
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Grave Mercy in Books
Jan 6, 2021
I'd had this on my "to read" shelf on here for a while and then removed it, thinking that since I very rarely read historical books that I might not enjoy it after all.
What a load of rubbish that was!
The synopsis made me think it would be like the <i>Throne of Glass</i> series and in a way it was; assassin, a bit of romance, but it was also not. This was based on true events and there was a lot of different things happening in relation to the duchy.
I have to admit that the first 10-15% was a bit hard for me to get into. There wasn't too much detail about her time at the abbey and as much as I was interested in what she was learning there that bit started to bore me after a while.
It was only with the arrival of Duval and the sparks they ignited that I really started to get into this. I could tell straight away that something was going to happen there and since I'm a romance reader I was happy that there was the possibility of romance. It was nice reading the slow progression of their relationship as it changed.
As for everyone else; Anne, Isabeau, Beast etc. I grew to really like them. They all added great things to the story.
In relationship to Beast, I would really like to know what happened to him, and I'm hoping I will find the answers to that in the next book in the series.
If you like stories of assassins and romance then you'll more than likely like this.

Mothergamer (1568 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in Video Games
Dec 14, 2020

Batman: Arkham Origins
Games and Entertainment
App
Prove your worth as Gotham’s Dark Knight when you face-off against a slew of ruthless assassins...

Black Lions Bride (Warrior Trilogy #2)
Book
A beautiful assassin is sent to kill the king, but her secret mission is thwarted when she crosses...

Daughter of Rage and Beauty (Berserker Academy #1)
Book
The sagas claim you can’t fight fate. I’m determined to prove them wrong. They say your...
Paranormal Romance

The Polish Officer
Book
It is the late summer of 1938, Europe is about to explode, the Hollywood film star Fredric Stahl is...

Mission to Paris
Book
It is the late summer of 1938, Europe is about to explode, and the Hollywood film star Fredric Stahl...

Merissa (12827 KP) rated Conrad (Assassin's To Order #4) in Books
Sep 30, 2023
These authors really love to stomp all over my heart. I know they'll do it, but I just can't seem to help myself when it comes to reading their stories. Conrad is the most jovial of the brothers and yet is also the one to never give up control. When he finds his mate in Kylo, he is all in. He trusts Fate, simple as that. I did wonder about Kylo as he is quite highly strung in previous books, but I needn't have worried. Conrad knew how to calm him down!
I loved how the overall story arc came to a satisfying end, plus there is a specific scene when Kylo takes care of Conrad that I found both heartrending and absolutely beautiful!
I'm just not prepared to say goodbye to these guys. I loved the Thalassas and am so glad I read their stories, but I'm afraid the Assassins have knocked them off their perch. Don't get me wrong, I still love all the Krakens, but these guys... And Ekon hasn't got anyone yet! Don't leave him alone. He broke my heart. 😭 He needs to find his mate, PLEASE!
Absolutely brilliant and HIGHLY recommended by me. Just... please... don't leave me hanging. Bring the boys back and let Ekon find happiness!
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!

Braveland Heroes
Games and Stickers
App
The famous Braveland series returns! Destroy your enemies in online duels and uncover the secret of...