tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180903609109398938.post4048925427221952557..comments2023-11-24T12:01:57.594-05:00Comments on Forever Lost in Books: Grave Mercy : Book ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180903609109398938.post-7478728023327344722012-05-16T00:47:50.448-04:002012-05-16T00:47:50.448-04:00Grave Mercy is a historical novel, it certainly di...Grave Mercy is a historical novel, it certainly didn't read like one! Ismae's story is as engrossing and action-packed as it is intelligent and emotionally driven.<br /><br />What I loved most about Grave Mercy was Ismae's growth from a broken, hopeless girl, to a confident and strong woman. Once taken in by the convent, young Ismae learns skills she could never have dreamed of learning in her old life. She learns thousands of ways to kill and finally finds a home in the convent. Ismae's personal growth was certainly not limited to her confidence and strength: She grew emotionally the most of all. She learned of real love, due to the kindess and trust of Duval.<br /><br />Robin did a fantastic job developing the relationship between Duval and Ismae! It was such a natural and believable progression. Both Duval and Ismae were constantly on guard with one another, worried the other might betray them. Yet, somehow, over time they were able to gain each other's trust. Their love carried a realness with it that is rare in YA books these days. I also enjoyed the fact that their relationship didn't overshadow their duty. Both Ismae and Duval maintained noble and loyal intentions throughout the book.Francehttp://tearingdownvsbuildingup.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180903609109398938.post-63366478603258121522012-04-29T13:42:14.159-04:002012-04-29T13:42:14.159-04:00Sounds like a fun book. I am always on the lookout...Sounds like a fun book. I am always on the lookout for good books. I love strong female characters. It's so refreshing! I will have to pick this one up. Thanks for the review. <br />Brittany SAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314635741690962616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180903609109398938.post-84161625147138697292012-04-24T23:37:27.294-04:002012-04-24T23:37:27.294-04:00I loved this book it was just so good. Ismae is ce...I loved this book it was just so good. Ismae is certainly one of my favorite female protagonists in a good long while.Kristin A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15763712406760271208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180903609109398938.post-18437098594470866852012-04-24T11:20:47.818-04:002012-04-24T11:20:47.818-04:00So many people seem to love this book, I'm goi...So many people seem to love this book, I'm going to have to read this soon.<br /><a href="http://janieraeldridge.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Janiera @ This is From My Heart </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419392169830704940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180903609109398938.post-838956898658340032012-04-24T07:25:20.846-04:002012-04-24T07:25:20.846-04:00I totally agree about Duval! I would have LOVED to...I totally agree about Duval! I would have LOVED to see him more in the book book (especially with a little more romance!)Tara Parsellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371722859323196164noreply@blogger.com