Review: The Queen's Assassin

The Queen's Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caledon is bound to the Queen by a blood vow. He must find the missing Deian Scrolls that were taken many years ago. He is also the best at what he does, which is why he is the one and only Queen’s Assassin. Shadow wants to join the Guild. She has been training her entire life and wants to follow in the footsteps of the strong women who raised her. Because magic is now forbidden, she has learned to control her powers and keep them secret. After events bring Shadow and Cal together, they forge an alliance as assassin and apprentice to bring down this new threat to Renovia. In a world full of secrets, who can they trust? What truths will they uncover along the way?

The Queen’s Assassin is the first book in the Queen’s Secret series. This fantasy-romance will grab reader’s attention at the start and de la Cruz has crafted characters that are easy to love and hate. I must tell readers that the romance portion is not overwhelming, so if you are looking for more of a fantasy, this book will still satisfy. It has action, adventure and a lot of intrigue. The story is told in alternating voices of the two main characters, yet readers will find the story more full from this experience and it will be enjoyed by readers who enjoyed Maas’ Throne of Glass series. I appreciated this first book and look forward to the next book in the series. Too bad we must wait for a title and release date.


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