Jacqueline Pawl
Autor/a de Merciless (A Born Assassin Book 1)
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- Obres
- 5
- Membres
- 18
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- #630,789
- Valoració
- 4.0
- Ressenyes
- 2
- ISBN
- 2
Mercy is an assassin through and through. Shortly after her birth, she was given to the Guild and raised with only one purpose in mind. Her heart and her soul belong to the Guild, and she's more than capable at what she does. The only draw back is that she's an elf. Bullied and mistreated by the others, she carries more scars than the rest, but also loads more determination. When she tricks her way through the Trials and receives her first contract, she's sure nothing will keep her from killing her target. But as she waits for the right moment, other secrets unfold, and she realizes much more than a life hang at the mercy of her actions. She holds the entire kingdom's fate in her hands.
Boredom is not a word to describe this read. Mercy is merciless and ruthless to a fault. She can't wait to fulfill her duty as an assassin and is more than capable at handling her job. Raised with only the assassin's life before her eyes, her attitude is logical and realistic, but it makes her difficult to like. While she is very engaging to follow, I found myself hoping she'd realize her mistakes and change. In other words, character arc is big in these pages. The other characters are also easy to fit into categories of like or dislike...until the intrigue sets in. There are many twists, subplots and turns which make this a novel packed to the gills. While some are wrapped up nicely, others hold loose ends, which hopefully, will come around in the next books.
This is not a book easily set down. Every page holds something new and draws in. The scene descriptions sit, and there's a wonderful balance between dialogue, action, and intrigue. Fans of Game of Thrones will enjoy this tale. The only thing I found a little difficult was the narrative form. It took several pages to settle into and even then, kept a distance to Mercy and the Prince. While both were interesting and engaging, the complete connection wasn't there, and it felt more like watching them play out their roles. Even with this, I couldn't put the book down and am eagerly waiting to see what the next book in the series will bring.
I received a complimentary copy and found myself caught up into the pages until the very end.… (més)