” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass the deadly competition at the heart of The Hunger Games will find both. “Readers seeking the political intrigue of Kristen Cashore's Graceling and. The action will carry you right to the end, leaving you eager for the next installment.” ― RT Book Reviews, Top Pick, on Crown of MidnightĪwards for Throne of Glass: Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2012, Amazon Best Book of 2012. “With assassinations, betrayal, love and magic, this novel has something to match everyone's interests. An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight

“Vivid Celaena, loving and brutally violent in turn, is a fully realized heroine. Action-packed and full of insight into Celaena's character. “Fans and libraries will delight in having this gorgeous edition of the interconnected stories.

'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Ī prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers readers a deeper look into the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling-and deadly-world. They will have to risk it all if they hope to escape Arobynn's clutches-and if they fail, they'll lose not just a chance at freedom, but their lives. But by defying Arobynn's orders, Celaena risks unimaginable punishment, and with Sam by her side, he is in danger, too.

Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship. When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes-and questioning her own allegiance. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin's Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin.

The assassin's blade