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The Broken Eye is a high fantasy novel by Brent Weeks, published in 2014 as the third book in the Lightbringer series. The story continues to follow Kip Guile as he trains with the Blackguard while the Color Prince's rebellion against the Chromeria intensifies. The narrative explores a unique magic system based on light and color drafting, expanding the epic fantasy world's political intrigue and military conflict for mature readers.
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The Broken Eye ranks #70 of 171 in the High Fantasy ranking, behind All the Seas of the World, ahead of Warbreaker.
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What book series is "The Broken Eye" a part of?
"The Broken Eye" is a high fantasy novel published in 2014, serving as the third book in Brent Weeks' Lightbringer series. It follows the events of the second book, "The Blinding Knife."
Who is the main character in "The Broken Eye"?
The story heavily follows Kip Guile as he continues his rigorous training with the Blackguard, the elite fighting force of the Chromeria. The narrative also tracks the escalating rebellion led by the Color Prince.
What is the magic system like in "The Broken Eye"?
The novel features a magic system based on "drafting," where users can convert light into physical matter, creating a substance called luxin. Different colors of light grant drafters different powers and personality traits.
How does the Chromeria function in the world of "The Broken Eye"?
The Chromeria is the political and magical center of the Lightbringer world, ruled by the Prism and a council of satraps. In "The Broken Eye," the institution's grip on power is severely threatened by political intrigue and the ongoing war.
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