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Warrior Princess Assassin
by Brigid Kemmerer
I went into this book with no idea what to expect, and it was such a good surprise! The first few chapters felt like the setup for a classic fantasy love triangle, but as the story unfolded it grew into something so much deeper. The characters are messy, flawed, and deeply (and sometimes frustratingly) human, and I mean that as the highest compliment. It’s much more character-driven than plot-driven, and it worked really really well.
First, we have Ky - the warrior. Grounded, loyal, and emotionally intelligent. His care for his people, his protectiveness over his sister, and the way he's willing to listen, compromise, and give both Jory and Asher the space and understanding they need? Just… ugh. He’s such a steady emotional anchor, even when the others don’t know what they want or how to ask for it.
Then there’s Jory, the princess. Earlier on in the story she came across as quite naive and thoughtless, which made it difficult to connect with her character. But her growth once she got some distance from her controlled upbringing was so satisfying. Watching her step into her own powerand eventually decide to challenge her asshole of a brother - what a transformation.
And last, but absolutely not least, there's Asher - the assassin. Traumatized, guarded, and terrified of being vulnerable. His backstory hit me way harder than I expected, and honestly, he deserved so much better from the world. The way he protects Jory with everything he has, while slowly and almost reluctantly beginning to trust Ky? My heart. He’s the kind of broken that doesn’t magically get better - but he's learning, little by little, how to let people in.
If you love character-driven fantasy with emotional depth, slow-burn connections, and main characters who really earn their growth, Warrior Princess Assassin is absolutely worth the read.
First, we have Ky - the warrior. Grounded, loyal, and emotionally intelligent. His care for his people, his protectiveness over his sister, and the way he's willing to listen, compromise, and give both Jory and Asher the space and understanding they need? Just… ugh. He’s such a steady emotional anchor, even when the others don’t know what they want or how to ask for it.
Then there’s Jory, the princess. Earlier on in the story she came across as quite naive and thoughtless, which made it difficult to connect with her character. But her growth once she got some distance from her controlled upbringing was so satisfying. Watching her step into her own power
And last, but absolutely not least, there's Asher - the assassin. Traumatized, guarded, and terrified of being vulnerable. His backstory hit me way harder than I expected, and honestly, he deserved so much better from the world. The way he protects Jory with everything he has, while slowly and almost reluctantly beginning to trust Ky? My heart. He’s the kind of broken that doesn’t magically get better - but he's learning, little by little, how to let people in.
If you love character-driven fantasy with emotional depth, slow-burn connections, and main characters who really earn their growth, Warrior Princess Assassin is absolutely worth the read.