A fast-paced YA fantasy debut where Sallot Leon, a gender-fluid thief, enters a deadly audition to become one of the Queen's assassins. The competition is brutal, filled with masked rivals, shifting alliances, and tests of skill and cunning. Themes of identity, survival, and revenge drive the narrative, making it both action-packed and emotionally resonant.
Community Buzz:
Goodreads: Average rating around 3.5 stars. Readers praise the representation of a gender-fluid protagonist and the thrilling assassin competition, though some note uneven pacing.
BookTok: Clips highlight the "Hunger Games meets Throne of Glass" vibe, with fans celebrating its queer representation and assassin-fantasy tropes.
If You Liked…
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (assassin competition, court intrigue)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (deadly trials, survival)
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (queer fantasy with resilience and rebellion)
Condition: Very Good – minimal shelf wear, tight spine, clean pages, lightly handled.
