'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Celaena Sardothien 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 deadly competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. 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, and the people she has come to love. Thrilling and fierce, Throne of Glass is the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide.
Throne of Glass Series
This series follows the journey of young assassin Celaena Sardothien as she seeks freedom and revenge in a brutal kingdom. Her path leads her through dangerous intrigues, magic, and love. Throughout the series, she must confront not only her enemies but also her own demons. It is a tale of strength, courage, and sacrifice.
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As the royal assassin to an evil king, eighteen-year-old Celaena Sardothien must decide what she will fight for--survival, love, or the future of a kingdom.
Heir of Fire
- 592 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Royal assassin Celaena must travel to a new land to confront a truth about her heritage, while brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world.
Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Embracing her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen, Celaena returns to the empire--for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past
The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don't.As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear. Aelin's journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down?
Tower of Dawn
- 664 pages
- 24 hours of reading
In this companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol in his own new adventure.
Aelin Galathynius's journey from slave to assassin to queen reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world ... She has risked everything to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will to endure the months of torture inflicted upon her. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve is unravelling with each passing day... With Aelin imprisoned, Aedion and Lysandra are the last line of defence keeping Terrasen from utter destruction. But even the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save the kingdom. Scattered throughout the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian must forge their own paths to meet their destinies. And across the sea Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen - before she is lost to him. Some bonds will deepen and others be severed forever, but as the threads of fate weave together at last, all must fight if they are to find salvation - and a better world.Years in the making, Kingdom of Ash is the unforgettable conclusion to Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series
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In this irresistible bind-up of New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas's five novellas, discover where Celaena's saga began.
Skleněný trůn 1–3 (box)
- 1328 pages
- 47 hours of reading
V temných a špinavých solných dolech Endovieru si doživotní trest odpykává osmnáctiletá dívka. Celaene byla od dětství trénovaná k jednomu jedinému úkolu – stát se tím nejlepším zabijákem na světě, rychlým, tichým, neodhalitelným a všehoschopným. Ale udělala chybu. Nechala se chytit. Korunní princ jí nabídne poslední šanci: Svobodu výměnou za velkou oběť. Musí ho reprezentovat v turnaji, kde se proti sobě postaví 24 šampionů, těch nejlepších vrahů a zlodějů z celé země. Bude to boj na život a na smrt. Pokud zvítězí, bude volná. Ovšem její soupeři umírají nejen při soubojích, ale i za tajemných okolností – Celaene teď o svůj život bojuje nejen s nimi, ale i s něčím tajemným a děsivým, co se skrývá v pozadí.
Skleněný trůn 1-7
- 7 volumes
Všechny díly Skleněného trůnu! V temných a špinavých solných dolech Endovieru si doživotní trest odpykává osmnáctiletá dívka. Celaene byla od dětství trénovaná k jednomu jedinému úkolu – stát se tím nejlepším zabijákem na světě, rychlým, tichým, neodhalitelným a všehoschopným. Ale udělala chybu. Nechala se chytit. Pak však dostala druhou šanci a uvědomila si, že je jen na ní, jak s ní naloží. Sledujte celou dlouhou životní cestu od trestankyně ke královně celých říší!
Skleněný trůn 4-6 (box)
- 3 volumes
- 1752 pages
- 62 hours of reading
Tři díly Skleněného trůnu v jednom boxu. Celaene byla od dětství trénovaná k jedinému úkolu – stát se tím nejlepším zabijákem na světě, rychlým, tichým, neodhalitelným a všehoschopným. Ale udělala chybu. Nechala se chytit. Poté co dostala druhou šanci, si uvědomí, že ve hře je mnohem víc než jen pomsta. Musí odhalit spiknutí, které ohrožuje všechny její blízké i celý svět. Musí se vypořádat se svým vlastním srdce. Ale hlavně nesmí zklamat svůj lid, který do ní vložil veškeré naděje. A to nejspíš bude vyžadovat mimořádnou oběť. Ale je jí schopna?
