**Lethal. Loyal. Legendary.**
Enter the world of Throne of Glass with the first book in the #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas.
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 *New York Times* bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide.
### Review
“Action-packed . . . What a ride!” ― *Booklist* on *The Assassin's Blade*
“A thrilling read.” ― *Publishers Weekly* , starred review, on *Throne of Glass*
“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” ― *Kirkus Reviews* , starred review, on *Crown of Midnight*
“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” ― *New York Times* bestselling author Tamora Pierce on *Heir of Fire*
“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” ― *Booklist* on *Queen of Shadows*
“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” ― *Kirkus Reviews* on *Empire of Storms*
“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” ―HuffPost on *Tower of Dawn*
“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” ― *Time* on *Kingdom of Ash*
\--This text refers to the hardcover edition.
### Amazon.com Review
**Amazon Best Teen Book of the Month, August 2012** : Adarlan’s Assassin was the most feared killer in the world--until she was captured and sent to a prison labor camp to rot. But when the Prince needs a skilled fighter to battle in the royal court and become the King’s Champion, he pulls the assassin out of prison only to find she is a blonde 18-year-old girl. Celaena is as beautiful as she is deadly and she jumps at the chance to earn her freedom. Her mission seems straightforward: be the last (wo)man standing at the end of the competition. What she doesn’t expect is to develop feelings for the two men protecting her and to make an unlikely ally in a princess. Sarah J. Maas’ debut is stunning from beginning to end. *Throne of Glass* stands-out because of its memorable setting (there is actually a castle made of glass), strong characters, and continuous heart-stopping action sequences. Celaena is a heroine as memorable for her fighting abilities as she is for her quick wit and large heart and I can’t wait to see her grow and change throughout this exciting new series. *\--Caley Anderson*
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### From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up-Celaena Sardothien may be young in years, but she has seen more than most men twice her age. She was raised to be an assassin and until her capture and imprisonment in the salt mines of Endovier, she was known as the Assassin of Adarlan and feared the world over. No one lasts long in the mines, and when she is offered the possibility of release in exchange for a mandatory, four-year conscription as a hired assassin to the king who conquered and enslaved her people, she has no choice but to comply and play a brutal game to win back the chance at freedom. In order to succeed she needs to outfight, outplay, and outlast 23 men in a competition that many would not survive. There are other forces at work as well: an ancient and outlawed magic that she doesn't understand; fellow competitors turning up murdered; and the three very different men who are attracted to her and frightened by her. Maas has created a strong and sympathetic character in Celaena, who is able to best men in a fight but is laid low by the return of her monthly cycle. The world-building is complex, as is the political intrigue. Fans of Tamora Pierce will find a lot to love here and will wait eagerly for the next installment.-Genevieve Gallagher, Charlottesville High School, VAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
### Review
“Readers seeking the political intrigue of Kristen Cashore's *Graceling* and its sequels or the deadly competition at the heart of *The Hunger Games* will find both in Maas's strong debut novel. . . . The verve and freshness of the narration make for a thrilling read.” ― *Publishers Weekly, starred review*
“A teenage assassin, a rebel princess, menacing gargoyles, supernatural portals and a glass castle prove to be as thrilling as they sound. . . . Celaena is still just a teenager trying to forge her way, giving the story timelessness. This commingling of comedy, brutality and fantasy evokes a rich alternate universe with a spitfire young woman as its brightest star.” ― *Kirkus Reviews*
“ *Throne of Glass* by Sarah J. Maas is a tale full of surprises and shadows, where deadly seeds are sown with the promise of more danger to come. A fascinating glimpse into the dark side of Cinderella.” ― *Colleen Houck, the NYT Bestselling author of the Tiger's Curse series*
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### About the Author
**Sarah J. Maas** is the #1 *New York Times* and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-eight languages. She lives in California with her family. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.