At the secretive Underhill agency for those with superhuman abilities, Tru and Lila—a virtually indestructible bastion and an explosive bombshell, respectively—are trying to navigate their talents, careers, and budding relationship. But the perception of bombshells like Lila has soured—their actions, and even their heart rates, are now heavily monitored, and no one trusts a bombshell not to go off. All this scrutiny is hindering not just Lila’s missions but also her attempts to finally go on a real date with Tru. After all, romance can quicken a pulse just as much as danger! As Lila’s bitterness escalates, she meets Ryan, a talented young man from an organization with a lawless reputation who tells her to call him if she gets tired of following the rules. But who is Lila, if not someone who follows all the rules? Is she the person feared by the community stifling her, or the person seen by the ruthless stranger promising freedom and power? This is a fast-paced thriller with high romantic stakes and unforgettable characters.
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The Assassin's Guide to Dating
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Age Range
14+
Release Date
July 14, 2026
ISBN
978-1536243291
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Tru and Lila confront shadowy new enemies, dangerous powers and maybe even their first date in this high-octane sequel
Editor review
1 review
A Solid, High-Octane Sequel
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
4.3
Plot
5.0
Characters
4.0
Writing Style
4.0
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THE ASSASSIN’S GUIDE TO DATING is the sequel to The Assassin’s Guide to Babysitting. Following the events of the first book, this book switches to Lila’s point of view rather than Tru’s. Still recovering from the events of the first book, Underhill has put Lila on watch. All bombshells are being scrutinized, from their actions to their heart rates.
One major note: This is a sequel that definitely requires you to have read the first book. It’s not a standalone, you can’t just drop into it and expect to understand what is going on. There’s a bit too much backstory involved in understanding the plot without the previous knowledge from the first book.
Natalie C. Parker knows how to write a compelling novel! The worldbuilding is fantastic, an entire world that you get to see more of in this second book. The world feels fleshed out and lived in, but not overwhelming. It’s introduced, or expanded, as the characters experience the world. It’s not just dropped all at once, it’s fed to the readers in bits and pieces.
Lila and Tru are a really fun duo and it’s cute to watch them try so hard to get through a date with each other. There’s always something interrupting them, which is both funny and a little sad at the same time. It’s clear that the two really want to go on a date with each other and it hurts that things seem to keep interrupting them.
Lila is also a fantastic character to follow in this book. I enjoyed her in the first book, so switching to her PoV and getting to explore more of her mental state is wonderful! It adds to the complexity of the characters and the world. The book sometimes goes from the present to Lila’s past, showing the different “explosions” that she’s had. Giving these scenes specific chapters makes the backstory feel even deeper.
The tension in this book was fabulous. It kept me glued to the page and eagerly invested in everything that was happening with the characters. At times it felt a bit uneven, too much or too little followed by the just right amount, but that was so scarce that it didn’t detract from my enjoyment.
If you want a solid sequel with great tension and a fun romance, THE ASSASSIN’S GUIDE TO DATING might be right up your alley. Just make sure to read the first book to get the full experience!
One major note: This is a sequel that definitely requires you to have read the first book. It’s not a standalone, you can’t just drop into it and expect to understand what is going on. There’s a bit too much backstory involved in understanding the plot without the previous knowledge from the first book.
Natalie C. Parker knows how to write a compelling novel! The worldbuilding is fantastic, an entire world that you get to see more of in this second book. The world feels fleshed out and lived in, but not overwhelming. It’s introduced, or expanded, as the characters experience the world. It’s not just dropped all at once, it’s fed to the readers in bits and pieces.
Lila and Tru are a really fun duo and it’s cute to watch them try so hard to get through a date with each other. There’s always something interrupting them, which is both funny and a little sad at the same time. It’s clear that the two really want to go on a date with each other and it hurts that things seem to keep interrupting them.
Lila is also a fantastic character to follow in this book. I enjoyed her in the first book, so switching to her PoV and getting to explore more of her mental state is wonderful! It adds to the complexity of the characters and the world. The book sometimes goes from the present to Lila’s past, showing the different “explosions” that she’s had. Giving these scenes specific chapters makes the backstory feel even deeper.
The tension in this book was fabulous. It kept me glued to the page and eagerly invested in everything that was happening with the characters. At times it felt a bit uneven, too much or too little followed by the just right amount, but that was so scarce that it didn’t detract from my enjoyment.
If you want a solid sequel with great tension and a fun romance, THE ASSASSIN’S GUIDE TO DATING might be right up your alley. Just make sure to read the first book to get the full experience!
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