Hey guys! So, I guess
I'm back to blogging! Errrr.... we'll see. Well, at least I'm reviewing books,
so that counts, right? YEAH, I'm gonna go on a hiatus again after this...
Goodreads Synopsis :
GRAVE MERCY
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 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?
DARK TRIUMPH
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 for 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 skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to the life that nearly drove her mad. Her father's rage and brutality, and her brother's love is equally monstrous. But when Sybella discovers an unexpected ally that discovers that a daughter of Death may find something other than vengeance to live for...
MORTAL HEART
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...
Here's what I think :
So, actually, I read this series quite a while back and felt inspired to post it today. (after hours of studying Geography, I might add)
I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed this historical fantasy series. It was set in the late 1400s when Brittany (it's in France, btw. Thank you, Google) is fighting to protect her sovereignty from the French and a crazy abusive count. Needless to say, there is many court politics and good ole' deceptions. So much twist and turns! I was thrust into this complex and magical world where people still ride horses and nuns having badass powers and wars with swords and bows!
Ah, Ismae, Sybella and Annith are girls from the convent of St. Mortain, Death Himself. They are trained to be assassins and to serve him in delivering justice. They are trained in the lethal arts and kill a man with any possible ways imaginable. They are cunning, deadly and AWESOME. Their stories start when they venture out of the convent and discover the world and themselves! It is easy to identify with them when their faiths are tested and lives are turned upside down. Personally, Sybella's character hit me the hardest as she has to struggle with a crazy controlling family full of treachery and suspicion. Overall though, it is great to see how these three girls' lives are very different yet intertwined. Their friendship is deep and meaningful. They would go to the ends of the world to save each other!
The GUYS. Are. Awesome. They complement so well with the heroines. They are fierce, crazy protective and downright sweet. They are almost always met with suspicion by our heroines. But in the end, love conquered all and yay, they are together! I SHIP THEM TO THE SEVEN SEAS! To me, I love the hate-to-love relationship between Ismae and Duval.
This series is Awesome! It actually made me want to read more historical fictions! Knowing that I hate where girls bring parasols and wear damn tight corsets, it's a feat that this series can make me want to read MORE historical fictions. Yes, it's that awesome! So, go read the books and SHIPPP! Bye!
