The Queen's Assassin

By Melissa de la Cruz

Book #1 in the Queen's Secret series

An assassin and his apprentice face a web of secrets threatening their kingdom and hearts.

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591 pages· 92,462 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Caledon Holt, the kingdom's deadliest assassin, is bound by magic to serve the queen. Shadow, trained to join the Guild, dreams of becoming as feared as Cal. When a surprise attack forces them together, they must navigate a world of secrets and lies. As war looms and their forbidden attraction grows, they uncover truths that could alter their destinies forever. Can they protect their kingdom and their hearts, or will the web of deception ensnare them both?

From the publisher

A New York Times and Indie Bestseller! 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 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.

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