Assassin's Heart by Sarah Ahiers

Assassin's Heart by Sarah Ahiers

With shades of Game of Thrones and Romeo and Juliet, this richly imagined fantasy from debut author Sarah Ahiers is a tale of love, lies, and vengeance. Fans of Kristin Cashore and Rae Carson will devour the flawlessly crafted action and inventive world building.

Seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana is a trained assassin. She was born into one of the nine clipper Families in the kingdom of Lovero who lawfully take lives for a price. As a member of the highest-ranking clan, loyalty to Family is valued above all, but that doesn't stop Lea from getting into a secret relationship with Val Da Via, a boy from a rival clan. Despite her better judgment, Lea has fallen in love with him; but she's confident she can anticipate any threat a mile away.

Then she awakens one night to a house full of smoke. Although she narrowly escapes, she isn't able to save her Family as their home is consumed by flames. With horror, she realizes that Val and his Family are the only ones who could be responsible. Devastated over his betrayal and the loss of her clan, there's just one thing on her mind: making the Da Vias pay. The heart of this assassin craves revenge.

Sarah Ahiers spent her youth outside with her brothers running around, painting pictures, and writing stories. She now has an MFA in writing for children and young adults, and while she spends less time outside, her writing has remained consistent. Assassin's Heart and Thief's Cunning are two of her books. Sarah has three dogs and a zoo full of animals in her Minnesota home. She collects steampunk hats and spends her free time with good games, good food, good friends, and good family when she's not writing. Visit www.sarahahiers.com to learn more about her.