Okay Ms. Brigid Kemmerer... I see you with your SLOOOOWW burn adult fantasy debut. Overall, a very enjoyable read. The last 10% was a wild ride and I can’t believe you made us wait so long for the “circle of safety,” just saying.

Brigid has a great writing style that is easy to read and understand while still being engaging. I do feel like the story was mostly driving by the love triangle and because I didn't have a great connection with any of those characters, it fell a bit flat for me. Most chapters felt like the character was mostly just thinking about if they were interested in the other two main characters instead of the plot/looming war. I think I would have liked to see the back story flushed out a bit more and seen some more growth to feel more of a connection prior to them actually engaging in the love thoughts. As we neared the end of the book the plot began to pick up a bit more and I found myself more interested in the story so I would still probably pick up book two (assuming there will be one).

Thank you to Avon & Harper Voyager for this eARC!

Brigid Kemmerer has already proven herself time and again as a fantastic author of novels in the fantasy YA space so I was excited to pick up Warrior Princess Assassin and was not disappointed! The three characters have distinct POV styles and seeing the detailed action unfold from shifting perspectives keeps the plot moving along very quickly.

I love the way that the true motives of each character are gradually revealed and the way each one is fighting a battle the others do not realize right away. The slowly burning tension and chemistry between all three main characters is top notch. Sharing a horse and a room in the inn, stealing touches and heated glances have all three of the characters questioning themselves and the reader possibly kicking your feet.

Thank you so much to Avon / Harper Voyager & Netgalley for the gifted e-arc!!

4.5 stars

I am entirely obsessed..seriously such an AMAZING book!

I'm a huge fan of Brigid's writing, and Warrior Princess Assassin did not disappoint! I was immediately hooked from the first few pages and I loved how the book was told in 3 POV's between Jory, Asher, and Ky.

Also so looking forward to seeing how Jory, Asher, and Ky's relationship progresses in book 2!! I loved the moments we got between Asher and Ky!!

I can't wait for book 2, and I definitely will be recommending this book to everyone!

I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. Which isn't surprising because I love everything Brigid Kemmerer writes. This book is packed with action, political intrigue, and a characters you'll instantly root for. The relationships between the characters felt genuine. It wasn't all just about the action; the bonds of loyalty and the developing connections really resonated and I liked having the POV of the three main characters to see it. The world-building is great, and the plot keeps you hooked until the very last page. I highly recommend it!

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager for providing this eArc via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a Brigid fan page only!!!

As soon as I heard the Brigid was releasing an adult romantasy I knew I had to have it, and I had to have it NOW. I’m in love with the warrior, the princess, and the assassin and I probably will be for all of time. The political intrigue, banter, and EPIC tension had me up until literally 5am finishing the book while simultaneously blowing up Brigid's instagram DMs (sorry not sorry).

I’m going to keep most of my thoughts to myself until closer to release (12 Aug 2025) but let me just say, put this one your radar! Trust me, you will not regret it! 🖤

3.5 ⭐️

this was giving mary e pearsons remnant chronicles if they were actually a throuple!! i wish we had spent less time traveling and more time world building/developing these characters so their relationship felt more fully fleshed out, but this is the first book in a series and has room for improvement. it was also easily bingable and i did not put it down from the moment i started reading it!

Wow! What an explosive start to a brand new fantasy series from Brigid Kemmerer!

My best piece of advice is to go in to this blind. But know that the book centers around 3 main characters: the Warrior, King Maddox “Ky” Kyronan; the Princess, Marjoriana or “Jory”; and the Assassin, Asher. The three find themselves in the middle of an adventure featuring warring nations, political intrigue, a botched assassination, a betrothal (of sorts), and a whole lot of lies.

I am a huge fan of Brigid Kemmerer! Her young adult books are some of my very favorite reads, and I have to tell you, I was not disappointed by her adult debut! Like with her YA fantasies, it was so easy to fall into this new world that she created. And despite the fact that she writes high fantasy, the characters all felt very relatable and real. I loved that all three points of view were incorporated into the book. I particularly loved reading from Asher and Ky’s points of view. Of the three main characters, those two, to me, had the most depth.

I have a feeling we’ve just scratched the surface with this series and I cannot wait for the next two books to come out!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon/HarperCollins for the ARC!

100/10. This was perfection. I cannot believe that I have to wait to read the next one. This is what I want when I say I want Romantasy. Absolute perfection. No notes.

With an alliance forming, and hits for royalties lives, a warrior, a princess, and an assassin have to team up to keep themselves- and their kingdoms- safe.
As always, Brigid Kemmerer’s books are the absolute best fantasy in my opinion. There’s no book that she’s written that hasn’t immediately grasped my attention and made me want to read more and more forever. I could read her writing forever, gonna be honest. This book was absolutely no exception. Even though it was her first adult book, and the themes were more elevated than her YA ones, the quality of her writing and her storytelling, and everything in between did not waver.
Thank you so so much to NetGalley and Avon for an eARC of this book!!

Brigid Kemmerer has made the jump from YA Fantasy/YA Romantasy to Adult Romantasy FLAWLESSLY. Told from the POV from our three titular characters, this story sets us up for what will easily be a favorite for many. Our Warrior, Ky, is a warrior king of a tired nation. Along with a guard of some of his most loyal soldiers, Ky is en route to meet his bride-to-be, Jory. Arranged to be married in order to secure an alliance between their two kingdoms, our Princess, Jory, could not feel more trapped. Her asshole brother has set this marriage up and she has had no say in the matter. And any time she tries to bring her worries to his attention he is, lets say, LESS than receptive. Her only reprieve is her best friend since childhood, Asher. Completely in love with his best friend, our Assassin, Asher, has completely shut his emotions away from the world. Having already convinced himself that someone like him could never have the woman he loves, he simulatiously pushes her away, and yet can't stay away from her.

One of the first things I noticed in this book is how UNIQUE each character feels. Even though we have 3 main POVs, none of them feels sidelined, and they all have their own motivations, their own secrets, and their own hearts. Kemmerer has also pulled off a Why Choose romance in a way that is believable for me. The few Why Choose's that I have read always feel like 1 of the 3 romances is stronger, or like there is a clear weak link. But not here. Jory's and Asher's relationship is already established in a way. And you quickly see Asher flush at the idea of Ky. Ky and Jory also develop their own hot and cold relationship. All 3 are special, and all 3 shine. At first, I fretted that this would be a love triangle, but by 25% in I realized we had the potential for MULTIPLE HEAs, and I was overjoyed. I was pulled in to this world. The side characters that we spend the most time with are Ky's men, and they are all delightful (personally - I'm partial to Garrett). Outside of that we have Jory's main lady in waiting, and her dick of an older brother, Prince Dane.

What is the worst thing that can happen for two kingdoms that are trying to ally against a third foe? When each side seemingly takes out an assassin contract for the other. Forced to flee, Jory, Asher, and an mostly unwilling Ky begin to grow closer as they try to discover who would be trying to kill them, and who they are able to trust.

There is so much more for this book that I could gush over, but I don't want to give too much away. But if you are able to pick this up when it comes out, I would HIGHLY recommend it.

I absolutely loved Brigid Kemmerer’s books and was so excited to hear she wrote an adult romantasy.

I honestly still don’t know what to think of this book. I enjoyed the world and couldn’t put the book down but I thought the characters were just okay. I really enjoyed Ky and felt so bad for Asher, but Jory didn’t make me feel anything for her. She was just a sheltered princess.

From the description I was expecting this to be a love triangle but was not expecting a throuple/why choose. I WAS SHOCKED LOL. I honestly don’t know if I liked it or not.

The story seemed to have a lot happening but also not a lot happening at the same time. The cliffhanger does have me intrigued to read the next book.

This was not the first book I read from Brigid Kemmerer and I went in with high expectations that were clearly met! This book was every bit as good as her previous fantasy books and I couldn't tear my eyes away from the pages for a second. The trio is definitely a favorite of mine and the plot was well developed in my opinion.

I love the relationship and banter between Ky, Jory, and Asher. My feelings for them grew from the moment they were together until the end! I am looking forward to reading more of their story in the next book! I give this book 5/5 stars.

I’ve read quite a few of this author’s YA books and enjoyed them (especially the Defy the Night trilogy) so I was super excited to read her adult debut. (Thank you to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for the review copy!)

Right off the bat, I was drawn into the world. Brigid Kemmerer has such an easy writing style. The book follows three perspectives:

The warrior: king of a neighboring kingdom who has come to make an alliance
The Princess: is set to be married off to the king
The assassin: sent to kill them, and he also happens to be the Princess’s childhood friend.

I really enjoyed the first half which introduced the political scene of the world. Between assassination attempts, the banter between the king and the princess, and tenuous alliances, I was hooked.

However, I guess I’m not a big fan of romantasy because I was less interested in the second half which was much more romance focused. There was a lot of introspection from the characters which made the sense of urgency that was found in the first half disappear. Also, I was expecting the standard kind of love triangle situation, but that is not what this is. This is a throuple/polyamory story which I was not expecting at all, and I didn’t really care for it to be honest. All three characters were lusting after each other instead of trying to save the two kingdoms. It got a bit tiring when each character would think about the other two characters every time that character had a chapter. I also found the three narrative voices to sound somewhat similar which made it a bit confusing at times.

The story was well written and romantasy lovers will really enjoy it, especially if you are a fan of this author’s ya books.

DNF at 25%

I wasn’t really vibing with the book, so I looked up reviews. It felt a little too insta lust to me, but whatever. It’s just not my thing.

I did think it would be a love triangle. NO.

I had NO idea this was a why choose romance. I can confirm. The girl does it with both dudes at the same time. The dudes do it with each other. Everyone is doing it with everyone.

I’m embarrassed to say the least. 🙈

I feel incredibly disappointed that this was not explicitly mentioned in a warning or on the description. I very much feel like it was hidden intentionally. I am not sure if it was because it was seen as a spoiler, but I strongly believe this warning could have prevented readers like me from even trying this book and giving it a negative review. I am very disappointed in this experience and will think twice before picking up this author again. This makes me sad because I absolutely love her previous work. I love that a note was included at the beginning, but I truly think it should have included that there would be sex with multiple people at once (or something to that effect).

I never leave reviews for DNFs, but I felt it was important in this case.

From the very first page. This book sweeps readers into a vividly imagined world where magic pulses beneath every shadow and destiny hangs in the balance. With a rich tapestry of lore and an unforgettable cast of characters, this fantasy tale offers everything fans of the genre crave: adventure, heart, and high stakes.

At the center of the story is a compelling hero grappling with inner demons and outer threats alike. Their journey from humble beginnings to a confrontation with fate is as thrilling as it is emotionally resonant. Along the way, a diverse ensemble of allies and enemies deepens the narrative, each one distinct and integral to the story’s unfolding.

Okay so I love Brigid’s YA fantasy books. So I was so excited to see she was writing an Adult fantasy. I’ve been eagerly awaiting this since last December when it was announced. And this book does not disappoint. I love that we get all 3 POVs. Each character is so different and so well developed. I love getting in all their heads and knowing why they are the way they are. And the way I went in thinking this was a love triangle only to realize it’s a why choose? I SCREAMED. The angst and the longing are absolute perfection. Add in the actual plot of trying to find out who is sending assassins after Ky and Jory? This book was perfect and I don’t know how I’ll handle waiting for book 2.

Brigid Kemmerer’s impressive adult romantasy debut, Warrior Princess Assassin is pure gold. A warrior, a princess, and an assassin are in an epic slow burn polycule while on the run from unknown political assassins. King Maddox Kyronan has negotiated a marriage contract with Princess Jory as part of a peace agreement to ensure his people are fed by the princess’s abundant resources. Jory’s people are in equal need of Ky’s army’s protection. On the day of their marriage, Jory’s childhood best friend, Asher, receives two high-level assassination contracts he is expected to carry out…for Ky and Jory. Asher would like to take Jory and leave behind Ky’s dead body, but she convinces him to take the king with them. Now all three are on the run from political assassins who would do anything to stop Jory and Ky’s marriage from moving forward at any cost.

Kemmerer’s always been particularly adept at handling the balance between romance and fantasy worldbuilding, but her abilities are on full display here. There is enough world-building where I was fully invested in the political and magical turmoil that got them into their situation in the first place. But what really makes this book sing is Ky, Jordy, and Asher’s relationship. Their almost immediate connection is built on a fundamental level of Grade A yearning. The power of a careful glance or hand on the cheek is fully honed here.

Ky is such a strong, kind king who is feels the need to be in control of every situation he walks into. In most cases, this is a skill that serves him because he is supposed to take command, especially as a soldier on the battlefield. His struggle is being able to turn those instincts off.

Jordy is protected to her determent. She is strong, chaotic, and brave but has been limited and stifled by her family. She is also deeply lonely. After the death of her mother and subsequent exile of her best and only friend Asher, she had no one who wasn’t too afraid of her older brother to develop a loyalty to her. Of course, Asher did his best to visit as often as he could but that was only once every few months. Between the three of them, she struggles the most with coming to terms with the reality of the way her people live outside the palace, including how those policies have affected the life of Asher, her closest friend.

Asher is deliberate, defiant, wonderful, and protective. Although we are introduced to him as an Assassin from the Hunter’s Guild, he only joined after escaping years of brutal indentured labor. When Jordy’s mother was assassinated, Asher’s mother was executed for supposedly taking part in the attempt. He was then punished for his bloodline association and exiled from the palace. For years, he kept the extent of his enslavement and pain hidden from Jordy. He needs to learn to trust both her and Ky if they all want to survive, but more importantly, he deserves the time to learn to accept their affection and protection.

All in all, a truly deadly trio who are way too cute together. Although this is a slow burn, it is a book with some deeply queer, thoughtful open-door scenes. Book one is clearly the start of their relationship that I am sure will evolve brilliantly over the course of the series.

If you are looking for an adult romantasy with a power throuple that will make you yearn for book 2, you should really pre-order Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer set to release August 12, 2025.

CW: past sexual assault, familial abuse, past trauma, past enslavement, death of loved ones, branding

This slow burn had me up until 4am in an absolute chokehold. I went in blind and was thoroughly surprised. Warrior Princess Assassin is told in 3 POV’s—the warrior, the princess, and the assassin, and I ate it up.

As a longtime fan, I can absolutely support this jump from YA to Adult romantasy. 👏🏼

Were there some repetitive moments? Yes. But I was here for the vibes and it was vibingggggg.

Screaming, crying, kicking my feet because Brigid Kemmerer’s first ever ADULT romantasy was PHENOMENAL. I was ecstatic to receive this ARC and that enthusiasm did not go away until the book ended.
The Writing:
All three main characters were fantastic and I loved that we got to read all 3 of their POVs. Let’s be real. Usually when reading a multi POV there is always that one character who you wish you could skip over or whose POV you could do without. I am thrilled to report that was not the case with story and I loved all 3 POVs written. I inhaled this story. No, really, once I began reading, i couldn’t put it down until I had finished,
The Romance:
You are simply not ready for how good it is. Was I ready? Absolutely not. Was it everything you could want and more? Absolutely yes. Being that this is BKs debut ADULT novel, I truly wasn’t sure what to expect or how her writing would differ from her young adult writing. All I can say without spoiling anything is that she she hit it out of the park and if you are weary of a love triangle… please for the love of god read the book anyway.

Thank you to the author and publisher for this ARC opportunity.