“You certainly have a lot of stamina," she said. When had they last spoken? It could have been ten minutes or an hour ago. The masked faces around them blurred together. "While some parents hit their children, mine also punished me with dancing lessons." "Then you must have been a very naughty boy." She glanced around the ball, as if she were looking for something--or someone. "You're gracious with your compliments tonight.”
This novel follows Celaena Sardothien, a skilled assassin, as she competes in a deadly competition to become the King's champion. Set in a richly imagined world, the story explores themes of power, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom. more
Sarah J. Maas is an American author known for her fantasy novels. Her works are celebrated for their rich imagination, complex characters, and gripping plots. Born on March 5, 1986, Maas has developed a passion for writing from a young age and has become a successful author in her own right. more
“The bat and the ball only matter because we stepped up to the plate.”
“Her godmother, who was a fairy, said, "You would like to go to the ball, is that not so?”