Review: Grave Mercy
Mar •
4 •
2012
Title: Grave Mercy
Series: His Fair Assassin # 1
Genre: Young Adult- Historical/Fantasy
Author: Robin LaFevers
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Book: ARC sent by publisher
“Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?
Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.
Ismae’s most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly 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?”
When I read the first page, I was done for. Never in my life have I been so captivated by merely the first words on the first page. This book is by far my favorite read of 2012.
The one thing that captured me the most is the character. I loved the redemption in her. She was thrown down, beaten, and misused, yet she grew stronger silently on the inside biding her time. I love that despite what was happening around her, she knew vengeance would be hers. Ismae is my new fave gal. She fierce, strong and someone I would love to be.
The plot of this book is also dynamic. I loved how the author captures the readers where her life is spiraling downward, then picks up to something new. With every new chapter, Ismae grows more. She learns the secrets of the covenant, weapons and stealth.
I’m not sure what else to say other than this book totally rocks. Ismae fights strong and knows who she is. There are several other kick-butt characters that take this story to a whole new level of awesomeness!
Grave Mercy is a powerful start to an amazing series to come. Grave Mercy is compelling yet addicting. The brilliant writing of Robin LaFevers pulls the reader to a world of betrayal and action. Grave Mercy is a must read!
I give it 5 BITES!
Happy Reading!
It seems that this book is very popular this week. I have it on my massive wishlist and now I can hardly wait until it comes out so I can get a copy!
You need to! This book rocks!
I’m so excited to read this one! Great review, it makes me want to read it even more (:
Thanks! I hope you get to read it!
Great review! I’m even more eager to start reading this one than I was when I rcvd it. Sounds really really good.
Go read it!!!
Omg you’ve made me SO excited to read this one!!!
YAY!!!
I SO agree with you. I have to honestly say this might be my favorite book I’ve read in 2012. Such a fabulous read! Great review!
Jenny at Books to the Sky
I was hooked from page one! Definitely my fave!
This comes out on my birthday!! –Very convincing review. I’ve got to keep my eye out for this. Thanks.
Oh btw, I received “The Fault in Our Stars” earlier last week that I won for you. Sorry it took me awhile to inform you. –Thank you thank you!!! 🙂
Jinky, your welcome!
AHHHH Can’t wait to start this one now. You’ve made me move it up…I may have to start it tonight, really wish I could take my nook to work with me!
Shellie, when you get it, read it!!
I’ve been wanting to read this one so much! Fave book? Oh man… sign me up. I really need to get my hands on this one now!
YES Melissa! This book is SWEEET!
Great review/reading it ^^
Let me know what you think!
I’ve got this one on Netgalley but haven’t read it yet. Now I can’t wait.
Go start it now! Your going to love it!
Now, this sounds interesting. Your by far fave book of 2012. I’m definitely gonna check this out. Thanks for this review Sav! 😀