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 The His Fair Assassin series is one of the best YA historical fiction series out there and so, I had complete and utter faith that LaFevers would end this series on a high note. I was right to put faith in her because Mortal Heart is an excellent companion novel and conclusion to one of my favorite series. I loved this book so much and I didn't want this book to ever end. 
 Annith has waited her whole entire life to leave the covenant, waiting for the day that Mortmain will send her out on a mission of her own. Ismae and Sybella are using the skills they've learned in the field, while Annith just sits there just waiting and waiting. When Annith discovers that she's going to be the next Seeress, she's not happy because that means she'll never get her chance to leave the Covenant. When Annith decides to run away from her prison, she discovers that nothing is what she expected it to be... 
 Mortal Heart is slow-paced, but there was never a moment in which I felt bored with this book or Annith. I felt just as frustrated with the covenant as Annith did and I think the slow-paced magnified how horrifying being cooped up in there would feel like. LaFevers is a masterful writer and her prose is enchanting and intricate, making readers feel Brittany feel like it's just around the corner. The beauty in this novel lies in the historical intrigue and it's clear to me that this novel is so well-researched and plotted. History has never been something I've been interested in, but LaFevers makes it engaging and accessible to readers, an extremely impressive feat. 
 I think out of all three of the His Fair Assassin's major heroines, Annith is my favorite by a long shot. I loved watching Annith finally take control of her life after so long and exercise the independence she longed for. She's no longer the young helpless girl she once was, this Annith is powerful and so strong that she'll do whatever she wants to fix out her life. In addition, her romance made my heart fill with glee and keep me turning the pages like a tornado. 
 The plot twists in Mortal Heart come fast and hit home hard, filling me with complete shock and awe. The story-line never ceases to surprise even when the final pages roll around and the conclusion is truly something incredible. I usually have qualms with series conclusion, but MH is the real deal and it is perfect. 
 Mortal Heart is a superb novel and it made me want to reread this glorious series, an idea which sounds even more tempting as I write this review. Go read the His Fair Assassin series, but just know that you'll probably have to clear the rest of your week as you'll want to binge all three books in a row.