'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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"Celaena Sardothien is the King's Champion, yet she is far from loyal to the crown. But secretly working against her master is no easy task. As she untangles the glass castle's mysteries, no one is above questioning her allegiance-not Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, Captain of the Guard; not even Nehemia, her friend and rebel princess."--
Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien's only thought is to avenge the savage death of her dearest friend: as the King of Adarlan's Assassin, she is bound to serve this tyrant, but he will pay for what he did. Any hope Celaena has of destroying the king lies in answers to be found in Wendlyn. Sacrificing his future, Chaol, the Captain of the King's Guard, has sent Celaena there to protect her, but her darkest demons lay in that same place. If she can overcome them, she will be Adarlan's biggest threat - and his own toughest enemy. While Celaena learns of her true destiny, and the eyes of Erilea are on Wendlyn, a brutal and beastly force is preparing to take to the skies. Will Celaena find the strength not only to win her own battles, but to fight a war that could pit her loyalties to her own people against those she has grown to love? This third novel in the Throne of Glass sequence, from New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, is packed with more heart-stopping action, devastating drama and swoonsome romance, and introduces some fierce new heroines to love and hate. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones.
Sarah J. Maas's global #1 bestselling THRONE OF GLASS series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth instalment.Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Now she returns to the empire - to confront the shadows of her past ... Bloodthirsty for revenge on the two men responsible for destroying her life, and desperate to find out if the prince and his captain are safe, Celaena returns to Rifthold. She has accepted her identity as Aelin Galathynius, the lost Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, there are dark truths to learn and debts to be paid. Aelin must stay hidden beneath her assassin's hood and draw on her mortal strength as Celaena to prevent the King of Adarlan from tearing her world apart. Only then can she fight for her people. Readers will be held rapt as Celaena's story builds to an agonising crescendo, packed with heart-pounding action and searing romance.
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?
Fantasy. Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed. Now he and Nesryn sail for Antica. It's Chaol's one shot at recovery, and with war looming back home, Dorian and Aelin's survival could depend on Chaol and Nesryn convincing Antica's rulers to ally with them. But what they discover there will change them both
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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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she'll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling -- and deadly -- world. Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord The Assassin and the Healer The Assassin and the Desert The Assassin and the Underworld The Assassin and the Empire
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.
Série Skleněný trůn (sv. 1-7)
- 7 volumes
- 3080 pages
- 108 hours of reading
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?
