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Assassin's Apprentice
by Robin Hobb • 1995
Abandoned at the keep, a royal bastard is bought by a king and trained to kill.
4.19
412k+
Assassin's Apprentice Summary
Assassin's Apprentice 90%
Abandoned at the keep, a royal bastard is bought by a king and trained to kill.
by Robin Hobb 1995
4.19
412k+ ratings
Of Shadow and Sea
by Will Wight • 2014
An orphan assassin and her sentient blade guard a rotting empire from the dead gods below.
4.03
6k+
Of Shadow and Sea Summary
Of Shadow and Sea 90%
An orphan assassin and her sentient blade guard a rotting empire from the dead gods below.
by Will Wight 2014
4.03
6k+ ratings
The Magicians' Guild
by Trudi Canavan • 2001
A slum girl's stone pierces a magician's shield, making her raw magic the Guild's wanted prize.
3.95
91k+
The Magicians' Guild Summary
The Magicians' Guild 90%
A slum girl's stone pierces a magician's shield, making her raw magic the Guild's wanted prize.
by Trudi Canavan 2001
3.95
91k+ ratings
A Dance of Cloaks
by David Dalglish • 2010
His father's test: kill his brother. A thief lord's son inherits a city that demands blood.
3.75
13k+
A Dance of Cloaks Summary
A Dance of Cloaks 90%
His father's test: kill his brother. A thief lord's son inherits a city that demands blood.
by David Dalglish 2010
3.75
13k+ ratings
The Assassin and the Desert
by Sarah J. Maas • 2012
The Red Desert holds exile, a silent master, and a friend whose secrets could destroy them.
4.37
67k+
The Assassin and the Desert Summary
The Assassin and the Desert 89%
The Red Desert holds exile, a silent master, and a friend whose secrets could destroy them.
by Sarah J. Maas 2012
4.37
67k+ ratings
The Assassin and the Empire
by Sarah J. Maas • 2012
Two young assassins in love risk one last job to buy freedom from their manipulative mentor.
4.38
65k+
The Assassin and the Empire Summary
The Assassin and the Empire 89%
Two young assassins in love risk one last job to buy freedom from their manipulative mentor.
by Sarah J. Maas 2012
4.38
65k+ ratings
Royal Assassin
by Robin Hobb • 1996
A royal assassin hides a forbidden wolf bond as a soul-stealing plague threatens the kingdom.
4.29
248k+
Royal Assassin Summary
Royal Assassin 89%
A royal assassin hides a forbidden wolf bond as a soul-stealing plague threatens the kingdom.
by Robin Hobb 1996
4.29
248k+ ratings
Broken Veil
by Jeff Wheeler • 2019
A stolen girl, a poisoned empress: one conspiracy, two worlds, and no one left to trust.
4.48
10k+
Broken Veil Summary
Broken Veil 89%
A stolen girl, a poisoned empress: one conspiracy, two worlds, and no one left to trust.
by Jeff Wheeler 2019
4.48
10k+ ratings
Fool's Errand
by Robin Hobb • 2001
A retired assassin and aging wolf hunt a vanished prince seduced by forbidden beast magic.
4.39
108k+
Fool's Errand Summary
Fool's Errand 89%
A retired assassin and aging wolf hunt a vanished prince seduced by forbidden beast magic.
by Robin Hobb 2001
4.39
108k+ ratings
Assassin's Quest
by Robin Hobb • 1997
Believed dead, a broken assassin hunts a vanished king whose only weapon left is a dragon.
4.22
200k+
Assassin's Quest Summary
Assassin's Quest 89%
Believed dead, a broken assassin hunts a vanished king whose only weapon left is a dragon.
by Robin Hobb 1997
4.22
200k+ ratings
Fool's Assassin
by Robin Hobb • 2014
A retired assassin's peace ends with a dead messenger and an aging wife's impossible pregnancy.
4.43
68k+
Fool's Assassin Summary
Fool's Assassin 88%
A retired assassin's peace ends with a dead messenger and an aging wife's impossible pregnancy.
by Robin Hobb 2014
4.43
68k+ ratings
Scythe
by Neal Shusterman • 2016
In a deathless world, two teens become scythes, until the order demands one kill the other.
4.32
422k+
Scythe Summary
Scythe 88%
In a deathless world, two teens become scythes, until the order demands one kill the other.
by Neal Shusterman 2016
4.32
422k+ ratings
The Ruins of Gorlan
by John Flanagan • 2004
Rejected for knighthood, a boy joins the Rangers and faces a mission to stop monstrous assassins.
4.26
177k+
The Ruins of Gorlan Summary
The Ruins of Gorlan 88%
Rejected for knighthood, a boy joins the Rangers and faces a mission to stop monstrous assassins.
by John Flanagan 2004
4.26
177k+ ratings
The Assassin's Blade
by Sarah J. Maas • 2014
An assassin trains in the desert, falls for her rival, then her mentor's betrayal dooms her.
4.20
1.2M+
The Assassin's Blade Summary
The Assassin's Blade 88%
An assassin trains in the desert, falls for her rival, then her mentor's betrayal dooms her.
by Sarah J. Maas 2014
4.20
1.2M+ ratings
A Dance of Shadows
by David Dalglish • 2012
Veldaren's vigilante cowed its thieves. A killer, a crusader, and invaders now burn it all down.
4.12
4k+
A Dance of Shadows Summary
A Dance of Shadows 88%
Veldaren's vigilante cowed its thieves. A killer, a crusader, and invaders now burn it all down.
by David Dalglish 2012
4.12
4k+ ratings
The Icebound Land
by John Flanagan • 2005
Enslaved and addicted far north, a young ranger waits for his outlaw mentor to find him.
4.24
98k+
The Icebound Land Summary
The Icebound Land 88%
Enslaved and addicted far north, a young ranger waits for his outlaw mentor to find him.
by John Flanagan 2005
4.24
98k+ ratings
A Dance of Death
by David Dalglish • 2011
Framed for slaughter, a vigilante hunts his dark mirror through a port city on the brink of war.
4.06
7k+
A Dance of Death Summary
A Dance of Death 88%
Framed for slaughter, a vigilante hunts his dark mirror through a port city on the brink of war.
by David Dalglish 2011
4.06
7k+ ratings
The Assassin and the Underworld
by Sarah J. Maas • 2012
An assassin returns to settle old debts, but her mentor's final job will cost more than gold.
4.31
64k+
The Assassin and the Underworld Summary
The Assassin and the Underworld 88%
An assassin returns to settle old debts, but her mentor's final job will cost more than gold.
by Sarah J. Maas 2012
4.31
64k+ ratings
Orphan X
by Gregg Hurwitz • 2016
Raised to kill, he now rescues strangers. A kidnap case leads his creators straight to him.
4.14
57k+
Orphan X Summary
Orphan X 88%
Raised to kill, he now rescues strangers. A kidnap case leads his creators straight to him.
by Gregg Hurwitz 2016
4.14
57k+ ratings
Spellslinger
by Sebastien de Castell • 2017
Kellen has no magic and his trial approaches. A wandering trickster teaches him to cheat.
4.03
20k+
Spellslinger Summary
Spellslinger 88%
Kellen has no magic and his trial approaches. A wandering trickster teaches him to cheat.
by Sebastien de Castell 2017
4.03
20k+ ratings
Nevernight
by Jay Kristoff • 2016
A shadow-wielding girl enters an assassin school to kill the men who executed her father.
4.22
117k+
Nevernight Summary
Nevernight 88%
A shadow-wielding girl enters an assassin school to kill the men who executed her father.
by Jay Kristoff 2016
4.22
117k+ ratings
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1
by Sebastien de Castell • 2021
A dead king's magistrates wander a broken kingdom, fighting duels to keep justice alive.
4.27
664
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1 Summary
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1 88%
A dead king's magistrates wander a broken kingdom, fighting duels to keep justice alive.
by Sebastien de Castell 2021
4.27
664 ratings
We Free the Stars
by Hafsah Faizal • 2021
A hunter returns with magic's last hope. The ancient evil she unleashed has followed her home.
4.18
45k+
We Free the Stars Summary
We Free the Stars 88%
A hunter returns with magic's last hope. The ancient evil she unleashed has followed her home.
by Hafsah Faizal 2021
4.18
45k+ ratings
Throne of Glass
by Sarah J. Maas • 2012
Slave assassin fights a rigged tournament for freedom while a dark killer hunts competitors.
4.19
2.5M+
Throne of Glass Summary
Throne of Glass 88%
Slave assassin fights a rigged tournament for freedom while a dark killer hunts competitors.
by Sarah J. Maas 2012
4.19
2.5M+ ratings
Grave Mercy
by Robin LaFevers • 2012
An assassin nun protects a besieged duchess, falling for the half-brother she suspects most.
3.89
108k+
Grave Mercy Summary
Grave Mercy 88%
An assassin nun protects a besieged duchess, falling for the half-brother she suspects most.
by Robin LaFevers 2012
3.89
108k+ ratings
Golden Fool
by Robin Hobb • 2002
His wolf is dead, his name a lie. A prince needs magic, a friend wants his heart.
4.39
96k+
Golden Fool Summary
Golden Fool 88%
His wolf is dead, his name a lie. A prince needs magic, a friend wants his heart.
by Robin Hobb 2002
4.39
96k+ ratings
Crown of Midnight
by Sarah J. Maas • 2013
A tyrant's assassin secretly aids the rebellion while falling for the captain of the guard.
4.36
1.8M+
Crown of Midnight Summary
Crown of Midnight 88%
A tyrant's assassin secretly aids the rebellion while falling for the captain of the guard.
by Sarah J. Maas 2013
4.36
1.8M+ ratings
Of Darkness and Dawn
by Will Wight • 2015
Bound to a death-hungry blade, an assassin must kill the emperor she swore to protect.
4.16
4k+
Of Darkness and Dawn Summary
Of Darkness and Dawn 88%
Bound to a death-hungry blade, an assassin must kill the emperor she swore to protect.
by Will Wight 2015
4.16
4k+ ratings
The Art of Prophecy
by Wesley Chu • 2022
After his prophecy shatters, a chosen hero is hunted by the lords who once championed him.
4.04
6k+
The Art of Prophecy Summary
The Art of Prophecy 88%
After his prophecy shatters, a chosen hero is hunted by the lords who once championed him.
by Wesley Chu 2022
4.04
6k+ ratings
The Traveler's Gate Chronicles
by Will Wight • 2015
Three Territories. One rule: master yourself or the realm will destroy you.
4.32
899
The Traveler's Gate Chronicles Summary
The Traveler's Gate Chronicles 88%
Three Territories. One rule: master yourself or the realm will destroy you.
by Will Wight 2015
4.32
899 ratings
The Art of Destiny
by Wesley Chu • 2023
His prophecy broken, a hero branded villain hides on a remote pillar while the world erupts.
4.08
2k+
The Art of Destiny Summary
The Art of Destiny 88%
His prophecy broken, a hero branded villain hides on a remote pillar while the world erupts.
by Wesley Chu 2023
4.08
2k+ ratings
The Queen's Assassin
by Melissa de la Cruz • 2020
A hidden princess frees a condemned assassin, igniting forbidden love across rival kingdoms.
3.44
20k+
The Queen's Assassin Summary
The Queen's Assassin 87%
A hidden princess frees a condemned assassin, igniting forbidden love across rival kingdoms.
by Melissa de la Cruz 2020
3.44
20k+ ratings
Rule of Two
by Drew Karpyshyn • 2007
Hunted by Jedi, the last Sith Lord trains his successor while his own body kills him.
4.24
29k+
Rule of Two Summary
Rule of Two 87%
Hunted by Jedi, the last Sith Lord trains his successor while his own body kills him.
by Drew Karpyshyn 2007
4.24
29k+ ratings
Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr
by Christopher Paolini • 2008
After hatching a dragon, a farm boy seeks vengeance and joins the rebellion against the tyrant king.
4.27
37k+
Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr Summary
Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr 87%
After hatching a dragon, a farm boy seeks vengeance and joins the rebellion against the tyrant king.
by Christopher Paolini 2008
4.27
37k+ ratings
Midnight Black
by Mark Greaney • 2025
Betrayed mid-air, a covert operative fights across Europe to rescue his handler's kidnapped family.
4.62
14k+
Midnight Black Summary
Midnight Black 87%
Betrayed mid-air, a covert operative fights across Europe to rescue his handler's kidnapped family.
by Mark Greaney 2025
4.62
14k+ ratings
Dear Killer
by Katherine Ewell • 2014
A London schoolgirl takes murder commissions; the detective hunting her becomes her confidant.
3.47
5k+
Dear Killer Summary
Dear Killer 87%
A London schoolgirl takes murder commissions; the detective hunting her becomes her confidant.
by Katherine Ewell 2014
3.47
5k+ ratings
The Dragonbone Chair
by Tad Williams • 1988
A dreamy scullion hunts a fabled sword across a freezing land as a fallen king's shadow rises.
3.97
79k+
The Dragonbone Chair Summary
The Dragonbone Chair 87%
A dreamy scullion hunts a fabled sword across a freezing land as a fallen king's shadow rises.
by Tad Williams 1988
3.97
79k+ ratings
Realm Breaker
by Victoria Aveyard • 2021
A pirate's daughter rallies outcasts to close the ancient portals tearing the realm apart.
3.57
43k+
Realm Breaker Summary
Realm Breaker 87%
A pirate's daughter rallies outcasts to close the ancient portals tearing the realm apart.
by Victoria Aveyard 2021
3.57
43k+ ratings
A Feast for Crows
by George R.R. Martin • 2005
A paranoid queen. An assassin in training. A knight hunting ghosts through the wreckage of war.
4.17
797k+
A Feast for Crows Summary
A Feast for Crows 87%
A paranoid queen. An assassin in training. A knight hunting ghosts through the wreckage of war.
by George R.R. Martin 2005
4.17
797k+ ratings
Master and Apprentice
by Claudia Gray • 2019
A Jedi Master and apprentice must crown a princess, but a vision of bloodshed foretells disaster.
4.16
23k+
Master and Apprentice Summary
Master and Apprentice 87%
A Jedi Master and apprentice must crown a princess, but a vision of bloodshed foretells disaster.
by Claudia Gray 2019
4.16
23k+ ratings
Soulsmith
by Will Wight • 2016
An outcast enters a world of warring magic sects, ancient ruins, and a mentor's dangerous agenda.
4.32
42k+
Soulsmith Summary
Soulsmith 87%
An outcast enters a world of warring magic sects, ancient ruins, and a mentor's dangerous agenda.
by Will Wight 2016
4.32
42k+ ratings
The Poisoner's Enemy
by Jeff Wheeler • 2018
A midwife's daughter, forged into a poisoner and spy, must decide whose crown she will save.
4.52
6k+
The Poisoner's Enemy Summary
The Poisoner's Enemy 87%
A midwife's daughter, forged into a poisoner and spy, must decide whose crown she will save.
by Jeff Wheeler 2018
4.52
6k+ ratings
The Phoenix King
by Aparna Verma • 2023
An assassin seeking freedom must guard a princess whose throne is won in fire.
3.67
6k+
The Phoenix King Summary
The Phoenix King 87%
An assassin seeking freedom must guard a princess whose throne is won in fire.
by Aparna Verma 2023
3.67
6k+ ratings
Shadowblack
by Sebastien de Castell • 2017
A branded exile escorts a blindfolded girl home to an academy infected by her affliction.
4.12
11k+
Shadowblack Summary
Shadowblack 87%
A branded exile escorts a blindfolded girl home to an academy infected by her affliction.
by Sebastien de Castell 2017
4.12
11k+ ratings
The Broken Eye
by Brent Weeks • 2014
A fallen Prism's son risks his mind unlocking magical memories to save a crumbling empire.
4.44
70k+
The Broken Eye Summary
The Broken Eye 87%
A fallen Prism's son risks his mind unlocking magical memories to save a crumbling empire.
by Brent Weeks 2014
4.44
70k+ ratings
Reign of Madness
by Kel Kade • 2016
Trained as a weapon, he discovers the crown is his birthright. Claiming it means rebellion.
4.45
19k+
Reign of Madness Summary
Reign of Madness 87%
Trained as a weapon, he discovers the crown is his birthright. Claiming it means rebellion.
by Kel Kade 2016
4.45
19k+ ratings
Play of Shadows
by Sebastien de Castell • 2024
Fleeing a duelist, a failed actor takes refuge in a theater where the dead speak.
4.28
1k+
Play of Shadows Summary
Play of Shadows 87%
Fleeing a duelist, a failed actor takes refuge in a theater where the dead speak.
by Sebastien de Castell 2024
4.28
1k+ ratings
The Spook's Apprentice
by Joseph Delaney • 2004
A witch hunter's seventh-son apprentice makes one promise and releases an imprisoned evil.
4.02
54k+
The Spook's Apprentice Summary
The Spook's Apprentice 87%
A witch hunter's seventh-son apprentice makes one promise and releases an imprisoned evil.
by Joseph Delaney 2004
4.02
54k+ ratings
A Dance with Dragons 2
by George R.R. Martin • 2011
Queens fall, dragons unchain, winter devours the realm as old powers crumble and new knives strike.
4.43
33k+
A Dance with Dragons 2 Summary
A Dance with Dragons 2 87%
Queens fall, dragons unchain, winter devours the realm as old powers crumble and new knives strike.
by George R.R. Martin 2011
4.43
33k+ ratings
Blade Breaker
by Victoria Aveyard • 2022
A reluctant heir leads outcasts to seal torn realms, hunted by a demon-backed queen's undying army.
3.94
15k+
Blade Breaker Summary
Blade Breaker 87%
A reluctant heir leads outcasts to seal torn realms, hunted by a demon-backed queen's undying army.
by Victoria Aveyard 2022
3.94
15k+ ratings
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