Young, 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.
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781783448234
Number of pages: 496
Weight: 341 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 30 mm
"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
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