Lady of Darkness
Ratings7
Average rating3.7
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Ratings7
Average rating3.7
A cage. A choice. A mystery.
Owned by a ruthless Assassin Lord, Scarlett Monrhoe and her two sisters have been trained since they were children to torture and take life. They are the most feared trio on the continent, but they are also wild and unpredictable. A tragic night has Scarlett finding herself locked away in a noble's household, trapped and forgotten, until she's ready to fall into line.
Until the day she is presented with a job. If she completes the assignment, her payment will be something she has coveted for ten years. Revenge against the Fae Fire Prince who brutally killed her mother ten years ago. Is she willing to sacrifice her ideals for retribution?
But when children begin disappearing from her home, all her plans are put on hold as she races to save the most innocent. With the help of old friends, a jilted lover, and a mysterious newcomer who claims the magic of the Fae is possible in the mortal lands, Scarlett delves into the darkest corners of the world. Forgotten secrets will come to light, and she will discover the darkness extends far beyond her own kingdom.
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3 primary books4 released booksLady of Darkness is a 4-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2020 with contributions by Melissa K. Roehrich.
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Going to dnf for now. Main character is annoying and I wanted more cold badass assassin and not ragey teenager assassin with giant questionmark.
I'd recommend this for anyone who enjoyed the Throne of Glass or Blood and Ash series.
Lady of Darkness is an intriguing start to what I imagine will be an epic fantasy series. The plot is compelling. Roehrich skillfully weaves in past events and hints for the future, giving you the satisfaction of learning what's happened before while leaving you curious for what's to come.
The main character is complex. She is confident, strong, and deadly but still has the capacity to be vulnerable and feel deeply. In addition to the challenges she faces she's also working through the masks she must wear and how they affect her relationships around her.
This book has plenty of romance without sacrificing plot and leaves you wanting to know what comes next. I had a hard time following some of the history and world building presented in the book but not so much it affected my enjoyment or understanding of the story.
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