DEATH MARKED

Ileni left the Assassins' Caves in search of truth, but what she finds in the world beyond the mountains is yet another web of secrets. Nobody ever truly leaves the Caves behind, and while Ileni is struggling to forget the killer she fell in love with, he has not forgotten her. Caught between the intricate plots of the empire and the deadly maneuvers of the assassins, Ileni will be lucky to escape with her life -- let alone her heart -- intact.

A young sorceress and a deadly assassin, together, could change the world. Or she could betray everyone. Deceptions, secrets, and danger rule in this epic fantasy for fans of Grave Mercy and Cinda Williams Chima. When Ileni was sentenced to tutor a clan of assassins in magic, she never expected to leave their hidden caves. But she has left—after killing their leader, falling in love with his heir, and questioning everything she’s ever learned. She’s also discovered she’s the one person who could bring down the evil Empire that’s been oppressing her people for centuries. Now, in the heart of the Empire, Ileni herself is the deadliest weapon the assassins have ever had. Except that she’s not at all sure anymore that the Empire is evil. Ileni must navigate whom she can trust, whom she should hate, and what to do when the lines between good and evil blur. A stunning conclusion to the story begun in Death Sworn. With every book, Leah Cypess proves herself to be one of the most talented writers of young adult fantasy.