Celaena Sardothien is a legendary assassin imprisoned in the brutal salt mines of Endovier when the Crown Prince Dorian offers her a chance at freedom. If she wins a competition to become the King's Champion, she'll earn her liberty. Alongside the mysterious swordmaster Chaol and the charming prince, Celaena enters a deadly tournament where competitors are eliminated one by one—some mysteriously murdered. As she navigates court politics, dark magic, and her own haunted past, Celaena discovers that the competition masks a far greater conspiracy. Ancient evil stirs beneath the castle, and she may be the only one powerful enough to stop it. Torn between her desire for freedom, her growing feelings for those around her, and her duty to protect the kingdom, Celaena must confront her true identity and the magic she's been hiding. This epic fantasy weaves together action, romance, and intricate world-building as a fierce heroine discovers her destiny.
