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The Queen's Assassin

By: Melissa de la Cruz
Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Will Damron, Hillary Huber
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A New York Times and Indie Best Seller!

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Red Queen, this is the first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy-romance duet about a deadly assassin, his mysterious apprentice, and the country they are sworn to protect from number one NYT best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz.

Caledon 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.

©2020 Melissa de la Cruz (P)2020 Listening Library Fantasy Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction Assassin Royalty Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

“de la Cruz’s trademark tight construction, detailed world building, and action-packed romance are all at work in this sure-to-be-popular new series.” (Booklist)

"A classic plucky heroine fantasy in the vein of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore." (Kirkus Reviews)

“The action-packed narrative captures readers’ attention from the start, expertly weaving plot twists, betrayal, magical elements, and traces of humor throughout.” (School Library Journal)
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fantastic narrator, finally a female american voice I can stand! brilliant performances from both male and female, story was just a bit rushed at the end

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This book was better than I expected and I thoroughly enjoyed it from page one. The romance, the intrigue, the history and conspiracy were fab.

So good

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Loved it! Thoroughly enjoyed. Readers were fab and the plot was just as good!

Brilliant!

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