Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
This is the eighth TAYSHAS book I have read, and so far, it is my favorite. It has all the elements I love: mysticism, medieval setting, strong woman lead character, intrigue, and a love story. Of course, this is the beginning of a trilogy, but I will gladly read the others if they are as good a read as this one was.
Our heroine is Ismae, a daughter/handmaiden of death. This means she was sired by Death, and becomes one of his assassins. After having killed two traitors in the court of the duchess of Brittany, Anne, Ismae is sent to court with Anne's bastard brother, Duval, to seek out further treachery. Everywhere she turns, Ismae encounters possible traitors to Anne, but has to have solid proof before she can put them to death.
Along the way, she finds love, and quite possibly the biggest traitor of them all; one who uses Ismae's convent for his own needs.
Fantastic book!
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