Looking for another fantasy series with a strong female lead? Look no further than Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas as she creates another magnificent world around an infamous female assassin, Celaena Sardothian, who perseveres through every obstacle thrown her way. She repeats her mantra, “I will not be afraid” which got her through a year of slavery as she starts investigating some evil forces lurking in the castle while competing for the title of King’s Champion.

This book starts off the series with very little background on our assassin except for her personality traits which become rather obvious right out the gate. Soon after she makes a bargain to get out of the slave camp, Endovier, she finds herself participating in a competition to become the King’s Champion while trying to not draw too much attention to herself. Which, once you read about her, you will see she loves showing how capable she is, and when she’s not performing these sometimes daunting tasks, she loves to boast about them. I love her swagger, confidence, and nonchalant way of talking about some of her daring accomplishments. Furthermore, I love the mischief she and Dorian, the Crown Prince, get themselves into.

Our assassin develops an easy friendship filled with banter and ribbing with the Captain of the King’s Guard, Chaol, while training together. Thanks to this budding friendship of mutual respect, Chaol later brings her along to help him solve the gruesome murder of one of her competitors. Little did he know she was already doing some sleuthing of her own before he asked for her assistance. It is thus how our assassin finds herself not only competing for her freedom, but also investigating an evil lurking through the castle.

Some books have great chemistry between the characters which makes those books all-the-more interesting for me. I enjoy reading about great friendships bound by wit and loyalty, and she seems to be that person whom everyone is helplessly drawn to…myself included. I cannot wait to find out what further mischief she finds herself drawn to. I’m truly smiling just thinking about it.

Stay tuned for the review of the next book as I read more about Celaena and her endeavors in Crown of Midnight.

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P.S. Real talk: I do have this book in Nook Book and Audible formats because I didn’t want to stop reading even while driving. Also, the nerd in me is searching and waiting for a signed hardback copy.