Mortal Heart

Robin LaFevers

Annith has watched her gifted sisters at the convent come and go, carrying out their dark dealings in the name of St. Mortain, patiently awaiting her own turn to serve Death. But her worst fears are realized when she discovers she is being groomed by the abbess as a Seeress, to be forever sequestered in the rock and stone womb of the convent. Feeling sorely betrayed, Annith decides to strike out on her own.

She has spent her whole life training to be an assassin. Just because the convent has changed its mind doesn't mean she has.

Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Red Queen, and The Cruel Prince.

Reviews

"Both a powerful tale of political intrigue and a heady supernatural romance, memorable adventure will entirely satisfy devotees of this series"
starred review - Publishers Weekly

"LaFevers again mesmerizes her readers through the political struggles of 15th century Brittany and the intrigues of the followers of Mortain"
starred review - School Library Journal

"[LaFevers] offers readers worthy heroines: fair assassins whose emotions and choices are as rich and complex as their fearsome abilities"
starred review - Booklist

"Teens looking for strong, engaging female characters, the evolution of ancient traditions, or a solid adventure tale will adore every page"
VOYA

"Continues the previous page-turning story form with a what-happens next compulsion."
The School Librarian