Knight Assassin
by Rima Jean
Goodreads blurb: Seventeen-year-old Zayn has special powers she
cannot control—powers that others fear and covet. Powers that cause the Templar
Knights to burn Zayn’s mother at the stake for witchcraft. When a
mysterious stranger tempts Zayn to become the first female member of the
heretical Assassins, the chance to seek her revenge lures her in. She trains to
harness her supernatural strength and agility, and then enters the King of
Jerusalem's court in disguise with the assignment to assassinate Guy de Molay,
her mother’s condemner. But once there, she discovers Earic Goodwin, the
childhood friend who still holds her heart, among the knights—and his
ocean-blue eyes don’t miss a thing. Will vengeance be worth the life of the one
love she has left?
About the Author: I write magical, researched, and sometimes
dark historical fantasies. If you're looking for some sweet, cute YA, it ain't
here. :)
I will read pretty much anything. I lose interest in books really quickly, which sucks, because I have a bookshelf full of half-read books. If I can't put a book down, I know it's got me.
Generally, though, I'd rather be writing. ;)
I also make digital art, including book covers. You can see my work HERE!!!
I will read pretty much anything. I lose interest in books really quickly, which sucks, because I have a bookshelf full of half-read books. If I can't put a book down, I know it's got me.
Generally, though, I'd rather be writing. ;)
I also make digital art, including book covers. You can see my work HERE!!!
Connect with Rima:
My Thoughts - 3.5 out of 5
Unicorns - I more than liked it!!
***Received the ebook from Entangled
Publishing for an honest review
The
cover is intriguing and attracts attention :)
My
son saw the author’s website and immediately mentioned Assassin’s Creed which
is a video game he knows, but I have no idea about it. Not sure if this book is somehow related to
that game, but I thought I should mention it just in case.
I
should also mention that rape is a topic in this book.
This
story is interesting and has some interesting dynamics. I’m hoping that this is going to be a series
because there are some references made at the end that have awesome
possibilities.
Zayn
is special though she doesn’t know why.
Zayn has a lot to overcome after her mother’s death. I loved going on the journey with her and
watching her figured out who she is because she kind of reminds me of my
students. They go along with anything
their friends say until they figure out who they are and what they need. Her connection with Earic who is supposed to
be her enemy is just as mysterious as her powers. He is someone who leaves an impression
because of his kind heart, and he doesn’t share the same prejudices as his
fellow knights. I do not want to say
anything more specific, but there is action galore, hunting, fighting, battles,
and much more. There are a lot of
learning opportunities with regard to culture and religious differences from
England to Syria.
I
recommend this story to YA book lovers who enjoy assassin type intrigues with a
little magic thrown in. I hope this is a
series because I think it will only get better as it goes.
Interested in reading???
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