Throne of Glass

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The sensational, multi-million-copy global phenomenon that launched an empire! From Sarah J. Maas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City, comes Throne of Glass—the gripping, high-stakes first book in her iconic epic fantasy series. Packed with breathtaking action, intricate court intrigue, and simmering romantic tension, this unputdownable masterpiece introduces readers to one of the most fierce and unforgettable heroines in contemporary fiction.

In a bleak, magic-starved land where a tyrannical king rules the continent of Erilea with an iron hand, a notorious young assassin is abruptly summoned from the deadly salt mines of Endovier to the royal castle of Rifthold. She comes not to assassinate the king, but to compete for her absolute freedom. If she can successfully defeat twenty-three seasoned killers, ruthless thieves, and brutal warriors in a grueling, elimination-style competition, she will be released from her lifelong prison sentence to serve a four-year term as the King’s official Champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien.

As the high-performance trials begin, Celaena finds navigating the royal court to be just as dangerous as the arena. The charming Crown Prince, Dorian Havilliard, deliberately provokes her, while the fierce, duty-bound Captain of the Guard, Chaol Westfall, does everything in his power to protect her. But a dark, ancient evil quietly dwells deep within the foundations of the glittering castle of glass—and it is there to slaughter. When her competitors start dying one by one in gruesome, mysterious ways, Celaena’s desperate fight for freedom rapidly morphs into a raw battle for survival. She must embark on a treacherous quest to root out the supernatural evil before it violently destroys her entire world.

Masterfully executing the young adult high fantasy, deadly tournament, hidden identity, enemies-to-lovers, and royal love triangle tropes, Throne of Glass delivers a beautifully structured, atmospheric narrative. Featuring Sarah J. Maas’s signature razor-sharp wit, brilliant world-building, and exceptional character depth, this stunning Bloomsbury paperback reissue is the ultimate entry point to a legendary series and a mandatory addition to your personal library.