![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I tried to keep that in mind, and remember how badly it felt to be excluded by something I cared about so much. “But I’m not a straight white guy, so the Fellowship didn’t have room for me. “It’s no secret Realm Breaker was written to comfort my 14-year-old self, who wanted so desperately to be part of the Fellowship,” Aveyard tells Den of Geek ahead of Realm Breaker‘s May 4th release. Inspired by her childhood love for The Lord of the Rings, Aveyard wanted to write a proper high fantasy adventure that had a place for her in the ensemble. It’s also one of the reasons why fantasy author Victoria Aveyard wanted to write her new book, Realm Breaker. It’s one of the reasons we love The Lord of the Rings or Six of Crows or The Expanse. At their best, reading a good ensemble story can feel like hanging out with a clever, loving, bickering group of friends. In an ensemble story, each character needs their own desires and roots, their own challenges and voice. Writing compelling characters can be one of the most difficult parts of the craft, especially when it comes to ensemble stories, which focus on groups of characters and their relationships with one another. ![]()
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