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Book SynopsisYoung, beautiful and deadly. Trained as an assassin by the god of Death, Ismae is sent to the court of Brittany, where she finds herself underprepared - not only for the 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? A dangerous romance full of intrigue, poison and finding one's path. Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Red Queen, and The Cruel Prince.
Trade Review"Like Hunger Games Ismae is a female assassin . . . A fantasy based on the rough contours of history . . . Game of Thrones-style." * New York Times *
"The first in a gripping new trilogy that will appeal to fans of The Hunger Games in particular. We love it." * Lovereading *
"A blooming romance…makes for a heady ferocious page-turner." * The School Librarian *
"Sweeps the reader up in a page-turning tale of clashing factions, dangerous ambitions and simmering romance... An original and sophisticated beginning to a worthy new YA series." * Books for Keeps *
"Gripping . . . A must for any fans of historical fiction." * We Love This Book *
"Full of mystery and political intrigue that had me turning the pages as fast as I could" * Feeling Fictional *
"I loved how rich and detailed the story was." * Have Book Will Read Blog *
"One of the greatest love stories I have ever read." * Dark Readers *
"Exceptionally well written and beautifully executed." * Narratively Speaking *
