Daindreth's Assassin

De: Elisabeth Wheatley

Narrado por: Elisabeth Wheatley

An assassin falls for the archduke she was sent to kill, but killing him might be the only way to save his soul.

Magic has two immutable rules - every spell requires a sacrifice, and every curse can be broken.

Amira Brindonu is a sorceress turned assassin, bound in a curse that forces her to obey her father, even to the point of high treason. When he orders her to kill the future emperor, she fails, but discovers a secret that could bring the whole of the empire to its knees.

The archduke is stricken by a curse that could sentence him and his people to damnation, but Amira could be the only key to breaking it. In a desperate last-ditch effort, the archduke takes Amira prisoner and makes a pact to protect her from her curse if she will help free him of his own.

As time begins to run out, Amira soon learns that there are enemies that blades can’t touch, and there are fates worse than death. Caught in a web of sorcery, intrigue, and her growing feelings for the archduke, the assassin must decide just how much she is willing to give to save the only man she’s ever loved.

Every curse can be broken, but can two cursed people save each other?

Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher in this fantasy romance that is sure to delight fans of Sarah J. Maas, Kristin Cashore, and Leigh Bardugo.

©2021 Elisabeth Wheatley (P)2021 Elisabeth Wheatley

Good read!

I finished this book in just a few long sittings, it kept me engaged right up until the end.

Well Written

I'm not normally a romance reader, I enjoy westerns, but this book changed my mind. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series, and I might branch out if there are more like this.

Good story, terrible narration

The story was good. A little predictable but enjoyable. I couldn’t stand the narration. Clearly the author couldn’t afford to hire a narrator since she narrated it herself. She had zero emotion when reading. One would think narrating your own book you’d have a better grasp on the emotions your characters are expressing, but one would be wrong.

Wonderful world building

I enjoyed the visual descriptions of the world and development of characters. I am excited to start the next book but also nervous to finish the existing books too soon. I guess I will be rereading many times while waiting for more.

slow burn fantasy romance

Enjoyed the building of the romance, the haunted bridegroom vs the haunted bride, the wife to be an assassin rather than the stereotype guy bodyguard. Nice magic system, poetic and vaguely hinted. Going to enjoy the development of the flawed characters, especially the cousin with the limp. Emira's adjustment to freedom should not always be sudden or reliable. We shall see.