Author: Lindsay Buroker
Rating: 5 stars
The Blurb:
Imperial law enforcer Amaranthe Lokdon is good at her job: she can deter thieves and pacify thugs, if not with a blade, then by toppling an eight-foot pile of coffee canisters onto their heads. But when ravaged bodies show up on the waterfront, an arson covers up human sacrifices, and a powerful business coalition plots to kill the emperor, she feels a tad overwhelmed. Worse, Sicarius, the empire's most notorious assassin, is in town. He's tied in with the chaos somehow, but Amaranthe would be a fool to cross his path. Unfortunately, her superiors order her to hunt him down. Either they have an unprecedented belief in her skills... or someone wants her dead.
Review:
When my sister first recommended this book to me I wasn't so sure if I was going to like it. I've never been more happy to be wrong in my life! I absolutely love this book. It's spectacularly written and the story really pulled me in.
The story takes place in the Turgonian Empire, also known as the most powerful nation in the world. Amaranthe Lokdon is an imperial law enforcer who aspires to be the first female sergeant. She deserves it too after being a corporal for six years and working harder than any man. A time comes when she is given the assignment of a lifetime. If she can complete it then she will get all she's ever dreamed of. The only problem is the assignment is finding and killing notorious assassin Sicarius. Things don't go as planned and Amaranthe finds herself on an intense mission, along with Sicarius, to save Emperor Sespian.
The heroine of the story, Amaranthe Lokdon is one of the best female role models in a book that I've encountered in quite awhile. She is strong, smart, and doesn't take no for an answer. throughout the book she assembles a ragtag crew of misfits. They include Maldynado; the confident fashion forward fighter, Books; the guilt ridden genius, Akstyr; the petulant young wizard, and Sicarius; the notorious and quiet assassin (and my personal favorite character).
This is the first book in an amazing series that I would recommend to anyone who loves adventure, witty banter, amazing characters, and a bit of romance. Plus as an added bonus if you have a kindle you can get the first book in the series for free!
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