The Queen's Assassin

von Melissa De la Cruz

374 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 14 Jahre

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From acclaimed author of the Blue Bloods series comes a sweeping young adult romantasy about a deadly assassin, his mysterious apprentice, and the country they are sworn to protect.“A classic plucky heroine fantasy in the vein of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore.”—Kirkus Reviews “Expertly weaving plot twists, betrayal, magical elements, and traces of humor throughout.”—School Library JournalCaledon Holt is the kingdom’s deadliest weapon. No one alive can best him in speed, strength, or brains, which is why he’s the Hearthstone Guild’s most dangerous member. Cal is also the Queen’s Assassin, bound to her by magic and unable to leave her service until the task she’s set for him is fulfilled. Shadow of the Honey Glade has been training all her life to join the Guild, hoping that one day she’ll become an assassin as feared and revered as Cal. But Shadow’s mother and aunts expect her to serve the crown as a lady of the Renovian Court. When a surprise attack brings Shadow and Cal together, they’re forced to team up as assassin and apprentice. Even though Shadow’s life belongs to the court and Cal’s belongs to the queen, they cannot deny their attraction to each other. But now, with war on the horizon and true love at risk, Shadow and Cal will uncover a shocking web of lies that will change their paths forever.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Allgemeine Interessen Regionen, Orte und Menschen Königinnen, Könige, Prinzessinnen, Prinzen usw
• ISBN: 9780525515937
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.02.2021
• Größe: 205 x 141 mm
• Verlag: Penguin LLC US
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 14 Jahre