After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.
Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a … by a member of the king’s council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she’ll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom.
Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she’s bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her… but it’s the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.
Then one of the other contestants turns up dead… quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.
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Love love love!!!! Great characters, great world building, and a kick-ass female lead. Talk about girl power.
I have been waiting to read a book about a female character who is down right cut throat. She can go head to head with any dude and win. Its definitely worth the read.
Great book. Loved the characters and the fast pace.
This is one of my favorite series!
Fun, escapist read. Especially liked the strong female lead.
I honestly wish this book would go on forever. I read the whole series in 2 weeks and just couldnt put it down. I highly recommend.
This book is fantastic. Absolutely love it and the rest of the series.
Loved it!
Loved!! I could put it down!!
My favorite series, I can’t put them down!
This book is the best book I have ever read! The characters are wonderful and I love the sassy heroine. I would definitely recommend this book and the whole series.
Loved this book as well as the entire series!
Fantastic series! Fast becoming one of my favorite authors!! Highly recommend!!
Mark my calendar looking for the next book this is my favorite author
Cute, engaging, and I ended it wanting to continue! Plus Celaena’s cocky attitude is just like me hahaha.