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The Blood Mirror

Brent Weeks (2016)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages704 (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesLightbringer | Trope Trove #
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.32/5 (53298)
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceBloodDeathPolitical ViolenceMental IllnessGriefTortureBetrayal

Positive tags

High AngstFound FamilyRedemption ArcHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneTortured HeroMorally Gray Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Tropes

Chosen OneHard Magic SystemWarEmpireRebellionPolitical IntrigueMorally Gray ProtagonistProphecyMentor FigureFated Mates

Themes

Power and CorruptionFaith and DoubtSacrificeWar and Its ConsequencesDestiny vs Free WillCollapse of CivilizationMagic System LimitsPolitical Intrigue

Synopsis

The Blood Mirror by Brent Weeks escalates the Lightbringer saga as war looms, faith fractures, and colour-based magic pushes the world toward irreversible collapse.

Tags

GrimdarkMilitary FantasyMagic System FantasyPolitical Fantasy