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Quick action and character growth drive this story into a magical world that flourishes with Latin flair in its food and settings.
Lorehaven review, 2025

Ruthless

Seventeen-year-old, Cottia, made one last deal for her freedom, but it all falls apart when she gets a botched alias.
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Seventeen-year-old assassin Cottia is desperate to leave behind the work she’s been forced into.

Her lord offers freedom in exchange for one last hit. The assignment is to start a war by killing a target during the Giddelian prince’s betrothal selection ceremony.

When the prince uncovers her identity, he offers her a new opportunity. Will his invitation grant her freedom from the notorious underlord?

Book 1 of the Assassins Rise series.

Review of Ruthless

Quick action and character growth drive this story into a magical world that flourishes with Latin flair in its food and settings.
· December 2025

Cottia, a young assassin, is ready to change her ruthless ways. She agrees to one final assignment before she gets her freedom—commit a royal murder that has the power to spark a war. That straightforward mission soon becomes more intricate as she’s forced to navigate the palace during the selection ceremony for the prince’s future bride. But when she finds a growing relationship and others find her out, Cottia may discover another way to freedom. Candice Pedraza Yamnitz’s fantasy Ruthless is book 1 of the Assassins Rise series, wielding a low page count yet high stakes. Quick action and character growth drive this story into a magical world that flourishes with Latin flair in its food and settings.

Best for: Teens and young adults who love fantasy and romance.

Discern: Mild romantic touches.

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