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Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Historical Fiction Romance Fiction

by Robin LaFevers

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3.92 (70.5K ratings)
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description 549 pages

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 70.5K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 549 pages.

About Grave Mercy

Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.Ismae’s most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death’s vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has stolen her heart?

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Author Robin LaFevers
Published 2012
Pages 549
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 3.92 / 5.00
Total Ratings 70,476

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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70.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.92, Grave Mercy is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.92
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Grave Mercy?

Grave Mercy is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Grave Mercy worth reading?

Based on 70.5K reader ratings, Grave Mercy has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Grave Mercy?

Grave Mercy has 549 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Grave Mercy?

Grave Mercy was written by Robin LaFevers. It was first published in 2012.

What is the ISBN for Grave Mercy?

The ISBN-13 for Grave Mercy is 9780547628350.0.

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