#robin lafever

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We are all of us, gods and mortals, made up of many pieces, some of them broken, some of them scarred, but none of them the sum and total of who we are.

Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers

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His fair assassin - Robin LaFevers

Well hello there, where did this series come from that I’ve heard so little about it? It was awesome, so where is the hype? Oh well, I guess I’ve either missed it somehow or I’ll just have to start it myself. I loved this series, a historical fantasy with assassins? What’s not to love? Each of the three books is told in a different perspective and I loved it because they carried on with the main arc of the series throughout the books but they also NEATLY TIED OFF EACH PERSONAL ARC AT THE END OF EACH BOOK. Thankyou!! Gosh I hate mpv series that don’t finish a personal arc before switching to someone else’s point of view. And the personal arcs were awesome in this trilogy. Three girls falling in love and trying to discover who they really are and what they really want. I’m here for it. Yes maybe it was a bit predictable and maybe there were some problems but I liked it anyway. I loved it. I loved the characters (although they did all feel very similar to each other and there wasn’t a whole lot of variation in personalities) and I loved the journey. Also according to goodreads there will be two more books coming in 2019! That doesn’t mean you should wait till then to read as this series wraps up nicely and that will be a seperate duology set in the same world following the same people <3

Who I recommend this book to: lovers of romance and a good underdog war story

I give it 4/5 roses 🌹 I really enjoyed it

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Why be the sheep when you can be the wolf

Robin LaFevers. Grave Mercy

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HEY GANG

I could use a hand if any of you guys have a second to shoot me a recommendation.

I just finished the latest of Robin LaFever's books, Dark Triumph, which is a sequel of sorts to Grave Mercy. I'm absolutely hooked, and also a huge huge huge fan of Tamora Pierce's novels, particularly the two 'Trickster's books and the Beka Cooper Trilogy. I really dig the kind of medieval knights and dukes and baron stories that focus largely on the politics, have a female lead, and feature a romantic plot (BUT IS NOT THE MAIN FOCUS. Both Pierce and LaFever did a great job of this, I thought.) 

I KNOOOW that's super picky but that's why I'm asking you guys for help because none of the searches on my Nook are detailed enough :')

Thanks!

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Release Day - April 2, 2013

Tuesdays are my favorite days of the week because it means it’s Release Day! Every Tuesday I feature a few of the titles that are releasing that week and that I’m interested in. There are a TON of titles releasing today, but I narrowed it down to the below titles. Visit the April Release page for a list of other titles releasing today. What book are you excited for?

The Collector Dante Walker, #1 by Victoria Scott He makes good girls...bad. Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence have made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector. His job is simple: weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big red good or bad stamp. Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones. Bag-and-tag. Sealing souls is nothing personal. Dante’s an equal-opportunity collector and doesn't want it any other way. But he’ll have to adjust, because Boss Man has given him a new assignment: Collect Charlie Cooper’s soul within ten days. Dante doesn't know why Boss Man wants Charlie, nor does he care. This assignment means only one thing to him, and that’s a permanent ticket out of hell. But after Dante meets the quirky Nerd Alert chick he’s come to collect, he realizes this assignment will test his abilities as a collector…and uncover emotions deeply buried. Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

Dark Triumph His Fair Assassin, #2 by Robin LaFevers Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. Naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, the convent views Sybella as one of their most dangerous weapons. But those assassin’s skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to a life that nearly drove her mad. Her father’s rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother’s love is equally monstrous. And while Sybella is a weapon of justice wrought by the god of Death himself, He must give her a reason to live. When she discovers an unexpected ally imprisoned in the dungeons, will a daughter of Death find something other than vengeance to live for? Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

Falling Blind Sentinel Wars, #7 by Shannon K. Butcher A beautiful, independent Theronai, Rory Rainey knows that her attempts to be a warrior are futile—unless she can stop the demonic visions that torment her. Determined to be free, Rory sets out to find the mysterious guardian who can cure her, before she loses her sight—or her life. But Rory’s journey brings its own dangers when she is attacked by a pack of Synestryn sent by the demon lord Raygh. Cornered and desperate, Rory narrowly escapes with the help of a sword-wielding stranger. Cain knows that Rory needs his protection to survive, just as he knows that her power is compatible with his own. And when Rory binds herself to Cain, the warrior knows he will do anything to keep her safe from the threat of the demon lord that pursues her... Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

Light Gone, #6 by Michael Grant It's been over a year since all the adults disappeared. Gone. In the time since everyperson over the age of fourteen disap-peared from the town of Perdido Beach, California, countless battles have been fought: battles against hunger and lies and plague, and epic battles of good against evil. And now, the gaiaphage has been reborn as Diana's malicious mutant daughter, Gaia. Gaia is endlessly hungry for destruction. She yearns to conquer her Nemesis, Little Pete, and then bend the entire world to her warped will. As long-standing enemies become allies, secrets are revealed and unexpected sacrifices are made. Will their attempts to save themselves and one another matter in the end, or will the kids of Perdido Beach perish in this final power struggle? Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

Own the Wind Chaos, #1 by Kristen Ashley Tabitha Allen has a not-so-secret crush on Parker "Shy" Cage. Shy thinks he knows the path Tabby's on and it isn't a good one. So he decides to teach her a lesson to lead her to the right path. Unfortunately, he was wrong and his actions wound Tabby, breaking her heart. It's Tabby who then teaches Shy a lesson about casting judgment and Shy Cage learns what it feels like to be invisible. But when tragedy strikes and Tabby's heart is broken again, Shy does what he can in the background to help. Trying to forget her heartbreak, Tabby finds herself in danger. To keep it secret from her biker family, the Chaos Motorcycle Club, she calls Shy to rescue her. But when she lets him back in, she gets much more than she bargained for. Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

The Rising Darkness Rising, #3 by Kelley Armstrong Things are getting desperate for Maya and her friends. Hunted by the powerful St. Clouds and now a rival Cabal as well, they're quickly running out of places to hide. And with the whole world thinking they died in a helicopter crash, it's not like they can just go to the authorities for help. All they have is the name and number of someone who might be able to give them a few answers. Answers to why they're so valuable, and why their supernatural powers are getting more and more out of control. But Maya is unprepared for the truths that await her. And now, like it or not, she'll have to face down some demons from her past if she ever hopes to move on with her life. Because Maya can't keep running forever. Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

Rising Darkness Game of Shadows, #1 by Thea Harrison In the hospital ER where she works, Mary is used to chaos. But lately, every aspect of her life seems adrift. She’s feeling disconnected from herself. Voices appear in her head. And the vivid, disturbing dreams she’s had all her life are becoming more intense. Then she meets Michael. He’s handsome, enigmatic and knows more than he can say. In his company, she slowly remembers the truth about herself… Thousands of years ago, there were eight of them. The one called the Deceiver came to destroy the world, and the other seven followed to stop him. Reincarnated over and over, they carry on—and Mary finds herself drawn into the battle once again. And the more she learns, the more she realizes that Michael will go to any lengths to destroy the Deceiver. Then she remembers who killed her during her last life, nine hundred years ago…Michael. Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

This IS What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith If fate sent you an email, would you answer? When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O'Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under the sun, except for their names or backgrounds. Then Graham finds out that Ellie's Maine hometown is the perfect location for his latest film, and he decides to take their relationship from online to in-person. But can a star as famous as Graham really start a relationship with an ordinary girl like Ellie? And why does Ellie want to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs? Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

Walking Disaster Beautiful, #2 by Jamie McGuire Can you love someone too much? Travis Maddox learned two things from his mother before she died: Love hard. Fight harder. In Walking Disaster, the life of Travis is full of fast women, underground gambling, and violence. But just when he thinks he is invincible, Abby Abernathy brings him to his knees. Every story has two sides. In Beautiful Disaster, Abby had her say. Now it’s time to see the story through Travis’s eyes. Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

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Waiting On Wednesday - "Dark Triumph" & "Own the Wind"

For the Young Adult side of things, I absolutely cannot wait for Dark Triumph. This will be the second book in Robin LaFevers His Fair Assassins series, and the first book, Grave Mercy, was one of my favorite reads of 2012. It was so refreshing and I loved the whole premise of the story. Robin executed everything perfectly; the plot, the world, the characters, and especially the romance. I have high hopes that Dark Triumph will live up to my expectations, and I have a feeling it will.

Dark Triumph His Fair Assassin, #2 by Robin LaFevers April 2, 2013 Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. Naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, the convent views Sybella as one of their most dangerous weapons. But those assassin’s skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to a life that nearly drove her mad. Her father’s rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother’s love is equally monstrous. And while Sybella is a weapon of justice wrought by the god of Death himself, He must give her a reason to live. When she discovers an unexpected ally imprisoned in the dungeons, will a daughter of Death find something other than vengeance to live for? This heart-pounding sequel to Grave Mercy serves betrayal, treachery, and danger in equal measure, bringing readers back to fifteenth century Brittany and will keep them on the edge of their seats. Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

Next is Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley. This is her first book in the Chaos series, which is a spinoff of her Dream Man series. I fell in love with Kristen's books last year, and I have read around 15 of her titles within the last 8 months. She writes great romance novels, and the guys are always hardcore bad boys. I can't wait to read Own the Wind and see how Tabby and Shy's story plays out.

Own the Wind Chaos, #1 by Kristen Ashley April 2, 2013 (digital only; paperback release later) Tabitha Allen has a not-so-secret crush on Parker "Shy" Cage. Shy thinks he knows the path Tabby's on and it isn't a good one. So he decides to teach her a lesson to lead her to the right path. Unfortunately, he was wrong and his actions wound Tabby, breaking her heart. It's Tabby who then teaches Shy a lesson about casting judgment and Shy Cage learns what it feels like to be invisible. But when tragedy strikes and Tabby's heart is broken again, Shy does what he can in the background to help. Trying to forget her heartbreak, Tabby finds herself in danger. To keep it secret from her biker family, the Chaos Motorcycle Club, she calls Shy to rescue her. But when she lets him back in, she gets much more than she bargained for. Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks