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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
Warrior Princess Assassin follows three characters. Princess Jory’s family’s magic is fading, and they need an alliance with ruthless, fire-wielding Warrior King Maddox Kyronan to keep their home safe. Ky’s kingdom is slowly burning, and he agrees to marry Jory in exchange for her family using their magic to manipulate the weather. Assassin Asher - Jory’s childhood friend - is given a lucrative job he can’t refuse, until he sees the targets. Someone wants Ky and Jory dead. Now Asher must decide what he’s willing to do to protect the woman he loves and the king she’s about to marry.
This is my first book from Brigid Kemmerer, and the premise instantly hooked me. I really enjoyed the three POV’s, with The Warrior’s (Ky) and The Assassin’s (Asher) being my favourite. The two MMC’s felt developed and there was much more to them than meets the eye. Ky has a reputation for being a ruthless killer, but he is really just a man trying to escape the horrors of his past and desperately trying to protect his people. Asher is a deadly assassin, but has endured so much trauma and pain in his lifetime, and although he desperately wants to be loved, struggles to trust others and tolerate physical touch.
Although I enjoyed the two MMC’s, I didn’t love Jory quite as much. She starts off as a naive, ignorant, and slightly whiny princess, and although she has some development by the end of the book, it felt very surface level. She lacked the depth of the other two leads, and I just couldn’t connect with her.
This is a why choose romance, with a romance between all of the main characters. I’ve never read this trope before, but I actually enjoyed it, especially the tension between Ky and Asher. Honestly, I think I may have enjoyed this book even more if it was just a romance between the two male leads, and Jory became a side character.
As for the plot, not much happened in this book. The majority of the book is spent travelling and fending off assassins, which became very repetitive. I also felt that the world-building, magic system, and political intrigue weren’t fully fleshed out. None of the plot twists surprised me.
I feel like this book is definitely setting up for the sequel, which I would be open to reading.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for providing me with an eARC. All opinions are my own.
This is my first book from Brigid Kemmerer, and the premise instantly hooked me. I really enjoyed the three POV’s, with The Warrior’s (Ky) and The Assassin’s (Asher) being my favourite. The two MMC’s felt developed and there was much more to them than meets the eye. Ky has a reputation for being a ruthless killer, but he is really just a man trying to escape the horrors of his past and desperately trying to protect his people. Asher is a deadly assassin, but has endured so much trauma and pain in his lifetime, and although he desperately wants to be loved, struggles to trust others and tolerate physical touch.
Although I enjoyed the two MMC’s, I didn’t love Jory quite as much. She starts off as a naive, ignorant, and slightly whiny princess, and although she has some development by the end of the book, it felt very surface level. She lacked the depth of the other two leads, and I just couldn’t connect with her.
This is a why choose romance, with a romance between all of the main characters. I’ve never read this trope before, but I actually enjoyed it, especially the tension between Ky and Asher. Honestly, I think I may have enjoyed this book even more if it was just a romance between the two male leads, and Jory became a side character.
As for the plot, not much happened in this book. The majority of the book is spent travelling and fending off assassins, which became very repetitive. I also felt that the world-building, magic system, and political intrigue weren’t fully fleshed out. None of the plot twists surprised me.
I feel like this book is definitely setting up for the sequel, which I would be open to reading.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for providing me with an eARC. All opinions are my own.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was okay. I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it. The plot was small, the main theme of this book felt like it was based solely on the main characters and then the plot was written around that. I think people who look for romance with a side of fantasy will like this. I think people who want a fantasy with a side of romance, may not.
Thank you to Avon for the ARC from the Goodreads giveaway!
Warrior Princess Assassin is an emotionally charged romantasy filled with high stakes, compelling romance, and rich character development.
There are three distinct points of view: Jory, a sheltered princess trapped in a political marriage; Ky, a stoic, fire-wielding warrior king; and Asher, a tormented assassin who is also Jory’s childhood friend.Instead of a love triangle, the romance is a slow-burn, polyamorous relationship where all three characters fall for each other in a way that feels natural and deeply earned. Their chemistry is intense, well-balanced, and full of emotional intimacy. Each character feels essential, it was easy for me to root for each of them individually and as a unit.
The pacing is fast and addictive, I only put this book down when I needed to sleep. I appreciate that the world-building is immersive without being overwhelming. The balance of political intrigue, passion, magic, and betrayal keeps tensions high.I also loved Ky’s soldiers, they are fascinating side characters who truly enrich the story.
This is an incredible adult romantasy debut and I cannot wait for more!
Warrior Princess Assassin is an emotionally charged romantasy filled with high stakes, compelling romance, and rich character development.
There are three distinct points of view: Jory, a sheltered princess trapped in a political marriage; Ky, a stoic, fire-wielding warrior king; and Asher, a tormented assassin who is also Jory’s childhood friend.
The pacing is fast and addictive, I only put this book down when I needed to sleep. I appreciate that the world-building is immersive without being overwhelming. The balance of political intrigue, passion, magic, and betrayal keeps tensions high.
This is an incredible adult romantasy debut and I cannot wait for more!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved this one!!! The characters are sooo thought out you forget they are fictional!!
My fav were the princess and the Assassins relationship, so much love and hurt between them I could just not get enough!
The Warrior came in and bang we got a why choose and man this is the slowest burn until its sooo hot and spicy!!!
My fav were the princess and the Assassins relationship, so much love and hurt between them I could just not get enough!
The Warrior came in and bang we got a why choose and man this is the slowest burn until its sooo hot and spicy!!!
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes