Who’s your favorite assassin FMC?

As an avid reader of fantasy novels featuring fierce female assassin protagonists, I've found that these characters bring a thrilling edge to the genre. For instance, Morgan from Stacey Brutger's "Academy of Assassins" is a compelling figure—an elite supernatural hunter trained to take down dangerous paranormals. Her struggles blend action and emotional depth, making her journey unforgettable. Similarly, Elisabeth Wheatley's "Daindreth's Assassin" series introduces Amira Brindonu, an ex-princess and sorceress bound by a curse and tasked with deadly missions. The blend of magic, political intrigue, and personal transformation makes her story deeply engaging. Another standout is Xiaodan Song from Rin Chupeco’s "Silver Under Nightfall," a powerful vampire heiress caught in an intense polyamorous relationship and fighting against mutated vampires. This fresh take on vampire lore combined with assassination themes adds a unique flavor. Melissa Blair’s Keera, from "A Broken Blade," showcases a half-fae assassin battling personal demons such as trauma and addiction, offering a gritty but compelling perspective on what it means to be a killer struggling for survival. Auset from Ivy Asher’s "Order of Scorpions," trained as a "blade slave," highlights resilience and the fight for identity amidst captivity and warfare. Lastly, Nona Grey from Mark Lawrence’s "Red Sister" presents an assassin nun who hones both magic and combat skills, delivering a fantasy experience rich with mood and intensity. If you enjoy these kinds of characters, these books provide not just thrilling plots but nuanced, memorable female protagonists who redefine the assassin archetype. I’d love to hear which assassin FMCs have captured your imagination and why. Drop your recommendations!