Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass book 2)

Now the King’s Champion, Celaena is forced to carry out the monarch’s brutal commands. But her loyalty is tested when she discovers a rebellion brewing and a mysterious magic awakening within her. As she navigates court politics and forbidden magic, old enemies resurface, and new alliances form. The line between right and wrong blurs as Celaena grapples with her identity as both assassin and protector. Meanwhile, a cursed castle and a deadly curse threaten everyone she loves. The story deepens with twists about her lineage, the true nature of her powers, and the horrifying price of the king’s tyranny.