Published by HarperTeen in February 2016
Debut Author, 2016
"In the kingdom of Lovero, nine rival Families of assassins lawfully kill people for a price. As a highly skilled member of one of these powerful clans, seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana has always trusted in the strength of her Family. Until she awakens to find them murdered and her home in flames. The Da Vias, the Saldanas’ biggest enemy, must be responsible—and Lea should have seen it coming. But her secret relationship with the Da Vias’ son, Val, has clouded her otherwise killer instinct—and given the Da Vias more reason than ever to take her Family down.
Racked with guilt and shattered over Val’s probable betrayal, Lea sets out to even the score, with her heart set on retaliation and only one thought clear in her mind: make the Da Vias pay." -- From Goodreads
Will you like it?
Lea is a kick ass assassin (female power!). I loved the Mob aspects of this story, coupled with the threads of Romeo and Juliet. While I did have a couple of moments where I wanted to beat Lea over the head with a stick, she did end up redeeming herself at the end (major character development). Overall, this book is for you if you like fantasy coupled with star-crossed lovers and the Mob. I hope Val plays a larger role in the next story.
Disclosure: I borrowed a copy of this book from my local library.
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