Ok I will admit it. I probably liked this book way more than I should have. 
 Assassin's Heart was filled with mind-blowing twists that I couldn't help but love. I did not see any of it coming. The action was never in short supply and I loved every minute of it. 
 I did Sarah Ahiers did a wonderful job creating this intricate society in Lovero where the people pray to their god safraella and through her the families of clippers clip people for a fast rebirth. Lea is part of the Saldana family and rank as the highest family, but clash with the second family the Da Via's. Despite this feud Lea fell in love with Val, a Da Via. Her whole life comes crumbling down when in the night her home is burned to the ground leaving her the only one to make it out alive. Fleeing for her life Lea retreats with a plan for vengeance. 
 I liked the small Romeo & Juliet feel. Although I did not like Val at all so I have no idea how she found him appealing. I'm not completely sure it was just him who clouded her killer instinct. For her to be part of the Saldana's she often slipped up in her skills and training and got into hairy situations. But despite all that I really liked Lea. She never waivered in her faith in Safraella, it kept her going. She had no problem handling herself in battle. I also really liked Alessio. I liked the way he challenged Lea in the way she thought and acted. He gave her new perspective. 
 Assassin's Heart is a little dark and hopeful. I liked the way the story built up even though it got a little slow in the middle. The twists were so amazing and unbelievable. I loved the characters and cheered for them to make it out alive. I seriously just couldn't help but to love this book. Don't get me wrong it has some issues, but I'm more than willing to overlook them because I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I can't wait to see what's in store for the next book.