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She's an assassin. He's a spy. How can I make it anymore obvious(ly adorable with a great need for the next book)?

Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong is YA historical fantasy that follows the dangerous life and lies of Rosalind Lang, as she navigates being an assassin with the Shanghai government. But a new mission arises when Japanese Imperial Army starts and unrest (aka a whole bunch of murder) overtake the streets. To get to the bottom of the unrest and to not raise suspicion, Rosalind goes undercover and disguises herself as the wife of another spy, Orion. Who prides himself on his wit and charm, with infuriates Rosalind to no end. But can she stand him long enough to complete her mission?

I really wish I had read this book later, because boy oh boy do I need the the sequel like NOW. Which just means I'll have to go back and read Gong's other two books (These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends) in the mean time.

What I liked most about Foul Lady Fortune, was how much it reminded me of Spy X Family, without the whole plot of the characters having to adopt the child as part of the mission. But I really liked Rosalind and Orion's relationship, and the way it developed throughout. (Though I found myself swooning quite a number of times with Orion's 'my wife' bit.) I can't wait to read more of him in Last Violent Call.

Regardless, I also found myself being confused at times, when the plot seemed a bit convoluted. (Probably due to the many aliases and double names and triple names used throughout.) It became a bit of a hassle to remember who was who, and what their many names were. Not to mention there was POV beside Rosalind and Orion's that were secrets in themselves.

Nonetheless, I excitedly look forward into diving into Last Violent Call, and hopefully not crying my eyes out with it.