This sampler was an interesting read. I've read some of this author's work before, but it has been years and her writing style seems to have changed. It wasn't insanely gripping in the first few chapters, but it was interesting enough that I would like to continue. There is already indications of court intrigue, assassins (unsure of their complete job description yet), and secrets waiting to be released. It seems to have a quick start, and the story doesn't trudge through a ton of detail and world-building before getting to some of the action. The world seems to develop more with the story. I look forward to reading this, and probably the sequel that comes out in 2021.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Books for providing a copy of this eARC sampler for review.

It starts with an infodump that immediately tanked my interest.  It could do with some more showing and less telling. It was more interesting when the main character’s storyline picked up, but probably still not enough for me to read the whole thing.

I’m still not interested in reading this book after reading this sampler. So I guess it did it’s job. Thank you very much

I love this author's work, and I was intrigued by the blurb and the book cover. The Queen's Assassin appears to be a YA fantasy with many elements well loved by readers of the genre. You immediately get sucked into the storyline right from the start. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the novel.

I would love to thank Melissa de la Cruz, Penguin Young Readers Group and NetGalley for the advance sneak peek at this book.

I loved having a sneak peak into the latest Melissa de la Cruz book! I've recently read her Alex and Eliza trilogy which I really enjoyed so to get the chance at her new fantasy book was a dream!

As this was a sneak preview it left me wanting more! The beginning sets the scene for what will be a wonderful fantasy story line with hints at a possible romance in the future...

I cant wait until the book is released to get stuck in and find out more! This is sure to be a 5 star read to keep you hooked from the beginning

Yes, yes, yes! First time reading this author. Was attracted to the cover and it did not disappoint. Even though it was just an excerpt, I look forward to seeing how the Kingdom of Renovia develops, I like King Esban and want to see how Queen Lilianna manages the kingdom and the promise she and Cordyn Holt made. I really enjoy the Aunts and want to hear more about them and Shadow and the Guild. Plus, I cant wait to see how Shadow plays into the story , what the Aphrasians want with her and who will get the Deian Scrolls. Eagerly awaiting it’s release. Will now go search for other books by this author.

I enjoyed the shifting POV's (first person and third person) in this sample. It made the characters stand out and kept things lively. However, I struggled my way through this sample.

I think my issue was that this appears to be a very plot-driven story (from what I could tell in the sample) and I am more into character-driven stories.

Thanks to Penguin Young Readers Group and NetGalley for the advance sample of this book

Hmmmm, decent enough setup and character development in this sampler, but I just wasn't drawn in as quickly as I would have liked. Nothing stood out as too exceptional, but it could pick up where my sample left off. While I enjoy multiple perspectives in a book, I didn't like the shifting POVs - in 1st and 3rd person!

Thanks to Penguin Young Readers Group and NetGalley for the advance sample of this book.

I would definitely buy this book when it comes out
Even though it was just a piece, I was sucked in with every sentence.
I am ot a big fan of firt person POV, but I will make an exception for this.

The Queen's Assassin is a promising YA fantasy with many elements readers of the genre will love. It starts out in an intriguing and immersive way and definitely makes me look forward to reading the rest of the novel.
Many thanks to PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group and Net Galley for the advance look at this book.

This seems like a good book so far! Nothing particularly exceptional, but who knows after one excerpt. It seems pretty typical YA fantasy but I really don’t know after just a few chapters.

Having previously read the Witches of East End books by this author, I was initially excited to read the sampler for The Queen's Assassin. I was so very, very disappointed. I'm not a fan of shifting POV because it feels, to me, very distracting and jarring. I briefly considered searching for the full novel and giving it a solid try, but after slogging my way through the entire sampler, I rejected that idea. Honestly, I wish I had used the time I spent reading the sample to clean my bath instead. That way, at least, I would have had a shiny tub in which to soak with an actual good book.

My thanks, and apologies, to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing The Queen's Assassin Sampler to me in exchange for my honest review.