Review- Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers

Summary-

Annith has watched her gifted sisters at the convent come and go, carrying out their dark dealings in the name of St. Mortain, patiently awaiting her own turn to serve Death. But her worst fears are realized when she discovers she is being groomed by the abbess as a Seeress, to be forever sequestered in the rock and stone womb of the convent. Feeling sorely betrayed, Annith decides to strike out on her own.

She has spent her whole life training to be an assassin. Just because the convent has changed its mind doesn't mean she has...

Review-

Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers is the last book in the His Fair Assassin trilogy. I had thoroughly enjoyed Grave Mercy and Dark Triumph and thought things just couldn't get better in Mortal Heart. I was wrong. Mortal Heart was AMAZING! And I loved loved loved it!

Annith is the only one left at the Convent who is the oldest and has not yet been assigned anything. She is skilled and has always tried to please everyone around her hoping they would give her chance to finally prove herself. I loved Annith. At first you think she is just a good girl but there is so much more depth to her. Her reasons, her thoughts behind her actions, everything shows in Mortal Heart and it was lovely to watch.

When Annith discovers that she is going to made the next Seeress, against her wishes, she devises a plan to escape the Convent. And on her journey to find answers, she meets the dark and mysterious Balthazaar. I really liked seeing Balthazaar and his Hellequin. It was such a unique take on the whole thing and one I never would have imagined. 

The connection Annith and Balthazaar share was amazing to watch. They understood each other and had loads of chemistry. In a world where they had both lost hope they found something to hold on in each other. I loved how fierce Annith was when it came to protecting her loved ones and the duchess. There was an equal amount of political turmoil and romance in the book so it was a pleasure to read.

We also get to see loads of Ismae, Duval, Sybella and Beast in Mortal Heart. It is so good to see them doing so well with each other and facing things together. With Annith by their side they make a strong team. All the questions and open threads are cleared in Mortal Heart. There were many twists to say the least and everything came together seamlessly in the end. I loved Mortal Heart and this series has been one of the best ones I've read till date.

Review- Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers

Summary-

When Sybella arrived at the doorstep of St Mortain half mad with grief and despair the convent were only too happy to offer her refuge - but at a price. The sisters of this convent serve Death, and with Sybella naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, she could become one of their most dangerous weapons.

But her assassin's skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to the life that nearly drove her mad. Her father's rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother's love is equally monstrous. But when Sybella discovers an unexpected ally she discovers that a daughter of Death may find something other than vengeance to live for...

Review-

I had thoroughly enjoyed reading Grave Mercy, the first book in the His Fair Assassin trilogy by Robin LaFevers. It was one of the most unique books I'd ever read. So I was really excited to read Dark Triumph which was Sybella's book. It is no surprise that I was blown away once again by Robin LaFevers' writing style and the world she has created. 

Sybella came off as some what of a whimsical character when we first met her in Grave Mercy. In Dark Triumph though we really get to see the secrets she is hiding underneath the facade. And hiding she is. I really liked Sybella. Her childhood and circumstances had made her have a tough exterior but she still was so vulnerable from within. By the end, I was surprised how strong Sybella really was after going through so much.

Then we have the hero. I don't want to say his name but it is safe to say that he was a beast of a man. He was the perfect counterpart to Sybella. Not overbearing but steady by Sybella's side. He was strong in his own way and brought the much needed light in Sybella's existence. The romance was less compared to the previous book but somehow it felt enough because it was more Sybella's journey.

I love how Robin LaFevers entwines political threads though Sybella's personal journey. Seeing what was happening in the d'Albert household gave much needed insight. Things are definitely not looking good for the duchess and  there are several factors which stand against them. I also really liked seeing what was happening with the abbess. Things look more suspicious now.

I adored that we get to see Ismae and Duval in Dark Triumph. Ismae was a true friend to Sybella and just what she needed at times. I just have to repeat that Robin LaFevers' writing is amazing and authentic. You need to read these books for the writing if nothing else. But the stories are just as beautiful as well. I loved Dark Triumph.

Cover Reveal- Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers

                             Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers

Summary-

Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. Naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, the convent views Sybella as one of their most dangerous weapons.

But those assassin’s skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to a life that nearly drove her mad. Her father’s rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother’s love is equally monstrous. And while Sybella is a weapon of justice wrought by the god of Death himself, He must give her a reason to live. When she discovers an unexpected ally imprisoned in the dun geons, will a daughter of Death find something other than vengeance to live for?

This heart-pounding sequel to Grave Mercy serves betrayal, treachery, and danger in equal measure, bringing readers back to fifteenth century Brittany and will keep them on the edge of their seats.

I loved Grave Mercy and I'm so excited to see what happens with Sybella in Dark Triumph. Though cover wise I definitely like Grave Mercy better. Dark Triumph doesn't have the flare and grace of the previous cover but its still pretty.

What do you think of it?

               Janhvi