So happy I got introduced to this series!!

Our main character Nona winds up at St Mercy, home of nuns and assassins in training. Having been giving up by her village and family she knows not what to expect here. She’s grown up in what you could call a “sheltered” world, one where she’s known the cruelty of humanity but not the extent.

Brought to St Mercy by unfortunate circumstances, she believes she’s here by mistake. But there’s shelter and plenty of food, so Nona takes classes, makes friends and some enemies, thinking maybe she’s finally made it. Things have to be better than what she’s endured. Until her past life coincides with her present. And she learns enemies are far and wide, and revenge is most dangerous when it festers; especially when coupled with a fat purse.

I loved Nona Grey. Her spunk, her quick tempter and tongue made her relatable. You couldn’t help but feel sorry her a bit but admire the person she wanted to be. Filled with friendship, betrayal, and of course some politicking, Red Sister was a book I unexpectedly loved! Lovers of Nevernight or books that speak of places teaching the next would be assassins of the world would be intrigued by this!!