GRAVE MERCY (His Fair Assassin #1)by Robin LaFevers
From Goodreads:
Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?
Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.
Ismae’s most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death’s vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has stolen her heart?
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Why did it take me so long to read this? Why?! It sat on my shelf for years and I had no idea I was missing out on so much!
I love this book. And I absolutely love Ismae and Duval. DUVAL. I'm gonna miss these two so much! And although I'd want more books for these two, I'm excited to finally meet Sybella! She's such an intriguing character.
Is it time for a re-read yet??
SEAS OF CRIMSON SILK (Burning Empire #1)by Emma Hamm
From Goodreads:
A dragon can be loyal forever, if you tame her first. But Sigrid would sooner be dead than tamed.
Dragon shifter Sigrid of Wildewyn has spent her life in a cage, quite literally. Whether she's hidden from her own people, or masked so they cannot see her face, she's dedicated her life to her country and king. But, when her king promises her to a rival warlord and Sultan of a country she hates, her loyalty is tested.
Nadir of Bymere was the boy king no one ever thought would sit on the throne. And though he knows his country is ruled by corrupt advisors, he's lost himself in the glory of being Sultan. When they force him to marry a masked woman from the country who murdered his brother, he's set to torture her for a lifetime.
Both hiding their own secrets, the two slowly realize there is more to both their kingdoms than they originally thought. With many in the kingdom who need help, Sigrid and Nadir must choose who they truly ally with: each other…or their kingdoms. Their choice will put either their hearts or their lives at risk.
Readers who devoured Game of Thrones, fell in love with The Chronicles of Narnia, and enjoy a little blood with their slow burn romance will find Seas of Crimson Silk thrilling!
Rating: 3 of 5 stars
For the most part, I greatly enjoyed reading Seas of Crimson Silk. This is only my second Emma Hamm book and I can honestly say I'm looking forward to reading more from her.
I LOVE the fantasy genre. Combine that with the starcrossed lovers and enemies-to-lovers trope and I. Am. Sold. The writing itself was incredible. Ever get the feeling of just wanting to read a book and never stop? When even sleep is no longer a priority? That's exactly how I felt about this. The backstory of the Beastkin was fascinating. There's just something so magical and alluring about them. The Bymerians could have been entirely written off and I would have been fine with that. (Like seriously why were they even there?!?)The romance may have moved a bit too fast but there was definite chemistry between Nadir and Sigrid. And I absolutely love that. This book felt too long though. I thought the inevitable war between the Bymerians and Beastkin would never happen. Unfortunately, I was right. All the buildup and nothing. NOTHING. Just when it was getting really good, it ended. IT ENDED. WHY?
I am in dire need of book two.
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