Love this book so much it was perfect I loved the characters and the plot. I will definitely be buying this book. Thank you for letting me read it.

Do you want some hot MMF action? Let's go! 💞

Warrior Princess Assassin is a triple 1st person pov romantasy where a political intrigue and stabby action serve as a backdrop to the three-way relationship developing between the leads. The Princess (Jory) is arranged to marry the Warrior (the king of a neighboring kingdom, Ky) and her childhood friend who became the Assassin (Asher) is hired to kill them both.

That sets up a conflict where mostly Ky and Asher want to kill one another, but can't, because "it would upset the princess". As the story progresses, there are more and more suspicions that the real culprit is out there who set them up on this collision course. But who and why wants them dead? So we proceed to one of my favorite tropes: enemies who have to put aside their animosities because someone out there wants them dead.

I've seen some reviews complain that this would be better as a MM story without the princess, but to me, this is the best of both worlds. The two damaged souls flicking between fighting / trying to kill one another and hurt / comfort scenes, which is a common dynamic in MM, and we don't need to cut the woman from the picture. Here the princess is a bit of a "stock naive blank slate romantasy heroine" but she enhances the relationship and the plot, and isn't treated as a hindrance.

The tone of the book is very much conversational / gossipy and character-focused rather than plot-focused. I feel the 1st person pov works well for this kind of story, where characters lovingly ramble about their lives. I thought it would be boring, but instead I was immediately engrossed in the emotional turmoils of all the leads. They're also compulsively likeable, even if a bit predictable in the archetypes they fulfill.

Also, just because it has an interpersonal drama focus and conversational prose, it doesn't mean it's YA, and I wish people would stop marking it as such. All leads are 25+ and there's an extended explicit spicy sequence (which is pretty hot ngl). Adult books don't need to always be "deep, intricate and realistic", sometimes you want some easy escapism fun amirite?

Oh yeah, and I liked that the spicy scene wasn't a typical trope checklist and was pretty creative and adapted to the characters' roles in the story.

There are a lot of other common romantasy microtropes here like knife to the throat, huddling for warmth, sharing a bed / horse / campfire, hurt / comfort, a short moment of masquerade / hidden identity, nicknames, sexy sparring, sexy bath, you get it, all the cheese this cheeseburger asks for.

Recommended for: romantasy readers who want a breezy, pages-fly popcorn read where worldbuilding and plot takes a backseat to the development of the main relationship. Readers who want a MMF relationship where all sides of the triangle receive an ample focus and feel like they're truly better all together than if one of them was removed.

TW: PTSD, torture, slavery (including sexual), parental death.

Representation: bi/pan characters, side character with mental disability.

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager & Netgalley for the ARC!

Oh my goodness! I am a huge Brigid Kemmerer fan and her debut adult fantasy did NOT disappoint! All I can say is "WOW!" I can't wait to read more. This novel just sucked you in and refused to let go until the very last page! Thank you Netgalley for providing this e-arc.

I absolutely loved this book. I can't wait until I can read the next book by Brigid Kemmerer. Five out of five stars from me and would be more if I could.

Thank you to NetGalley for this review copy.

This book is amazing. It is her first adult book and Brigid was not lying when she said ADULT. The story is from the POV of each character which is always nice to move the story along. The story itself was twisty and turny. Some of the twists, I had hoped would happen and some shocked me. I need the next book ASAP.

4.75 stars

*A huge thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Harper Voyager for the chance to read this ARC!*

I knew from the start of this book that I was going to adore the 3 main characters even if I wasn’t sure of how this story was going to turn out. As per usual, Brigid Kemmerer is a genius and pulled me so deeply into this world that it was easy to fly through and yet, I am so sad it’s already over. If I could give this a million stars, I would.

The warrior Ky, the ruthless king of Incendar.
The princess Jory, second in line to the throne of Astranza.
The assassin Asher, and Jory’s childhood friend.

We meet these 3 at the height of negotiations between Incendar and Astranza, where an alliance is being brokered between the two countries. Ky is in desperate need of the magic that flows through Astranza’s king’s veins to help feed his people. While Astranza is in need of the battle hardened Incendarian king’s military to protect them from invasion. All seems to be going in the right direction until the guild gives Asher two well paying jobs. The targets: Ky and Jory.

I don’t want to give too many spoilers away as this journey is incredible to experience. It honestly threw some curveballs I didn’t see coming, but I loved all the same. This story explores trauma on multiple levels, understanding, love, friendship, and betrayal. The cliffhanger was immaculate and I’m absolutely dying for a second book now.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! I have been dying to read this since Brigid announced her debut adult book!

To be honest, I wasn’t thrilled about the title of the book but I was pleasantly surprised that the warrior, the princess, and the assassin weren’t the same person. The POV’s switched effortlessly and at the perfect times.


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I wasn’t sure about the throuple aspect at first because a lot of books really make it forced but OF COURSE Brigid killed it. It was NEEDED and so so perfect. They balance each other so much. Asher has had a ROUGH life. He is an assassin but he has shielded his best friend Jory for YEARS to keep her safe from the horrors of the world. Jory has been sheltered of the ways of her kingdom by her brother and father and has been raised to be less than. Ky is the perfect balance of a fierce warrior and sweet and gentle. He helps Jory to be the woman she wants to be by encouraging her fierceness while being so gentle with Asher and helping him feel so comfortable with being touched and being comfortable in himself. The perfect triangle of strength and gentility amongst each other. If that isn’t enough, the TENSION is 🥵🥵🥵. I can’t wait to see what they do in the next book against their enemies and WITH each other.😅

I adored this book from start to finish!! The breathless pace kept me up reading all night desperate to see where things went chapters by chapter and I know other readers will be the same. My only regret is that I’ll have to wait so long to get more of these characters!

Jory is clever, bold, and fiercely protective. She is dedicated to doing what she thinks is right, even if it isn’t easy. I admire her courage and her willingness to ask for help or admit when she doesn’t know something.

Ky is the perfect tortured soldier/king. He is kind and determined to do right by his people even when they’ve lost faith in him. His patience is one of his best traits, and his ability to read people and give them exactly what they need was incredible to see throughout the book. Watching him interact with his soldiers was so emotional, just seeing how deep theur bonds are.


Asher is more than just a highly skilled assassin, he is full of love and ready to help others even when he has every right to be distrustful. It broke my heart and filled me with so much joy to see the start of his emotional recovery as he opened up to Ky and Jory.

The three of them have such a unique and compelling bond, I was laughing out lough at their banter, gasping at their declarations of love, and rendered speechless at the depth of emotional they develop for each other in such a short period of time.

I cannot wait for this book to come out so I can start recommending it to people, and I will be eagerly awaiting the sequel!

3.5 stars for me! This started so strong and I couldn’t put it down but I felt the middle of the book became quite repetitive and not very plot driven. I absolutely loved the “why choose” trope and felt like either that could have been further developed or the plot, but I was left just wanting more all around. I’m excited to see where the story goes in the future! The first book in any series is tougher with the world building and character development, so I hope the next has a little more to the plot.

Warrior Princess Assassin is the first book in the Braided Fate series by Brigid Kemmerer.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5

Let me first start by saying I adored Defy the Night. That trilogy will always be one of my absolute favorites. So when I saw that Bridge Kemmerer was jumping into Adult Romantasy, I immediately signed up for the ARC. Also, I haven't seen the design in person, but I'm into the color scheme and sprayed edges on the special edition.

There were a lot in this book that I was not expecting. First off, a note: if you prefer an MF romance, this book is not for you. I usually don't read Why Choose unless it's a big cuddle party with everyone involved, so this was a surprise as it unfolded with each POV. Braided fates, if you will. This one worked for me, mostly because the attractions were apparent and well-developed. I do think, however, that this story suffered from the development of the relationships. One coupling is much stronger and more natural, and the other two in the trio felt rather forced. The POVs also felt very similar to one another; one voice was more distinct than the other two.

While Defy the Night was both plot/action and character-driven throughout the series in multiple POVs, this story felt driven solely for the resulting spice toward the end between the trio. There was a lot of traveling and a lot of forced proximity that was building tension to the penultimate spicy scene. A positive note: the spice itself was fun. I think the author did a great job here. However, I do think the overall plot still suffered because of it.

The end of the book does open a plotline for book 2, which does seem interesting enough to continue with the series, but I would like a more compelling storyline in the next one. Brigid is always so good with schemes and plots, so here's hoping.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for a copy of this eARC.

I have never met a Brigid Kemmerer book that wasn’t WILDLY entertaining, and this adult debut was no exception! She always makes it sooo easy to fly through the pages; I finished the first 60% in one sitting until I forced myself to stop because it was 1:30 AM. I LOVEEE fantasy books with royalty and Brigid is a top tier expert in that category. Plus, she always introduces political and societal structures that are so interesting and unique.

Warrior Princess Assassin is told from 3 POVs; I’ll admit that I preferred Ky and Jory’s chapters over Asher’s. Jory was my favorite! Headstrong and kind and brave, I looked forward to her chapters. I’ll admit that I’m not usually the biggest fan of poly romances. I did like how this first book really dealt with any competition between the men and it seems like the three of them are all aware of where they stand in the relationship, so hopefully there’s not a lot of romantic drama in further books.

The second half dragged a teeny bit and the ending seemed a little rushed. I’m glad the trio were not separated and plan to work together; definitely interested to see how the rest of the series pans out! Especially intrigued to learn more about the magic. I had a lot of fun with this. Though I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite Kemmerer world or series opener, I’ll definitely let her try to convince me with the next book!

I love the way Brigid Kemmerer writes her fantasy novels but this one wasn't for me. Not a fan of the throuple.

Brigid Kemmerer is a must-read for me and this was no exception. While some parts of it did still read like YA, I loved the connections between the characters. The love triangle is actually engaging and an ACTUAL triangle which I adored very much. It’s even got spice! Highly recommended.

This book started off really strong for me: a trad published MMF?!? Sign me up. I was feeling the dynamics and the worldbuilding and magic, while not groundbreaking at all, was decent and understandable. However, it just got really repetitive for me, and I found myself disliking the heroine. I couldn't quite buy into the attraction to her, although the MM storyline hit better. The twists were fine, but rushed. I'll definitely read the second book, but overall I was underwhelmed.

I loved brigid kemmerer’s books and was very excited to try out her new book and it did not disappoint!! she did an excellent job switching from ya to adult! not just the spicy but the writing was matured as well!! i think it went at a good pace and all the characters got good screen time! one of my favorite books is the remnant chronicle and let me tell you…this is an adult version of that 🙈 i’m obsessed!! need the next books now!!

Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer is an engaging and action-packed fantasy that immediately captivates the reader. The story follows a formidable and resolute heroine who must navigate treacherous political machinations and formidable adversaries. It kind of gave me Throne of Glass vibes, with the story featuring a strong and skilled protagonist immersed in a world brimming with tension and intrigue.

Kemmerer’s writing style is fast-paced and brimming with unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The protagonist’s journey of self-discovery and survival is both thrilling and emotionally resonant. Fans of strong female protagonists and intricate plots will find ample enjoyment in this captivating tale.

In essence, Warrior Princess Assassin serves as an exhilarating introduction to what promises to be an epic series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this e-ARC!!

Could not put this down, I appreciate that the spice didn’t happen till like 90% of the book. Throuple / why choose/ MFM isn’t my usual jam, but I always enjoy BK works

The DEVASTATION of having this book end! Brigid, girl, I didn't know you had it in you.

This book was riveting. Pure entertainment.

I am going to talk about some minor pieces of the romance plot. If you've read any of the blurb you can probably figure out where this is going.. I am going to state, for the record, historically, I do not like this sort of relationship dynamic. This is a personal level thing because I usually don't find the relationships well developed. This is where Brigid has absolutely changed my mind. The way she built these relationships, as individuals and then as more is so organic to me.

Between the seamless plot, the budding romance and the pacing, I devoured this book. I am so sad to have to wait so long for more books 😭

Thank you so much to Brigid, Avon/Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this ARC. I attest that I am leaving my opinion voluntarily and honestly.

Ahh, I couldn't put this book down! This was such a fun read, My only disappointment is that I didn't realize it was the start of a trilogy until halfway through, so now I have to wait in agony until books 2 and 3 are published.

I'm not a huge fan of multiple POVs, but Kimmerer handled it really well. All three characters felt like they got enough 'screentime.' I enjoyed seeing them uncover their biases and prejudices while navigating a new perspective of their world. The slow burn romance from three perspectives felt real, not like the author was trying to shoehorn something together. The characters were unique, though I was surprised that most of the characters were white, given how much diversity I've been seeing in fantasy lately.

The book ended with a twist that was different than what I'd been anticipating, but there's enough resolution that you don't feel like you were just left hanging at the end.

This book was everything I didn’t know I needed—fast-paced, emotional, and seriously hard to put down. I loved the mix of fantasy, politics, and romance, and how the story didn’t shy away from tough choices and complicated feelings. Jory is such a fierce, complex heroine, and I loved watching her grow and struggle through all the twists thrown her way.

The three POVs really added depth, and the dynamic between Jory, Asher, and Ky completely stole the show for me. The fact that she didn’t have to choose between them made my heart so happy—it felt fresh and honest in a way that’s rare in fantasy.

Brigid Kemmerer has such a way of writing characters that feel real, even in magical settings. I already know I’ll be thinking about these characters for a long time, and I’m so ready for book two!

*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*