Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer
on August 12, 2025
Published by HarperCollins Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Romance / Fantasy, Fiction / Romance / Polyamory
Pages: 408 
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Source: NetGalley and the PublisherFirst Impressions
When I first picked up Warrior Princess Assassin, I was excited. Brigid Kemmerer is an author I’ve read before, and her stories usually pull me right in. This one definitely did in the beginning, I found myself flying through the opening chapters and settling into a world of danger, politics, and slow burn romantic tension. On the surface, it has everything a romantasy reader could want: multiple POVs, a solid fantasy backdrop, and characters circling each other in complicated ways. But once I got deeper, I realized the shine didn’t quite hold all the way through.
What Worked
The strongest element here is the multiple perspectives. Following Ky, Jory, and Asher gave the book variety and emotion, and I really enjoyed the balance between the characters. Ky and Asher in particular bring intensity and heart to their arcs, and there are plenty of moments where the chemistry between them all crackles off the page. The worldbuilding also feels immersive without being overly complicated, and the political intrigue adds a layer that raises the stakes in the background.
What Fell Short
Where it falters for me is in the execution. The writing often circles back on itself, repeating beats that slowed down the pacing rather than building momentum. I also struggled with Jory’s character. As the princess at the center of the story, I expected her to feel like the anchor, but instead her role didn’t quite mesh with the rest of the narrative. She never fully came together in a way that felt satisfying or central, which left her overshadowed by Ky and Asher.
Final Thoughts
Warrior Princess Assassin isn’t a bad book, it has plenty of tension, some great character moments, and a foundation strong enough to carry into a sequel. But it also feels uneven, rushed in places, and lacking in the depth I wanted from the character it promised to center. I’m curious enough to continue the series because there’s potential here, but I’ll be hoping for tighter writing and more from Jory’s character next time around.
Big thanks to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
🫶🏼 - Ali
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