Fantasy · Young adult
Throne of Glass
A teenage assassin is pulled from a prison mine and offered freedom if she wins a tournament as the king's champion. The contest quickly turns into a murder mystery, and the court around her is full of secrets.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2012
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 406
- Format
- Book 1 of 7 in Throne of Glass
Read this if you like a young-adult fantasy with a deadly competition, a mystery and a love triangle.
Skip this if you want a self-contained story, since this is the start of a long series that grows much bigger.
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Quick answers about Throne of Glass
- What is Throne of Glass about?
- A teenage assassin is pulled from a prison mine and offered freedom if she wins a tournament as the king's champion. The contest quickly turns into a murder mystery, and the court around her is full of secrets.
- Who should read Throne of Glass?
- Read it if you like a young-adult fantasy with a deadly competition, a mystery and a love triangle. Skip it if you want a self-contained story, since this is the start of a long series that grows much bigger.
- How long and how fast is Throne of Glass?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 406 pages, first published in 2012.
- Does Throne of Glass have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Abuse.
- Can I borrow Throne of Glass for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Throne of Glass; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Throne of Glass?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Hunger Games, Six of Crows, A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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