After winning a lethal competition to become the King’s Champion, assassin Celaena Sardothien remains a prisoner of the crown. Instead of executing the king's political enemies as ordered, she secretly fakes their deaths to protect them from his tyranny. As she navigates her double life, she investigates a hidden conspiracy involving ancient magic and dark rituals within the stone walls of the castle. Her discovery of a secret rebel movement and the truth about her own heritage forces her to choose between personal safety and a rebellion against the monarchy.
Young adult readers who enjoy high-fantasy settings and morally complex protagonists read this book for its blend of political intrigue and violent action. The story appeals to those interested in secret identities and the cost of maintaining loyalty during a revolution. Readers finish the book with a clear understanding of the protagonist's true origin and the specific magical threats facing the kingdom. It is a choice for audiences who want a narrative focused on the consequences of Choice and the necessity of sacrifice in wartime.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
Insights from Crown of Midnight
Dorian discovering his magic in a kingdom that hates it feels so isolating. He has to hide his true self from his own father just to survive.
The moment Celaena mourns at the piano changed everything for me. Music was the only way she could let her grief out without screaming.
“She was the heir of ash and fire.”
Finding out she is actually Aelin Galathynius felt like a massive weight dropping. She spent years running from a crown she never asked for.
Archer seemed like a victim but turned out to be a monster. It is a reminder that the people we try to protect can be the most dangerous.
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- ISBN
- 9781408834947
- Language
- EN
