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Synopsis
Lethal. Loyal. Legendary. Enter the world of Throne of Glass with the first book in this complete, #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien. The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. And a princess from a faraway country will befriend her. But something rotten dwells in the castle, and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival-and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world. Thrilling and fierce, Throne of Glass is the first book in the #1 bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide. Other books in this series include: Crown of Midnight Heir of Fire Queen of Shadows Empire of Storms Tower of Dawn Kingdom of Ash The Assassin's Blade (prequel novellas)
Is Throne of Glass appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Contains fantasy violence including murders during competition, mild romance (kissing), and themes of imprisonment and freedom. Protagonist is a trained assassin but depicted heroically.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the fierce assassin heroine competing for her freedom while navigating palace intrigue, romance, and a deadly mystery.