Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas
2012, 406 pages
Fiction
Celaena Sardothien was a feared assassin until she was betrayed and imprisoned in the salt mines of Endovier. In a strange twist, she was taken from the salt mines by the Crown Prince to be entered into a competition to become the King’s Assassin. If she can defeat 23 other competitors in a series of tests and duels, she will earn the right to serve the king for four years and win her freedom. During the tests and challenges, Celaena fears some opponents, befriends others and wins the respect of her trainer. Strange things begin to happen, unseen creatures kill a number of the competitors and magic, which has been banned in the kingdom, seems to be impacting Celaena’s world. Can Celaena overcome the competitors and the other obstacles placed in her way, to become the King’s Assassin and win her freedom?
This is the first in a series by Maas. Her world is complex, her characters intriguing, and the political machinations add an interesting dimension to the tale. I look forward to reading the other volumes in the series to see how the story develops. This novel is great for grades nine and above.
Sandi Lee
Concord Public Library
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