayden may have defeated the sorcerers of the north, but the Nine Lands are still feeling the aftermath of the battle in the Forest of Illusions. A schism is open at Mizzenwald, and the only way to close it involves entering a strange world of anti-magic and sacrificing all sanity.
Now, Hayden is forced to make a choice between saving everyone he cares about and keeping his promise to never become like his father—because there is only one way to close a schism, and this time Hayden must confront his fears alone.
Hayden may have defeated the sorcerers of the north, but the Nine Lands are still feeling the aftermath of the battle in the Forest of Illusions. A schism is open at Mizzenwald, and the only way to close it involves entering a strange world of anti-magic and sacrificing all sanity.
Now, Hayden is forced to make a choice between saving everyone he cares about and keeping his promise to never become like his father—because there is only one way to close a schism, and this time Hayden must confront his fears alone.
349 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2014
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About the author
V. St. Clair
23 books81 followersV. St. Clair is a chemical engineer by day, writer by night, living in the Louisville, KY area. She is the author of The Chronicles of Icthema trilogy and the Age of Empires duo. Her most recently published works include the fantasy epic Wonderlust, as well as the The Broken Prism series.
Currently she is working on a new trilogy called Origins of Elaria, the first of which was released in 2017.
Currently she is working on a new trilogy called Origins of Elaria, the first of which was released in 2017.
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December 25, 2014
You really had to end it there.
I so want the next book. I want to know what happens next. I cannot wait. Please let it be soon. I know you just finished this book too.
I so want the next book. I want to know what happens next. I cannot wait. Please let it be soon. I know you just finished this book too.
August 23, 2023
Hayden está com 15 anos, entendendo as dificuldades de ser um adulto e também um adolescente tentando ser um adulto, já que tudo sempre sobra pra ele. Esse livro leva a gente pra vários caminhos e parece parado em boa parte dele, porque fica em volta de áreas mais burocráticas, mais densas, e fala muito de como Hayden se sente de fato diante de tudo que vive acontecendo com ele, o que é ótimo porque mostra que nosso mocinho tem de fato uma personalidade. Ao mesmo tempo que irrita certa burrice dele em ver pra onde as coisas estão caminhando, faz sentido que ele não pense muito à frente, afinal, ele tem 15 anos.
Quando entramos mesmo no ápice do livro é agoniante, é desesperador e não dá pra parar de ler. E o final... não vou dar spoiler, mas fazia muito tempo que um livro não me surpreendia assim no plot. Vale muito a pena. Recomendo demais essa saga que só se mostra melhor e mais intensa a cada livro.
Quando entramos mesmo no ápice do livro é agoniante, é desesperador e não dá pra parar de ler. E o final... não vou dar spoiler, mas fazia muito tempo que um livro não me surpreendia assim no plot. Vale muito a pena. Recomendo demais essa saga que só se mostra melhor e mais intensa a cada livro.
June 3, 2017
Fourth book in an excellent YA fantasy series that while definitely inspired by Harry Potter is not a clone. The book can be read without the first three. I enjoyed reading it, but the ending stopped at a point where I really need to keep reading. Will be eagerly awaiting book 5.
January 6, 2015
Surprise Cliffhanger Ending
How could you end volume 4 like that?!! I need to know what will happen right now!! I HATE CLIFFHANGERS....
How could you end volume 4 like that?!! I need to know what will happen right now!! I HATE CLIFFHANGERS....
March 4, 2021
This book started off as a Harry Potter clone, but has since then progressed to an individual entity on its own. I read this series at a cost of nothing using my Kindle Unlimited account. So far worth every penny. The series did not have too many plot twists, but was engaging and fast-paced nonetheless. Do not misjudge these books based on my rating, I have read too many fantasy books lately for a book to completely bowl me over! I totally recommend this series to readers who are young or new to fantasy genre.
April 3, 2023
there are no words to explain this book other than what the fuck. it was the best out of this promising series. it meets the expectations I had for it the plot twist that V.St.Clair put in is fantastic. i can't wait to dive into book 5 "Frost Prisms" V.St.Clair I will be intrigued by what you offer.
December 19, 2019
Sick twist ending
August 26, 2023
Dude... Dude... I mean... Dude!
October 16, 2023
4.5⭐️
The book was amazing.
The book was amazing.
March 14, 2024
I found this book a drop in tension relative to the last. A schism that will eventually close vs a full scale invasion.
December 19, 2017
This book started off as a Harry Potter clone, but has since then progressed to an individual entity on its own. I read this series at a cost of nothing using my Kindle Unlimited account. So far worth every penny. The series did not have too many plot twists, but was engaging and fast-paced nonetheless. Do not misjudge these books based on my rating, I have read too many fantasy books lately for a book to completely bowl me over! I totally recommend this series to readers who are young or new to fantasy genre.
May 3, 2015
Awesome,but so aggravating
I read all four books this saturday and they were awesome, but I swear they kept getting shorter every single dang time. When I finished those last few sentences of this book,only to realize that I would have to wait months or even years to discover what happens next, I was very aggravated.Lol awesome books though.
I read all four books this saturday and they were awesome, but I swear they kept getting shorter every single dang time. When I finished those last few sentences of this book,only to realize that I would have to wait months or even years to discover what happens next, I was very aggravated.Lol awesome books though.
July 21, 2015
AHHHHH!!!! As I was reading about Hunter I knew I just knew he was going to be Aleric. Seems kind of sad he could've stayed in the other realm being a hero and awesome. Instead he saves Hayden comes back and is the Dark Prism again. I actually think I would LOVE to read about the 5 years he was Hunter I think it would be a very entertaining story.
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July 5, 2015
Another good book in the series
Another year for Hayden and lots more adventures. We get more background on him and the other characters in the series. Love that it ends on a cliffhanger. Will definitely need to read the next book.
Another year for Hayden and lots more adventures. We get more background on him and the other characters in the series. Love that it ends on a cliffhanger. Will definitely need to read the next book.
April 11, 2015
That ending though. I jumped out of my chair like "Hell Yea."
November 8, 2016
The story flows, with satisfying developments and interesting characters. Definitely recommended.
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