A review by joliendelandsheer
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
5.0
This book simply blew my mind. I had heard some reviews on it before I started reading but not too many. It quickly became clear that I would love this book.
Ismae is such a strong character, given all that she endured. When the convent gives her a chance for a better life, she vows to make them, and Mortain, proud. Throughout the whole book Ismae grew in character. Sometimes in books, the main character suddenly realises "Oh no, I have been wrong all this time. This is the truth." but luckily this never happened in this book. She grows as a character in time, which makes her feel more real to me, as that is what we humans do, we grow in time.
Another thing that made me love this book is that there was never a dull moment. It reminded me a little bit of A game of thrones, with all the plotting and backstabbing and not knowing who to trust. It was so exciting and it didn't bore me for one minute.
One last thing I have to say about Grave Mercy is about the romance. I loved the fact that there was a little bit of romance in the book, but that it didn't overpower the actual story. Another great thing is that you can see their love and friendship grow, this was not a case of instalove at all!
Everyone should go out, buy this book and read it right now!
Ismae is such a strong character, given all that she endured. When the convent gives her a chance for a better life, she vows to make them, and Mortain, proud. Throughout the whole book Ismae grew in character. Sometimes in books, the main character suddenly realises "Oh no, I have been wrong all this time. This is the truth." but luckily this never happened in this book. She grows as a character in time, which makes her feel more real to me, as that is what we humans do, we grow in time.
Another thing that made me love this book is that there was never a dull moment. It reminded me a little bit of A game of thrones, with all the plotting and backstabbing and not knowing who to trust. It was so exciting and it didn't bore me for one minute.
One last thing I have to say about Grave Mercy is about the romance. I loved the fact that there was a little bit of romance in the book, but that it didn't overpower the actual story. Another great thing is that you can see their love and friendship grow, this was not a case of instalove at all!
Everyone should go out, buy this book and read it right now!