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A review by jessaca_with_an_a
Assassin Reaper by Jessaca Willis
5.0
Sometimes writers say that a story, or its characters, take on a life of their own. I've never quite experienced that to the fullest extent, mostly because I'm obsessed with plotting everything out—because when I don't, and I hit a wall, it feels impossible to overcome—but I experienced that with Assassin Reaper.
The main character, Aulow, is a supporting character in the rest of the series. She's the leader of a community of really kind-hearted people. She has pumpkin-red hair, and a gentleness to her that puts even bears at ease.
And that's about as much as I knew about her or her backstory when I started writing Assassin Reaper.
But this book—or I suppose short story—surprised me! The moment I began writing, I started uncovering who Aulow really was: a girl trapped in the underrealm, dreaming of bigger (and brighter) things. She dreams of joining humanity in the mortal realm. She longs for being able to see the clear, blue skies whenever she wants, to dance, to sing, to have fun.
She's kind of like Ariel from The Little Mermaid, now that I think about it.
But none of that is possible.
No Reaper has ever left their servitude to the underrealm once they've arrived.
At least, none that she's ever heard of...
I really hope you guys enjoy this one! I think the story is really interesting, sweet, kind of dark—but with Aulow as the character from which we see the world, she's always able to bring out the light—and a quick, addicting read.
You can read Assassin Reaper for free by joining my newsletter, or you can buy it for a buck here.
And, if you finish it and find yourself craving more—which you most certainly will because Aulow's story is so wonderful—don't forget that the story continues in Soul of the Crow!
The main character, Aulow, is a supporting character in the rest of the series. She's the leader of a community of really kind-hearted people. She has pumpkin-red hair, and a gentleness to her that puts even bears at ease.
And that's about as much as I knew about her or her backstory when I started writing Assassin Reaper.
But this book—or I suppose short story—surprised me! The moment I began writing, I started uncovering who Aulow really was: a girl trapped in the underrealm, dreaming of bigger (and brighter) things. She dreams of joining humanity in the mortal realm. She longs for being able to see the clear, blue skies whenever she wants, to dance, to sing, to have fun.
She's kind of like Ariel from The Little Mermaid, now that I think about it.
But none of that is possible.
No Reaper has ever left their servitude to the underrealm once they've arrived.
At least, none that she's ever heard of...
I really hope you guys enjoy this one! I think the story is really interesting, sweet, kind of dark—but with Aulow as the character from which we see the world, she's always able to bring out the light—and a quick, addicting read.
You can read Assassin Reaper for free by joining my newsletter, or you can buy it for a buck here.
And, if you finish it and find yourself craving more—which you most certainly will because Aulow's story is so wonderful—don't forget that the story continues in Soul of the Crow!