Mortal Heart
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Book 3 of His Fair Assassin Series
Age 12+
Fantasy & Magical Realism Adventure Stories Historical Fiction
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.
Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Red Queen, and The Cruel Prince.
Creators
R. L. LaFevers (Robin Lorraine LaFevers) is an award-winning American children's book writer from California. She is the author of the Theodosia series and Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist series. R. L. La Fevers grew up in Los Angeles, California and now resides on a small ranch in Southern California with her husband, two sons, dog and cat. Mortal Heart is the final book in the His Fair Assassin series.
Reviews
Both a powerful tale of political intrigue and a heady supernatural romance, memorable adventure will entirely satisfy devotees of this series
Publishers Weekly
LaFevers again mesmerizes her readers through the political struggles of 15th century Brittany and the intrigues of the followers of Mortain
School Library Journal
[LaFevers] offers readers worthy heroines: fair assassins whose emotions and choices are as rich and complex as their fearsome abilities
Booklist
Teens looking for strong, engaging female characters, the evolution of ancient traditions, or a solid adventure tale will adore every page
VOYA
Continues the previous page-turning story form with a what-happens next compulsion.
The School Librarian
Action packed, full of secrets and surprises… the perfect ending to this series.
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