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Grave Mercy: His Fair Assassin, Book I Audiobook
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Robin LaFevers has enchanted young readers with her Nathaniel Fludd: Beastologist and Theodosia series, which earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly. In Grave Mercy, LaFevers crafts a fantastical tale sure to win her a new fan base among young adults. Escaping an arranged marriage, 17-year-old Ismae finds sanctuary in the St. Mortain convent, where the sisters worship the gods of old. There Ismae learns that the God of Death has special plans for her-a destiny that will one day compel her to betray the man she loves.
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"Grave Mercy pulled me in from the very first page. Ismae's story was compelling, unconventional, pretty strange, but very cool! I loved how she eventually learned how to take control over her own life and make her own decisions."
— Erin (5 out of 5 stars)
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“With characters that will inspire the imagination, a plot that nods to history while defying accuracy, and a love story that promises more in the second book, this is sure to attract feminist readers and romantics alike.”
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“Fiction and history coalesce in a rich, ripping tale of assassinations, political intrigue, and religion in fifteenth-century Brittany…LaFevers’ ambitious tapestry includes poison and treason and murder, valor and honor and slow love, suspense and sexuality and mercy. A page-turner with grace.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
“Rich in historical detail, well-realized characters, political machinations, and enticingly prickly scenes between Ismae and Duval, LaFevers’ complex tale incorporates magic both sparingly and subtly. This powerful first volume of the His Fair Assassin series should attract many readers.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month, April2012
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One of the 2012 Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books for Teens
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One of the 2012 Amazon Best Books of the Year for Teens
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Selected for the Spring 2012 Kids' Indie Next List: Teens
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A 2012 Publishers Weekly Best Book: Children's Fiction
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A 2012 School Library Journal Best Book
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A 2012 Booklist Editors’ Choice Selection for Youth
Grave Mercy Listener Reviews
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" The past was too slow for me "
— Manlin, 2/18/2014 -
" this book was incredibly awesome. it balanced a certain kind of badassedness with a minimal amount of love interest and imposing war. it was definitely a must-read!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Emily, 2/16/2014 -
" Loved, loved, loved this book. Something about a female that can take care of herself makes me smile. "
— Tabitha, 1/31/2014 -
" This was such a good book!! it was well researched and written, the characters were likeable and fallable, and everything is not what it seems. I am looking forward to the second book with much anticipation. "
— Angie, 1/20/2014 -
" Really good book. The first 100 pages took me forever because I was not that intrested. But the rest of the book makes up for it. It has war and romance. Love and Hate. Good and evil. It is perfect. "
— Casey, 1/12/2014 -
" Fantastic (slightly predictable) but soo great! If you like good historical fiction, a small twist of magic and a little love-this is a great book. Graceling fans -the next book for you to pick up! "
— Sarah, 12/12/2013 -
" It's a romance story with an occasional killing. Also predictable. Eh "
— Quiqui, 11/2/2013 -
" Wow! O saw this in a bookshop and got it out from our library and it helped me pass my Humanities test! This book is awesome! "
— Thorn, 7/12/2013 -
" This was a really fun read. It reminded me a lot of "Graceling" and I really enjoyed the characters. I look forward to reading the next one and following another "assassin's" story. "
— Nicole, 6/28/2012 -
" Really liked this. Interesting concept, and I can't wait to read more. There are a few flaws (start expecting every character to be traitorous) but it really kept the pages turning. "
— Meagan, 5/20/2012 -
" Once again, I wish I could give fractions on the ratings. This would be a 3.75. This was a fun read and I'll read the next one in the series when it comes out. "
— Tracy, 5/4/2012
About Robin LaFevers
Robin LaFevers was raised on a steady diet of fairy tales, Bulfinch’s Mythology, and nineteenth-century poetry. It is not surprising she grew up to be a hopeless romantic. She is the author of over fourteen books for young readers, including the Theodosia series, and the Nathaniel Fludd series, among others.
About Erin Moon
Erin Moon is a professional actor and an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator of over 150 novels. She lives and records in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.