Every word seemed to matter, and to be carefully chosen and layered in this fantasy-epic-romance. The heroine is a champion at a game far more complicated than chess, and the book and the plot feel like an intricately played game as well. The world is amazing, the secondary characters intriguing enough but not detracting from the main ones. I recommend it highly. The cover captures both the lush world-building of the story, through the dress and heroine, and the underlying violence and deception of the complex games everyone is playing, just to stay alive, through the dagger. Perfect. The tale that Amy weaves is spellbinding. She immerses the reader in this highly detailed and unique war-ridden world full of magic, wonder, intrigue, and love despite the obstacles and differences. The intricacy she puts into creating this imagery for us is seriously commendable and unlike anything I’ve seen from a writer in a long time. The love is imperfect and all the more valuable for it. The protagonist, Vitala, has lived through some very powerful situations that have shaped her actions and speech in the story. The fact that Amy was able to capture that and set the characters apart with discernible characteristics is amazing. This romance, has enough elements to attract a different type of reader audience. For example, those that like more action and plot development in their story versus a constantly hot and heavy romance whose plot may not be as much a priority. Its potential is vast and Amy did a great job conveying that to us as her readers. Lucien is special in his own way and quite the personality. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and I’d recommend it to anyone needing a little action in their life.
What do You think about Assassin's Gambit (2013)?
Quite good. Keen to read the rest of the series.
—yuri
