Ruthless

An Agata Sea Novella

De: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

Narrado por: Lisa Lynn Sandlin

Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Wishtress' magical, redemptive arc, and Encanto's Latin vibe.

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?

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I want more!

This novella left me excited for the upcoming full length novel! I love this magical world Yamnitz has created and look forward to more stories set in it! The narrator is fantastic.

great Christian YA fantasy

Ruthless is the first book I have read written by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz and I look forward to reading some more. This book is a little bit out of my comfort read zone, but it was such a delight to read. Diving into a YA Fantasy with a Latin flare was a delight.

I had the privilege of listening to the audiobook narrated by Lisa Lynn Sandlin and it helped bring this book to life. I have had the pleasure to listen to a few of her narrations and she is one of my favorite narrators. When I see a book narrated by her, I know it’s going to be a great listen.

Though this is a novella, the character development is great. Cottia has a lot to unpack in this short story, and we pull back the layers. Wrestling with her assignment, trying to be released from her brand's bond, and learning of the Ancient One.

The setting is great. I loved the Latin kingdom. This was fun groundwork as a prequel for Unbetrothed, which I look forward to reading in the future.

Candice Pedraza Yamnitz did a great job intertwining faith themes and undertones throughout the novella through allegory.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

cute

I got this as a free code for an honest review. I liked this book. It is a good book for a teen girl. I don't think the narrator is bad but I don't think she was right for the job. This book has a Latin feel but the narrator doesn't have right accents.

I need more of Cottia, Ezer, and Gemma!

This romantic fantasy novella reminded me why I fell in love with YA fantasy in the first place. I was taken back to my teenage bookworm days when I would discover a new teen fantasy book from my library and devour it within days (I know I could've done just that with RUTHLESS but alas I'm in my Adulting Era LOL). Nevertheless, I'm thankful to this author for the marvelous adventure I had while reading this book and seriously can't wait for the next one! I recommend it to everyone, especially to teens who love fantasy.

The narrator did a fantastic job!

There were Encanto vibes (loved that movie!) and certain aspects did remind me of Throne Of Glass, but I love that with Ruthless, I didn't have to worry about gore, inappropriate sexual content, or profanity unlike some other fantasy reads out there. Instead, I got a swoony romance and an engaging journey that follows a main character who struggles to shake off her dark past so she and her best friend can escape their oppressive master and embrace a redemptive, free, and hopeful future.

A wonderful faith-filled YA fantasy!

I love Candice Yamnitz’s books! This one is no exception 🥰 the story and the deliverance from Lisa Lynn Sandlin fits so well!

Love the story

It is such a great story it left me wanting more. A great companion to Unbetroth.

Fantastic read

I loved this story! I’ve read the last two books of Cottia’s story so it was nice to see the beginning of her story. Lisa is a fantastic narrator and pronounces words beautifully! She had a lovely accent on the Spanish words and spoke well.