🗡️ Five Deadly Missions. One Fierce Assassin. The Journey Begins.
Before she was a prisoner, before she was a champion, she was Adarlan’s most feared assassin.
In The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas, we dive into five thrilling prequel novellas that follow eighteen-year-old Celaena Sardothien as she navigates the glamorous, cutthroat underbelly of Rifthold alongside her rival and fellow assassin, Sam Cortland.
The Missions? Whispering islands, pirate lords, lethal deserts, and secret slave camps. Celaena is sent on deadly assignments that test her skills—and her conscience.
The Rival? Sam Cortland. He’s exasperating, brilliantly talented, and fiercely protective. Their banter is sharp, but the tension between them is even sharper.
The Choice? When Celaena decides to defy her cruel master, Arobynn Hamel, she sets off a chain of events that will change her destiny forever.
Full of breathtaking action, gorgeous outfits, and a beautiful, slow-burn romance, this is the ultimate backstory of how a girl became a legend.
Shop Note: Whether you read this first or after Crown of Midnight, this book is an absolute emotional powerhouse that you won't want to skip!
📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:
The perfect, action-packed companion to the Throne of Glass saga. Discover the secrets, the love, and the betrayals that forged Adarlan's greatest assassin.
⚡ Prepare to Brave the Dark. The Storm is Here.
The sky is turning black, the wind is howling, and the rules of survival have been rewritten in blood.
In Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, the stakes have officially escalated from surviving military school to saving the entire continent. Violet Sorrengail has faced deadly trials, vicious political schemes, and terrifying secrets, but nothing could have prepared her for the dark tempest on the horizon.
The Mission? It’s no longer just about flying—it’s about a desperate, high-stakes rebellion where every alliance is fragile and every shadow holds a threat.
The Sacrifice? To protect the dragons, the people she loves, and the man who holds her heart, Violet must venture into the darkest corners of Navarre.
The Storm? A brutal, breathtaking battle for the future where one wrong move means losing everything.
With explosive magic, untamed dragons, and the scorching, fiercely protective bond between Violet and Xaden, Onyx Storm is a sweeping, heart-stopping ride that will leave you absolutely breathless.
Reader Advisory: Buckle up, hold onto your dragons, and prepare for a wild, emotionally devastating ride.
📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:
The highly anticipated third installment of the global phenomenon delivers bigger battles, deeper secrets, and a love that refuses to burn out. Will they conquer the dark, or be consumed by the storm?
👑 A Crown of Assassins. A Castle of Glass. A Deadly Game.
Meet Adarlan’s greatest assassin. There's just one catch: she’s an eighteen-year-old girl, currently serving a life sentence in a brutal prison camp.
In Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, Celaena Sardothien is offered her freedom on one condition: she must act as the Crown Prince’s champion in a ruthless, deadly competition to become the King’s Royal Assassin.
The Competitors? Twenty-three fierce male thieves, killers, and warriors who wouldn't hesitate to slit her throat.
The Crown Prince? Dorian Havilliard, handsome, charming, and entirely too distracting.
The Captain? Chaol Westfall, the fiercely protective Guard Captain who is determined to keep her in line.
The Mystery? Something ancient and deeply evil is lurking in the castle of glass, murdering the contestants one by one.
Before long, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival—and a quest to uncover a dark magic that threatens to consume her world.
Perfect for fans of:The Cruel Prince, Shadow and Bone, and anyone who loves brilliant, fiercely independent heroines who can kick butt in ballgowns.
📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:
The spectacular beginning to a legendary, completed high-fantasy series filled with sparkling wit, court intrigue, breathtaking action, and a hint of magic.
🗡️ An Elite Prince. A Clever Ordinary. A Deadly Game for Survival.
Welcome to the kingdom of Ilya, where magic is a weapon, secrets are lethal, and a single powerless girl is about to play the most dangerous game of her life.
In Powerless by Lauren Roberts, the world is divided. Decades ago, a deadly plague swept the land, leaving behind the Elites—those gifted with extraordinary, magical abilities. But those born without magic, the Ordinaries, are viewed as a disease, banished and hunted by order of the King. Paedyn Gray is an Ordinary, but she survives in the slums by pretending to be a Psychic, using her brilliant observation skills and quick wits to blend in.
The Royal Rescue? Paedyn’s carefully hidden life is thrown into chaos when she accidentally saves Prince Kai Azer, the kingdom's Enforcer and the man responsible for hunting down people exactly like her.
The Purging Trials? Impressed by her skills and completely unaware of her secret, Kai nominates Paedyn to compete in the Purging Trials—a brutal, high-stakes tournament designed to showcase the kingdom's greatest Elites.
The Agony? Forced into the spotlight, Paedyn must fight for her survival in a series of deadly arenas. Making matters worse? She is forced to train with Kai. As their sharp-tongued banter transforms into a scorching, forbidden connection, Paedyn faces an impossible choice: survive the trials, or lose her heart to the boy who is destined to destroy her.
Bursting with dagger-to-the-throat tension, intense yearning, a fierce under-dog heroine, and a broody prince who is completely captivated by her, this fantasy romance is an absolute page-turner.
Perfect for fans of: The Hunger Games, The Cruel Prince, enemies-to-lovers, dagger-to-throat romance, and intense slow-burn yearning.
📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:
The ultimate high-stakes fantasy escape. It is a thrilling, beautifully emotional story about survival, hidden rebellion, and a forbidden love so intense it will leave you completely breathless.
🐉 Welcome to the Deadly World of Basgiath War College...
Think you can survive the ultimate school of dragons?
In Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to live a quiet life buried among history books. Instead, her fierce commanding general of a mother orders her to join the Riders Quadrant—where hundreds enter, and only the elite survive.
The Stakes? Life or death. Dragons don't bond with "fragile" humans; they incinerate them.
The Enemy? Not just the monsters outside the kingdom's borders, but her fellow cadets who would gladly eliminate the competition.
The Problem? Xaden Riorson. He’s the most powerful, ruthless wingleader in the quadrant—and he has every reason to want Violet dead.
With breathless romance, high-stakes trials, and magnificent, snarky dragons, Fourth Wing is an enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy that will keep you up reading long past your bedtime.
Perfect for fans of:A Court of Thorns and Roses, Divergent, and any story where the underdog refuses to back down.
📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:
An absolute global phenomenon filled with scorching chemistry, dark secrets, and lethal magic. Will Violet fly... or burn?
🏙️ A Glinting Metropolis. A Fallen Angel. A Hunt for Vengeance.
Welcome to Crescent City, a vibrant modern metropolis where neon lights illuminate ancient magic, angels guard the skies, shifters rule the streets, and a single broken heart is about to shake the foundations of the world.
In House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working at an antiquities dealer by day and partying with her closest friends by night. But when a ruthless demon murders her closest friends, Bryce’s world shatters into a million jagged pieces. Two years later, the killings start again, and Bryce is thrust into the center of the investigation, desperate to find justice for the people she lost.
The Guard? Hunt Athalar. He is a notorious fallen angel and personal assassin for the Archangels, currently enslaved by the very rulers he tried to overthrow. His lethal skills are unmatched, and he is assigned to protect Bryce and help her solve the case.
The Hunt? As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into the gritty Underbelly of Crescent City, they uncover a dark, sprawling conspiracy that threatens to consume the entire city.
The Spark? Forced into close quarters, these two lonely souls begin to find a fierce, healing connection in each other. But as a terrifying enemy threatens to burn their world to the ground, they must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice to save the city—and each other.
Bursting with intricate world-building, heartbreaking emotional depth, a fiercely loyal heroine, and a broody angel with a hidden heart of gold, this urban fantasy romance is an absolute masterpiece.
Perfect for fans of: High-stakes urban fantasy, forced proximity, murder mysteries, deep emotional healing, and devastatingly beautiful found-family dynamics.
📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:
An unforgettable, emotional rollercoaster that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer at the top of your lungs. It is a triumphant story about the power of friendship, the strength of a woman's spirit, and a love that can defy empires.
🔥 The Fire Burns Brighter. The Stakes Are Deadlier.
Think surviving your first year at Basgiath War College was hard? Welcome to year two.
In Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, Violet Sorrengail surprised everyone—including herself—by surviving the Threshing and bonding with not one, but two of the world's most powerful dragons. But the real test is just beginning.
The Secret? The grueling military training was nothing compared to the terrifying truths hidden outside the college walls.
The Danger? A new, brutal Vice Commandant is determined to break Violet, teaching her exactly how powerless she is unless she betrays the man she loves.
The Mission? It’s no longer just about surviving; it’s about protecting a secret that could burn their entire world to ash.
With even more lethal magic, higher stakes, and the scorching, unyielding bond between Violet and Xaden, Iron Flame takes the global phenomenon to breathtaking new heights.
Warning: Side effects include extreme sleep deprivation, breathless gasping, and an immediate urge to talk to dragons.
📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:
The epic story continues with jaw-dropping secrets, fierce loyalty, and a revolution that will change everything. Ready to face the fire?