This week, I'm waiting on:
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Publication date: April 3, 2012
Summary from Goodreads:
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?
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?
I am very excited about Grave Mercy, especially after reading the first chapter. I wonder if this book will be similar to Marion Zimmer Bradley's works.
This does sound good! Great choice. =) I love books that have a historical fiction feel with a twist.
ReplyDeleteWHOA that sounds deep, dark, and exciting.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very intriguing. Love the title, cover and the description. This is definitely one that I'm going to have to check out. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow! This is awesome. I will be adding it to my TBR list immediately. Thanks for sharing this, Christina!
ReplyDeletei want to read this too!
ReplyDeleteI am also excited about this one-I love the eye-catching red on the cover and the plot about court intrigue!
ReplyDeleteI'm already hearing amazing things about this one---definitely on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited for this one! Sounds so great,
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to the first chapter, :)