Silver (The Queen & the Assassin #2)by Lisette Marshall
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Synopsis:
He chose not to kill her. Will his life be the price he must pay?
The Queen
Tamar just wants the world to go back to normal after her guard’s betrayal. Back to the familiar schemes and squabbles. Back to a court she can control. But the dangerously seductive assassin sleeping in her bed won’t be so easily controlled, and his stubborn defiance of her authority isn’t the only threat to her court.The Assassin
No one disobeys the Empress of the Taavi Empire without consequences, and Runo is doing far worse than disobey her. But another assassin on his trail isn’t the consequence he expected. Let alone the one infamous Silver Dagger who still has a few personal scores to settle with him… A grudge that doesn’t only put his own life in danger, but Tamar’s too.A vengeful enemy
With an old enemy on her way to the Red Castle, the queen and the assassin must once again fight for their lives – and love. But as their secrets grow heavier and their differences turn into disagreements, can they trust each other enough to survive?Silver is the second book of The Queen & The Assassin, a steamy fantasy romance trilogy taking place in the dangerous, passionate world of the Five Kingdoms. Perfect for readers of enemies to lovers fantasy and adult fairy tale romances, it tells a story of deadly intrigue, dark secrets and sizzling forbidden love.
Review:
Silver was a forbidden romantasy that was filled with charm, romance and political intrigue. This was an incredible continuation of The Queen & The Assassin Series, and I loved where this story led us. If you’re a fan of steamy romance, characters that will have you rooting for them, and fabulous angst, definitely add this series to your tbr!
He finally had a game to play. And he wasn’t going to wait a minute longer.
Runo is one of my favorites! I loved his dark humor and that while he could hold an air of hostility, he also had the ability to inject laughter in those moments too. He had such a spectacular way of making me feel multiple things at once. So as the story unfolded, I loved watching him make friends in the guard and the townspeople. Runo was clever, charismatic, sweet, kind, thoughtful, and so easy to fall for. When an assassin was sent after him from the Empress, I truly had no clue where this story would go. It kept me glued to the pages!
He slammed his mouth into hers.
It was a challenge, a confession, and a command at once– a kiss demanding full and instant surrender.
Tamar was in a precarious situation. As she grew closer to Runo, no one could know. Not even those closest to her knew about their steamy nights together or the friendship that was forming between them. So as Tamar was civil at best in public with Runo, it cut like a knife. I understood why, but still, it hurt. Especially since Tamar seemed to keep her guard up around Runo. She was so damaged from her ex-husband, and I wanted her to be brave. Just like she was as a ruler. I wanted her to open up and tell Runo exactly how she felt.
I just want you here. I just want you with me. But she didn’t speak the words, and the silence that fell was not an inviting silence by any means.
Tamar and Runo together were so much fun. I loved the bond that was forming between them, and I kept all of my fingers crossed that one day Runo would rule alongside Tamar! Runo had no problems calling Tamar out on her bs, and Tamar had no qualms about being playful with Runo. And their steamy moments were done so fabulously *fans face*!
You just spent decades looking for a place where your heart wouldn’t kill you.
Silver left us at the perfect stopping point where we could breathe and also be excited for that next book. I’m so glad this trilogy is complete, because I jumped right into the next one already. And if you’ve read her series, The Princess and the Spy, you’ll be so happy to see some of our favorites in this story!
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