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The Crown's Blade: Vow of Whispers Series
Death and virginity share an uncomfortable truth—everyone obsesses over losing them, but when the moment arrives, you're mostly mortified by the mess.
I was bred to be perfect.
Perfect body. Perfect blade. Perfect killer.
Raised inside a marble prison to serve the crown that made me, I am one of two surviving assassins from a program that used human girls like ingredients—measured, sharpened, and discarded. Now they’ve dressed me in silks, called me a gift, and sent me to marry the enemy king. My true mission? Slip a knife between his ribs and walk away smiling.
But the man I’m meant to kill isn’t what I expected.
He’s a guard. He’s a flirt. He’s maddeningly good at surviving every one of my assassination attempts. He also might be more than he claims. Fae. Fire-touched. Dangerous in a way that makes my bones ache and my instincts scream.
And the worst part?
He sees me.
Not the weapon. Not the mask. Me.
The more I try to carry out my orders, the more the lie starts unraveling. The court that raised me hid the truth of what I am. Of what he is. And when I finally learn who he really is, it’s too late.
Because the bond has already begun to form.
Because the dagger meant to kill him chose me first.
And because death was never the thing I feared losing most.
Perfect for fans of fantasy romance with Fae kings, deadly assassins, and dangerous magic.
I was bred to be perfect.
Perfect body. Perfect blade. Perfect killer.
Raised inside a marble prison to serve the crown that made me, I am one of two surviving assassins from a program that used human girls like ingredients—measured, sharpened, and discarded. Now they’ve dressed me in silks, called me a gift, and sent me to marry the enemy king. My true mission? Slip a knife between his ribs and walk away smiling.
But the man I’m meant to kill isn’t what I expected.
He’s a guard. He’s a flirt. He’s maddeningly good at surviving every one of my assassination attempts. He also might be more than he claims. Fae. Fire-touched. Dangerous in a way that makes my bones ache and my instincts scream.
And the worst part?
He sees me.
Not the weapon. Not the mask. Me.
The more I try to carry out my orders, the more the lie starts unraveling. The court that raised me hid the truth of what I am. Of what he is. And when I finally learn who he really is, it’s too late.
Because the bond has already begun to form.
Because the dagger meant to kill him chose me first.
And because death was never the thing I feared losing most.
Perfect for fans of fantasy romance with Fae kings, deadly assassins, and dangerous magic.
- GenresFantasy
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2025
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June 26, 2026
I liked Evolet as a character, but that was the only redeeming feature for me. This book is in serious need of editing, there were repeated phrases that obviously were copied from one place to another or just parts that didn't make sense that seemed like something was removed and the author forgot to check the impact. The modern references to spreadsheets etc, but no indication that the world has any kind of technology was weird.
The writing style is unnecessarily flowery, I think the author needs to cool it on the metaphors and similes - packing multiple similes into a single paragraph is bad enough, but they didn't even make sense! Like....
"We exit through a side door into air that doesn't taste like privilege and careful violence."
"Then he kisses me like a punctuation at the end of the world."
"The kiss tastes like terrible decisions and burnt bridges."
"Her name tastes like fire and bad decisions."
I thought at least the romance scenes might save this, but whilst stuff like the taste of the garden was written about in detail, any intimacy is alluded to in the briefest way possible!
This book felt like stale potato chips and horrible decisions.
The writing style is unnecessarily flowery, I think the author needs to cool it on the metaphors and similes - packing multiple similes into a single paragraph is bad enough, but they didn't even make sense! Like....
"We exit through a side door into air that doesn't taste like privilege and careful violence."
"Then he kisses me like a punctuation at the end of the world."
"The kiss tastes like terrible decisions and burnt bridges."
"Her name tastes like fire and bad decisions."
I thought at least the romance scenes might save this, but whilst stuff like the taste of the garden was written about in detail, any intimacy is alluded to in the briefest way possible!
This book felt like stale potato chips and horrible decisions.
September 27, 2025
This book had me absolutely hooked from the very first page! It’s got everything I love in a spicy fantasy romance—magic, tension, sarcasm, and of course that delicious fated mates pull. The dynamic between the leads is pure chaos in the best way: he can literally feel her emotions, which makes every snarky quip and sarcastic jab even more charged. The banter? Sharp enough to cut glass. The tension? Off the charts.
And then—plot twist—she was sent to kill him. Yep, the man she’s tied to by fate, the one who drives her crazy in every sense of the word. Cue a perfect storm of longing, betrayal, and “do I want to kiss you or set you on fire?” Oh, and speaking of fire—there’s fire magic, ice magic, and enough raw power flying around to make every confrontation feel explosive.
I adored the hidden identity angle, too. Watching them unravel each other’s secrets while trying not to give in to their chemistry was chef’s kiss. The spice hit exactly when it needed to, perfectly balancing all that slow-burn tension. If you love a mix of danger, magic, fated mates, and banter so good it’ll make you grin—this one’s a must-read!
And then—plot twist—she was sent to kill him. Yep, the man she’s tied to by fate, the one who drives her crazy in every sense of the word. Cue a perfect storm of longing, betrayal, and “do I want to kiss you or set you on fire?” Oh, and speaking of fire—there’s fire magic, ice magic, and enough raw power flying around to make every confrontation feel explosive.
I adored the hidden identity angle, too. Watching them unravel each other’s secrets while trying not to give in to their chemistry was chef’s kiss. The spice hit exactly when it needed to, perfectly balancing all that slow-burn tension. If you love a mix of danger, magic, fated mates, and banter so good it’ll make you grin—this one’s a must-read!
July 18, 2026
great banter & witty commentary
This novel was such a fun read! The banter & wit *chef’s kiss*, perfection. I was giggling & have so many hilarious 1 liners highlighted. The characters were beautifully developed & I enjoyed every moment of seeing E grow. The MFC was amazing, she had passion, heart, & soul! She navigated the confusing feelings of life in a relatable way & inspired the reader to prioritize themselves, their choices, their wants, & their needs. It was a great novel of self discovery, navigating cultural differences, & falling in love with the enemy. This novel explored propaganda, breaking the cycle of abuse, challenging self-limiting beliefs, & healing from abuse among other things. These topics were discussed in a manner that felt realistic, respectful, & showed survival.
This novel was such a fun read! The banter & wit *chef’s kiss*, perfection. I was giggling & have so many hilarious 1 liners highlighted. The characters were beautifully developed & I enjoyed every moment of seeing E grow. The MFC was amazing, she had passion, heart, & soul! She navigated the confusing feelings of life in a relatable way & inspired the reader to prioritize themselves, their choices, their wants, & their needs. It was a great novel of self discovery, navigating cultural differences, & falling in love with the enemy. This novel explored propaganda, breaking the cycle of abuse, challenging self-limiting beliefs, & healing from abuse among other things. These topics were discussed in a manner that felt realistic, respectful, & showed survival.
June 7, 2026
So close to 5⭐️
The writing style was enjoyable, the characters were great, banter was great, and the story line was well done.
I reaaally wanted this to be a 5 star book, but there were story inconsistencies that interrupted the reading experience. This mainly took the form of information that (I presume) the reader was meant to infer, but the writing doesn't point towards those conclusions enough (or at all). There were also times when characters responded to things that were not said, which was confusing.
The writing style was enjoyable, the characters were great, banter was great, and the story line was well done.
I reaaally wanted this to be a 5 star book, but there were story inconsistencies that interrupted the reading experience. This mainly took the form of information that (I presume) the reader was meant to infer, but the writing doesn't point towards those conclusions enough (or at all). There were also times when characters responded to things that were not said, which was confusing.
January 8, 2026
I don't want to write a title
I'd be lying if I said I enjoyed this book. The beginning was okay I really should have dnf'd when I realized that the banter was not for me. The whole book was just banter between three characters with a simple plot that could have been resolved on 150 pages. Felt like an episode of Gilmore girls.
I'd be lying if I said I enjoyed this book. The beginning was okay I really should have dnf'd when I realized that the banter was not for me. The whole book was just banter between three characters with a simple plot that could have been resolved on 150 pages. Felt like an episode of Gilmore girls.
March 15, 2026
good story
It was a cool story and a quick read but definitely felt unfinished. Some scenes that had no ending and went straight into a new scene. Some lines that are duplicated from one chapter to the next.
It was a cool story and a quick read but definitely felt unfinished. Some scenes that had no ending and went straight into a new scene. Some lines that are duplicated from one chapter to the next.
July 4, 2026
Ai cover, ai writer
Yeah, don't touch this author with a ten foot pole. The writing is a mess and clearly from the lack of editing, messy transitions and no plot all banter, this is an AI travesty. Even the cover is AI made. Do not recommend
Yeah, don't touch this author with a ten foot pole. The writing is a mess and clearly from the lack of editing, messy transitions and no plot all banter, this is an AI travesty. Even the cover is AI made. Do not recommend
August 18, 2026
Assassin to Queen
Love, love, love this story! Like Throne of Glass meets snarky Queen Charlotte. 5 stars and would recommend to anyone who loves a strong female heroine, a unique story, and a happy ending.
Love, love, love this story! Like Throne of Glass meets snarky Queen Charlotte. 5 stars and would recommend to anyone who loves a strong female heroine, a unique story, and a happy ending.
December 16, 2025
Leah Ryan is amazing writer, that brings normal BS to magical fantasy heights and I love it so very much
May 5, 2026
loved the humor
June 8, 2026
needs editting. but sharp witted with saucey banter. shes an assassin. hes a guard. but theres a hidden agenda
March 17, 2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 rounded up to 5 stars
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
I'm not gonna lie, this book could have done with a beta reader and a bit more editing, there are some plot points which could have been fleshed out a bit more and there's a bit of repatition, however the banter between Evolet & Leo is everything, I was smirking from their very first encounter, don't get me started on their vows, absolutely hilarious, while Evolet's interactions with the saved children & Askhe had me tearing up. I was fully invested in the story and immediately wanted to read it all over again as soon as I was finished.
Tropes:
- Assassin FMC
- Fae MMC
- He falls first & hard
- Banter
- Mate bond
- Hidden identity
- Dark past
- Enemies to lovers
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
I'm not gonna lie, this book could have done with a beta reader and a bit more editing, there are some plot points which could have been fleshed out a bit more and there's a bit of repatition, however the banter between Evolet & Leo is everything, I was smirking from their very first encounter, don't get me started on their vows, absolutely hilarious, while Evolet's interactions with the saved children & Askhe had me tearing up. I was fully invested in the story and immediately wanted to read it all over again as soon as I was finished.
Tropes:
- Assassin FMC
- Fae MMC
- He falls first & hard
- Banter
- Mate bond
- Hidden identity
- Dark past
- Enemies to lovers
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