The Queen's Assassin

A New York Times and Indie Bestseller--now in paperback!

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 #1 NYT bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

Caledon Holt is the kingdoms deadliest weapon. No one alive can best him in speed, strength, or brains, which is why hes the Hearthstone Guilds most dangerous member. Cal is also the Queens Assassin, bound to her by magic and unable to leave her service until the task shes set for him is fulfilled.

Shadow of the Honey Glade has been training all her life to join the Guild, hoping that one day shell become an assassin as feared and revered as Cal. But Shadows 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, theyre forced to team up as assassin and apprentice. Even though Shadows life belongs to the court and Cals 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.