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The Assassin's Revenge
My name is Lenna Turgenov, and I'm an assassin.
I decided to stay at the Guild undercover, itching for revenge.
They killed Papa, and now they need to pay.
The Guild has a dirty secret, one I'm determined to bring to out into the light.
They've been hunting innocent vampire-human hybrids, a species the regular world has no clue even exists.
Can I avenge Papa and save the hybrids before the Benefactor catches on and kills us all?
I decided to stay at the Guild undercover, itching for revenge.
They killed Papa, and now they need to pay.
The Guild has a dirty secret, one I'm determined to bring to out into the light.
They've been hunting innocent vampire-human hybrids, a species the regular world has no clue even exists.
Can I avenge Papa and save the hybrids before the Benefactor catches on and kills us all?
- GenresUrban Fantasy
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2020
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November 9, 2020
*Source* Kindle Unlimited
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 4.0
*Thoughts*
The Assassin's Revenge is the second installment in author Shana Vernon's The Hybrid Chronicles. Picking up right where The Assassin's Daughter finished, Lenna Turgenov infiltrated the Guild to find out what happened to her father. She did. She also broke numerous rules that her father tried to tell her about keeping her head down, and not letting anyone know who she is for fear of reprisals. The good news is that she found her father. The bad news is that she didn't do enough to bring him home. Now, Lenna has an agenda. Find every person who was responsible for what happened to Alexei.
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*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 4.0
*Thoughts*
The Assassin's Revenge is the second installment in author Shana Vernon's The Hybrid Chronicles. Picking up right where The Assassin's Daughter finished, Lenna Turgenov infiltrated the Guild to find out what happened to her father. She did. She also broke numerous rules that her father tried to tell her about keeping her head down, and not letting anyone know who she is for fear of reprisals. The good news is that she found her father. The bad news is that she didn't do enough to bring him home. Now, Lenna has an agenda. Find every person who was responsible for what happened to Alexei.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
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January 8, 2021
An exciting, fast-paced emotional follow-up to the first book in the series.
Book one hooked me on The Hybrid Chronicles and book two exceeded expectations as a sequel. I love the dark development of Lenna's character as she deals with the death of her Papa and actively seeks revenge on the Guild members responsible. Vernon handles this with grace as she explores the deep, dark desires of the human mind as it tries to come to terms with such devastating loss.
But the book is far from a downer as it retains and builds on the humorous aspects of the story set up in book one; Lenna's relationships with her closest friends are by now well-established and the development of these relationships is beautiful and heart-warming. Her friends are her anchors and they keep her from losing herself to revenge. There are some truly beautiful moments showcasing the brighter side of life even when facing so much turmoil and strife. I need a Sofia and Ekon in my life!
Plus, some intriguing new characters are introduced, creating some riveting, and some hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud.
It was interesting watching Lenna continue her training at the Guild while hiding her revenge plot and still furthering the plot. I liked seeing her carry out normal guild missions which give a taste of what life is like for those not involved in the corruption of the guild. I love that we get a sense of life outside of the main plot of the story, showing a fully-developed world that still contains secrets waiting to be discovered.
There's so much I could write about here but the part that really blew me away was the ending; the last few chapters which brim with action that kept me rooted to my sofa and stopped me getting up even to refill my coffee. I HAD to get to the end because it was so intense I needed to find out what was going to happen next!
Vernon deals with the difficult topic of mental health, not through the main character (Lenna) directly but by showing the struggle of Sofia - and in this way she shows the response of a person (Lenna) who doesn't understand mental health herself, but who does her best to listen and to help her friend who needs her. This is one of the best showcasing of the right way to help someone through a struggle which you don't understand yourself that I've ever read, and it touched me deeply. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried, for all the right reasons. It felt validating and was a pleasure to read.
Then, the climax which has been building for a while breaks. Lenna faces off against her most hated enemy and the whole scene is so tense, fierce, and powerful that I had literal chills. It's everything I wanted and more. I finished reading it a few hours ago but I'm still in awe of the finesse with which Vernon culminates the tensions of the past two books - while also showing that the plot is even bigger than it first seemed and that there is still much to explore, leaving me desperate to read the third book as soon as it comes out.
Book one hooked me on The Hybrid Chronicles and book two exceeded expectations as a sequel. I love the dark development of Lenna's character as she deals with the death of her Papa and actively seeks revenge on the Guild members responsible. Vernon handles this with grace as she explores the deep, dark desires of the human mind as it tries to come to terms with such devastating loss.
But the book is far from a downer as it retains and builds on the humorous aspects of the story set up in book one; Lenna's relationships with her closest friends are by now well-established and the development of these relationships is beautiful and heart-warming. Her friends are her anchors and they keep her from losing herself to revenge. There are some truly beautiful moments showcasing the brighter side of life even when facing so much turmoil and strife. I need a Sofia and Ekon in my life!
Plus, some intriguing new characters are introduced, creating some riveting, and some hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud.
It was interesting watching Lenna continue her training at the Guild while hiding her revenge plot and still furthering the plot. I liked seeing her carry out normal guild missions which give a taste of what life is like for those not involved in the corruption of the guild. I love that we get a sense of life outside of the main plot of the story, showing a fully-developed world that still contains secrets waiting to be discovered.
There's so much I could write about here but the part that really blew me away was the ending; the last few chapters which brim with action that kept me rooted to my sofa and stopped me getting up even to refill my coffee. I HAD to get to the end because it was so intense I needed to find out what was going to happen next!
Vernon deals with the difficult topic of mental health, not through the main character (Lenna) directly but by showing the struggle of Sofia - and in this way she shows the response of a person (Lenna) who doesn't understand mental health herself, but who does her best to listen and to help her friend who needs her. This is one of the best showcasing of the right way to help someone through a struggle which you don't understand yourself that I've ever read, and it touched me deeply. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried, for all the right reasons. It felt validating and was a pleasure to read.
Then, the climax which has been building for a while breaks. Lenna faces off against her most hated enemy and the whole scene is so tense, fierce, and powerful that I had literal chills. It's everything I wanted and more. I finished reading it a few hours ago but I'm still in awe of the finesse with which Vernon culminates the tensions of the past two books - while also showing that the plot is even bigger than it first seemed and that there is still much to explore, leaving me desperate to read the third book as soon as it comes out.
February 17, 2021
Rating : 4.5 ⭐️
This is the second installment in the hybrid chronicles. It picked up where the first book ended, when Lenna slowly found out what really happened between her father and the guild. I gotta admit my prediction was a bit off with the revelation that happened at the end of the first book which made it more interesting.
Dark Lenna was a huge surprise, I didn’t expect she’d change this much but after what happened I guess it sums up. She’s definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Her vengeance journey kept me on edge the whole time. The fighting scenes got a bit more intense and I’m definitely up for it. The thought of someone betraying her soon just won’t get out of my mind since the number of people who knew the truth about her kept increasing, I was anxious all throughout. Her powers kept on evolving and I love how the people support her increased so much. Their bond was really wonderful and it warms my heart.
The few last chapters had several revelations which made me more excited on what’s gonna happen next. This book exceeded all my expectations and made me craving for the next and final installment! It was definitely a fun and enthralling read, highly recommended!
PS : I LOVE LUKA WITH ALL MY HEART! A new addition to my long list of book boyfriends ❤️.
This is the second installment in the hybrid chronicles. It picked up where the first book ended, when Lenna slowly found out what really happened between her father and the guild. I gotta admit my prediction was a bit off with the revelation that happened at the end of the first book which made it more interesting.
Dark Lenna was a huge surprise, I didn’t expect she’d change this much but after what happened I guess it sums up. She’s definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Her vengeance journey kept me on edge the whole time. The fighting scenes got a bit more intense and I’m definitely up for it. The thought of someone betraying her soon just won’t get out of my mind since the number of people who knew the truth about her kept increasing, I was anxious all throughout. Her powers kept on evolving and I love how the people support her increased so much. Their bond was really wonderful and it warms my heart.
The few last chapters had several revelations which made me more excited on what’s gonna happen next. This book exceeded all my expectations and made me craving for the next and final installment! It was definitely a fun and enthralling read, highly recommended!
PS : I LOVE LUKA WITH ALL MY HEART! A new addition to my long list of book boyfriends ❤️.
March 12, 2022
**I received an ARC copy of this book and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
The Assassin's Revenge is the second book in the Hybrid Chronicles. I think the writing has improved in this book. The first book I thought was too YA to be considered an adult book. However, this book has slid into the adult category for me. It had some spicy scenes and some bloody ones that might me too much for YA. However, it still had some YA tendencies, especially with the language.. like with "fang boy". Phrases like that it was pulls me away from the story.
Overall, I continued to be interested in the plot and characters. New developments occur and now the main characters seem to be on their next phase. I liked reading about them all training to be in the Guild and then going on some missions. However, I'm a little excited for them to branch out and for the story to finally continue with the hybrid plot. There are only three books and a short novella, so I will definitely continue the series.
Recommended for anyone who likes vampires, powers/gifts, YA type books with some adult aspects, etc.
The Assassin's Revenge is the second book in the Hybrid Chronicles. I think the writing has improved in this book. The first book I thought was too YA to be considered an adult book. However, this book has slid into the adult category for me. It had some spicy scenes and some bloody ones that might me too much for YA. However, it still had some YA tendencies, especially with the language.. like with "fang boy". Phrases like that it was pulls me away from the story.
Overall, I continued to be interested in the plot and characters. New developments occur and now the main characters seem to be on their next phase. I liked reading about them all training to be in the Guild and then going on some missions. However, I'm a little excited for them to branch out and for the story to finally continue with the hybrid plot. There are only three books and a short novella, so I will definitely continue the series.
Recommended for anyone who likes vampires, powers/gifts, YA type books with some adult aspects, etc.
November 3, 2020
Our heroine is out for revenge against the organization that killed her father. At the same time, she wants to prevent any other innocents from being hurt. A bit of a tall order.
This is book two of the series. The book works fine as a standalone, but I recommend starting at the beginning so you get the full effect.
This is something of a paranormal action adventure story with a young adult feel to it. The story is well written, and easy to read. The characters are well done and everything has a bit more depth to it than I found in the first book. Frankly, I think this one is a definite step up which is all to the good. Overall, it made for a fun adventure and I look forward to more in the future.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This is book two of the series. The book works fine as a standalone, but I recommend starting at the beginning so you get the full effect.
This is something of a paranormal action adventure story with a young adult feel to it. The story is well written, and easy to read. The characters are well done and everything has a bit more depth to it than I found in the first book. Frankly, I think this one is a definite step up which is all to the good. Overall, it made for a fun adventure and I look forward to more in the future.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
October 15, 2020
Another exciting read from @authorshanavernon. Lenna now seeks revenge on the guild after what they did to her father. Alongside her friends, Lenna plots the demise of all the guild members involved. She continues her relationship with Cade, until she learns of his hatred towards vampires and loyalty to his uncle Master Abbot. Lenna builds more friendships in this book and the comraderie is well written and enjoyable to read. We learn more about Luka and the hybrids and discover that Lenna has a brother and her mother is still alive. This was fast paced and action packed and definitely kept me on my toes with all the twists and turns.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 29, 2020
I know I probably shouldn't but I kind of like how dark and vicious Lenna is. I also love how vengeful and bloodthirsty and ok with killing she and Sofia are. She is an assassin and she owns it. And I love how supportive Lenna and Sofia they are of each other. There are so many great characters and relationships in this book but Sofia & Lenna’s friendship is probably my favourite. They are total soul sisters. I am also very happy with where things look to be heading on the romance front, and especially how things are not being rushed. Was not happy with a particular event because Sofia has been through enough. Eagerly awaiting the next instalment.
I received an ARC from the author.
I received an ARC from the author.
March 2, 2022
The second book starts where it left off in the first one but with lots of action at every step that Lenna takes. The world building continues and the story flows by easily. Many revelations are done, revenge is finally brought upon in a very dramatic way. It’s an easy read and adorably cute even after the violence, which I tell you is totally justified. Many lives are lost and the characters develop more strong characteristics and their bond strengthens with each page and mission. I’m dying to see what happens next with that ending.
November 13, 2021
This second installment book follows Lenna's revenge attempts against the assassin guild for abducting, torturing, and killing her father. Lenna, however, isn't facing the trials alone. She has a team of assassins and vampires working alongside her in this adventure-packed story. The characters show a lot of growth with some new characters being introduced. There are some twists and surprises throughout, but I'm looking forward to continuing the story in book 3.
December 5, 2020
Another great book by Shana Vernon. The Assassin's Revenge touches on some heavy topics (grief, loss, morals) while emphasizing the importance of the fact that family isn't only those with whom you share the same blood. There are times where found family can be even more important and beneficial and loving while blood ties mean almost nothing.
March 15, 2021
I was provided with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars. A great read if you're wanting a fast paced and easy read. The story continues on from the first book well. I feel it's at the expense of deeper character development though.
3.5 stars. A great read if you're wanting a fast paced and easy read. The story continues on from the first book well. I feel it's at the expense of deeper character development though.
January 9, 2022
Wow just wow! I was not prepared for how intense this book would be! I was totally taken by surprise where the story went and what happened to our beloved characters! I need some time to yell and cry I'll be rocking in the corner here for a bit!
July 24, 2022
Wow!!
Talk about exciting!!! This is a series that everyone should read. A lot of danger and a wonderful cast of characters. It just gets more and more fantastic. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Talk about exciting!!! This is a series that everyone should read. A lot of danger and a wonderful cast of characters. It just gets more and more fantastic. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
October 20, 2020
An assassin seeks personal revenge but at the same time, her quest will save innocents against a guild with a dark secret. I voluntarily received this book for an honest review.
November 11, 2020
I both love and Hate that this book just ends! I need the rest of the story!!
That light whip though! 🤩
That light whip though! 🤩
September 2, 2021
Good but needs editing
A good story but there needs a lot of editing done. There were so many errors that it distracted from the story.
A good story but there needs a lot of editing done. There were so many errors that it distracted from the story.
February 2, 2022
The Assassin's Revenge , had me laughing and crying . I found the story line quite good. I loved that she could change into a hawk and had to take her clothes with her.
September 5, 2024
𝟒 ★
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄 = Fantasy
𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇 = 258 pages
𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 = To my husband and son, who give me their unending love and support.
𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 = Torture, Murder, Death, Attempted Suicide
𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒
After the person she loves the most is taken from her, Lenna is determined to kill every single person who caused that pain. Slowly. Painfully. She stays undercover at the Guild, itching for revenge while slowly uncovering their dirty secret. They've been hunting innocent vampire-human hybrids, a species the regular world has no clue even exists. Can Lenna get vengeance and save the hybrids before the Benefactor catches on and kills us all?
**𝖳𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗄 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗀𝗂𝖿𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇 𝖠𝖱𝖢 𝖼𝗈𝗉𝗒 𝗂𝗇 𝖾𝗑𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗇 𝗁𝗈𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐.**
𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖
This emotional rollercoaster was one I really enjoyed. I was kept on edge throughout the whole novel because of all the intense moments!
The fast paced plot held everything I wanted: action, revenge, assassins, mystery, betrayal, secrets and romance! At times I thought some scenes felt too sudden for me but by the end everything was included for a reason. All the twists and turns that took place left me shocked and wanting more.
Lenna’s character is so dark and vicious while seeking her revenge which was a contrast from how she was in the previous novel but the change was very understandable! All the other side characters added humour and were realistic! I loved the friendship between them all especially the one between Lenna and Sophia. A new love interest was introduced and the moment Luka came into this story I was immediately shipping them together.
The slow burn romance aspect is one I also appreciate.
The ending was left on a slight cliffhanger so I’m very excited to continue reading the next and final book in this series ASAP!
Overall, such a fun, exhilarating fantasy novel! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄 = Fantasy
𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇 = 258 pages
𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 = To my husband and son, who give me their unending love and support.
𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 = Torture, Murder, Death, Attempted Suicide
𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒
After the person she loves the most is taken from her, Lenna is determined to kill every single person who caused that pain. Slowly. Painfully. She stays undercover at the Guild, itching for revenge while slowly uncovering their dirty secret. They've been hunting innocent vampire-human hybrids, a species the regular world has no clue even exists. Can Lenna get vengeance and save the hybrids before the Benefactor catches on and kills us all?
**𝖳𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗄 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗀𝗂𝖿𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇 𝖠𝖱𝖢 𝖼𝗈𝗉𝗒 𝗂𝗇 𝖾𝗑𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗇 𝗁𝗈𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐.**
𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖
This emotional rollercoaster was one I really enjoyed. I was kept on edge throughout the whole novel because of all the intense moments!
The fast paced plot held everything I wanted: action, revenge, assassins, mystery, betrayal, secrets and romance! At times I thought some scenes felt too sudden for me but by the end everything was included for a reason. All the twists and turns that took place left me shocked and wanting more.
Lenna’s character is so dark and vicious while seeking her revenge which was a contrast from how she was in the previous novel but the change was very understandable! All the other side characters added humour and were realistic! I loved the friendship between them all especially the one between Lenna and Sophia. A new love interest was introduced and the moment Luka came into this story I was immediately shipping them together.
The slow burn romance aspect is one I also appreciate.
The ending was left on a slight cliffhanger so I’m very excited to continue reading the next and final book in this series ASAP!
Overall, such a fun, exhilarating fantasy novel! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
May 29, 2022
3.5⭐️
“The Assassin’s Revenge” is book two in Shana Vernon’s The Hybrid Chronicles. This ends on a cliffhanger.
This book picks up after the events of The Assassin’s Daughter. If you’ve read the previous book you know how emotionally devastating things ended and if like be you couldn’t wait to get started on this one.
Lenna infiltrated the Guild to find her father, she found him, but unfortunately was too late to save him. Now he is gone and she seeks revenge on all those responsible for her Papas death. But not all is lost, she may have started out with the intention to keep her head down and to herself, Lenna ends up making friends that help keep her from losing herself to the lust for revenge.
Lenna’s character grows dark and vicious in this book after her loved one is taken from her. In the previous book she was a little naive, loyal and fierce, but now she is determined to find every single person responsible for the corruption in the Guild and nothing and no one can stop her.
The friendships Lenna forms between Sophia and Ekon are wonderful to read, they bring some light to what is a dark story. New faces make appearances and right from the beginning I knew that they were going to play a major role.
Things really take off in this book and I’m really excited to see how everything is going to be concluded in the next book.
“The Assassin’s Revenge” is book two in Shana Vernon’s The Hybrid Chronicles. This ends on a cliffhanger.
This book picks up after the events of The Assassin’s Daughter. If you’ve read the previous book you know how emotionally devastating things ended and if like be you couldn’t wait to get started on this one.
Lenna infiltrated the Guild to find her father, she found him, but unfortunately was too late to save him. Now he is gone and she seeks revenge on all those responsible for her Papas death. But not all is lost, she may have started out with the intention to keep her head down and to herself, Lenna ends up making friends that help keep her from losing herself to the lust for revenge.
Lenna’s character grows dark and vicious in this book after her loved one is taken from her. In the previous book she was a little naive, loyal and fierce, but now she is determined to find every single person responsible for the corruption in the Guild and nothing and no one can stop her.
The friendships Lenna forms between Sophia and Ekon are wonderful to read, they bring some light to what is a dark story. New faces make appearances and right from the beginning I knew that they were going to play a major role.
Things really take off in this book and I’m really excited to see how everything is going to be concluded in the next book.
June 30, 2023
This one was better than the 1st one. This one had a couple of surprises in it. Hope there is more to read. There are vampire- human hybrids to save in this story. While still trying to get revenge for her papa. Lenna is still with the guild. She has found out their secret. They are killing off vampire-human hybrids that are not known to everyone that they exist. Now it’s up to Lenna and the other trusted assassins to put a stop to it. Will they be successful or will they get caught? Read the book to find out.
November 27, 2021
I really fell in love with this whole series, I spent the weekend wrapped up in reading the entire series. I loved it and I couldn't put it down. It's an easy read and I recommend for someone who is looking for love, loss, magic, mythical creatures, and shapeshifters! This book series has it all!
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