Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas is the second book in the Throne of Glass series, continuing the journey of Celaena Sardothien, an assassin who has won her position as the King’s Champion. While serving the king, she secretly harbors plans to undermine him. As she uncovers dark secrets about the kingdom, Celaena’s loyalties are tested, and she must decide between duty and her own beliefs. The book explores Celaena’s inner struggles, her relationships, and the dangers she faces as forces of magic and rebellion begin to surface.