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Synopsis
Never trust an assassin. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion—not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie . . . and what she is willing to fight for.
Is Crown of Midnight appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA fantasy features an assassin protagonist who must navigate court intrigue and moral dilemmas while hiding her true loyalties. Contains moderate violence inherent to the assassin premise, romantic tension with kissing, and themes of political manipulation.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the complex heroine caught between duty and conscience, the court intrigue, and the slow-burn romance.