Grave Mercy (by Robin LaFevers)

Title: Grave Mercy

Author: Robin LaFever

Stars: 4

Age rating: 13+

Genre: mystery, intrigue, historical fiction, and romance.

Pages: 565

Name of series: His Fair Assassin

No. In series: 3 (Grave Mercy, Dark Triumph, Mortal Heart)

Novella: none

Positive review: The book was so well written and seemed to match the time period perfectly that I just couldn't put it down! If you like books where the girl is powerful and amazing then this is definitely the book for you; especially if you enjoyed the Throne of Glass series.

Negative review: nothing.

Overall review: Celaena Sardothien and Ismae should share notes.

Summary: Ismae leaves her old life; abusive father and husband, to go worship St. Mortain, the Saint/God of death. Only women are allowed in the convent. Women who are leaving nightmarish pasts to serve the Saint by serving put justice in the form of death.

WHY BE THE SHEEP, WHEN YOU CAN BE THE WOLF?

*Originally published on 17 February 2015 to http://teenbookwormreviews.over-blog.com/*