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The Queen's Blade #3
Invisible Assassin
A fallen kingdom, a captured queen, and an assassin who could save them both… His queen is the enemy king’s prisoner, but the Queen’s Blade refuses to serve his foe. Unless he slays those who plot against her, however, she will die. Cotti Princes will taste the assassin's blade to ensure her safety and win his freedom, but powerful men plot his demise and that of the infant queen.
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First published December 19, 2010
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T.C. Southwell
37 books156 followersT. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa.
T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to romance and adventure, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she earns a living in the IT industry.
T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to romance and adventure, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she earns a living in the IT industry.
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August 3, 2012
Again, what can I say about a series that kept me up half the night with a racing mind? Not only that, but each book delivered with 7-900 pages and minimal errors.
Book III Invisible Assassin was another great read. Blade's character stays true throughout the series, and his lack of trust is a major theme in this book. His ability to adapt to a situation is right on with the tragedies he endured as a child, making him a near psychopath but with some small shred of humanity only glimpsed so briefly between kills.
Book III Invisible Assassin was another great read. Blade's character stays true throughout the series, and his lack of trust is a major theme in this book. His ability to adapt to a situation is right on with the tragedies he endured as a child, making him a near psychopath but with some small shred of humanity only glimpsed so briefly between kills.
April 27, 2012
There comes a point when your natural taste in the book finally overwhelms your curiosity about what is going to happen at the end. This book is it.
Stilted language, pointless (at least by book 3) plot points and side tracks, and an overall lack of depth that has me wanting to beat the crap out of the characters. Especially Blade. Can you get anymore Emo??!
No more. I'm done with these.
Stilted language, pointless (at least by book 3) plot points and side tracks, and an overall lack of depth that has me wanting to beat the crap out of the characters. Especially Blade. Can you get anymore Emo??!
No more. I'm done with these.
January 5, 2013
Ehhh....it's starting to fall apart. I hate what has happened to the Queen's character and pretty much everything the stupid dove girl does makes me roll my eyes. Blade is getting annoying as well. Why do I keep reading these books? I'm stupidly hoping they get better.
January 8, 2019
I almost had to stop reading this one. I feel like all the characters are going in a circle or going through the same crisis’ with different villains. I really enjoyed this series at the beginning so it’s really disappointing that I’m not more in love with the characters. I really just don’t care what happens to any of them anymore. I might try to finish the series since I loved the first 2 it may have just been a plateau book for me.
June 15, 2015
This is a blanket review for the series as I didn’t find enough differences between the books to warrant separate reviews. The Queen’s Blade Series consists of six books, eight if you count the two prequels, that tells the story of two kingdoms torn by war. Queen Minna-Satu is determined to end the fighting that is destroying her kingdom and sets forth on the path foretold by a seer. In her quest to complete the prophecy she takes the assassin Blade into her employ and the perilous journey described in the following six books begins.
The first book in the series, “The Queen’s Blade,” is a free book. It starts out a bit slow but once the story begins following Blade the action is never absent for long and that trend continues through the series. Of course, the first free book ends in a cliff hanger so you just have to buy the next one, and the next one, and the next one…
The main character in the series, Blade, is a well rounded character that draws readers in. He is a hard man who cares for none but himself, however, the occasional glimpses of his consideration for others and the slowing growing revelation of his horrendous past builds a relationship between him and the reader that keeps the pages turning. Blade is supported by a full cast of well developed characters, both friend and foe, leading to a very readable book.
My biggest complaint was the repetition that becomes more noticeable towards the end of the series. Eventually it seems to be a cycle of Blade being wounded nearly to death, being rescued and nursed back to health, being captured, escaping, being wounded, being nursed, being captured, escaping, etc. That aside, the backdrop for the story is constantly changing and, while assassinations figure prominently in the plot, the storyline has enough changes to keep the reader interested. When all is said and done I would recommend this book to any readers of fantasy, especially the young adult category.
The first book in the series, “The Queen’s Blade,” is a free book. It starts out a bit slow but once the story begins following Blade the action is never absent for long and that trend continues through the series. Of course, the first free book ends in a cliff hanger so you just have to buy the next one, and the next one, and the next one…
The main character in the series, Blade, is a well rounded character that draws readers in. He is a hard man who cares for none but himself, however, the occasional glimpses of his consideration for others and the slowing growing revelation of his horrendous past builds a relationship between him and the reader that keeps the pages turning. Blade is supported by a full cast of well developed characters, both friend and foe, leading to a very readable book.
My biggest complaint was the repetition that becomes more noticeable towards the end of the series. Eventually it seems to be a cycle of Blade being wounded nearly to death, being rescued and nursed back to health, being captured, escaping, being wounded, being nursed, being captured, escaping, etc. That aside, the backdrop for the story is constantly changing and, while assassinations figure prominently in the plot, the storyline has enough changes to keep the reader interested. When all is said and done I would recommend this book to any readers of fantasy, especially the young adult category.
August 11, 2013
In how many ways can you say "The man who's going to rescue me from you is standing right behind you"? Ask Minna.
This is a minireview for the whole series, since the books are somewhat similar:
This series follows an assassin, aptly called an instrument of destiny at some point, who changes the fate of three kingdoms while finding himself in the process (mostly in the last book. It's a very slow finding of self)
Thus, awesome characters, slow plot and next to no drama(until #6). There are a lot of action scenes, quite a lot, and the protagonist gets caught and makes a daring escape in every book, sometimes even twice or thrice in the same book.
Three stars is my assessment of the series, growing to four when there's a discussion that does nothing but reveal something about the character or the relationship between characters and their place in the world.
This is a minireview for the whole series, since the books are somewhat similar:
This series follows an assassin, aptly called an instrument of destiny at some point, who changes the fate of three kingdoms while finding himself in the process (mostly in the last book. It's a very slow finding of self)
Thus, awesome characters, slow plot and next to no drama(until #6). There are a lot of action scenes, quite a lot, and the protagonist gets caught and makes a daring escape in every book, sometimes even twice or thrice in the same book.
Three stars is my assessment of the series, growing to four when there's a discussion that does nothing but reveal something about the character or the relationship between characters and their place in the world.
August 20, 2015
I am always left speechless after reading a book from these series. As I make my way through the stories, I am caught wondering what would I do after I finish this series. It's almost haunting how this series is going affect me. Why does Blade just keep almost dying and then surviving? Why does his pessimism always make me believe that there is no hope for the two kingdom and why is this book so damn good?! This is really the first series that I've completely and utterly surrendered to. I really do recommend this book for those who crave for fantasy, adventure and a person who has a cold heart!
February 22, 2014
Twists and turns, plots and sub plots, innocents and heroes fall along the way as the story continues. An interesting read with an underlying theme made more so as the tale refuses to follow the conventional story line. Nice work even though the complexity of the final chapters in this particular episode verge on the bizarre. Four stars and my thanks to the author for a thoroughly engaging episode.
February 7, 2012
Book 3 of The Queen's Blade series was every bit as good as book one. So much of the material covered, the choices faced by the characters was heart breaking. Where do you find yourself, build a future for yourself when duty and the fate of thousands rests on your shoulders? Will be interesting to see what comes next.
April 6, 2011
This installment of the Queen's Blade focused more on Blade himself. I found it enlightening finding out a little bit more about his youth. I think the ending was enticing when Shamsara hinted at the importance of Blade himself... still can't wait to get to the next book!
September 20, 2012
I just can't get enough of blade. He is such an awesome alpha male character, and I love how encased you become with his life, with his thoughts. I finished the series a couple of weeks ago and still find myself thinking about him. YES - he -and the series- is that good.
October 30, 2013
I like how in this series, Blade's abilities always remains the same - doesn't become magically stronger or more powerful, he's just insanely lucky and skilled.
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January 14, 2022
This is yet another compelling read in the Queens Blade series. I don't want to write too much because I'd end up with spoilers and a book this good has to be experienced without prior knowledge (although I've read the series 50+ times!!! YES it's THAT good!)
June 11, 2011
While it was good, it didn't captivate me quite like the second book.
September 30, 2011
I think this book was better than the second and, again, I have a lot of praise for this series as a whole.
May 3, 2012
This series gets better with each book. The last few chapters really had me wanting #4. Cant wait to get it!
October 12, 2012
Nothing to say except that I love this series...
May 27, 2013
This series has kept me up at night trying to finish that next chapter. I loose the battle nightly.
Blade, who I am in love with, has stayed true to his unfortunate background.
Blade, who I am in love with, has stayed true to his unfortunate background.
June 17, 2014
As the series progress, the character of Blade evolves, endearing him all the more. I love how the story twists and expose subplots and angles.
January 12, 2016
CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP
September 25, 2011
Awsome! Better than the second adn alot more eventful and bursts with emotion.
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