Crown of Midnight

Okay Rylee- you were right- the last page was crazy! This sequel to Throne of Glass by Sarah Maas was outstanding. It returns to the world of Celaena Sardothien, the King's Assassin. She is bound by the knowledge that if she doesn't do as the king demands, those she loves will be killed. And she has lost far too many loved ones as it is. The King seems to have the mysterious ability to conquer all the lands he wants and he wants all the lands. Celaena is surrounded by her friends, Nehemia, a princess trying to free her enslaved people, Dorian, the king's son and her former flame, and Chaol, the King's Guard, who has become more that just a training partner. Nehemia wants her to be strong and embrace her power to change the world, but Celaena has been burned one too many times. Dorian is grappling with his own mysterious problem that could find him in a mess of trouble. And Chaol realizes he would give up everything if he could take Celaena away and live happily ever after. But as we know, without conflict, the story would have no where to go. So bring on the tragedy. With the tragic and brutal death of one of the main characters, Celaena's world forever changes, not only who she loves, but how she lives. She realizes it's time to step up and face her past even if it means she will lose the only ones who matter to her. Holy Assassin's Batman. This was one action packed read, filled with romance, deception, magic and overwhelming loss. So until the next book comes out, I will have sit and wonder how this epic adventure will be resolved. Luckily, I have boxes of books to keep me occupied until then. But Chaol and Celaena will be in the back of my mind, waiting to be unleased on the evil and unsuspecting King of Adarlan. And here's hoping he gets what he deserves. Happy reading my friends!