Fantasy · Young adult
Crown of Midnight
The second Throne of Glass novel. Having won her place as the king's Champion, a young assassin is sent out to eliminate his enemies, while deadly secrets surround her in the glass castle.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2013
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 418
- Format
- Book 2 of 7 in Throne of Glass
Read this if you want a fast fantasy that adds mystery and romance to an assassin story.
Skip this if you have not read Throne of Glass, since the first book sets up all the people here.
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Quick answers about Crown of Midnight
- What is Crown of Midnight about?
- The second Throne of Glass novel. Having won her place as the king's Champion, a young assassin is sent out to eliminate his enemies, while deadly secrets surround her in the glass castle.
- Who should read Crown of Midnight?
- Read it if you want a fast fantasy that adds mystery and romance to an assassin story. Skip it if you have not read Throne of Glass, since the first book sets up all the people here.
- How long and how fast is Crown of Midnight?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 418 pages, first published in 2013.
- Does Crown of Midnight have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Crown of Midnight for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Crown of Midnight; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Crown of Midnight?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Throne of Glass, Shadow and Bone, Assassin's Apprentice.
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Throne of Glass The first book in the series, where the heroine and her place at court begin.
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Shadow and Bone Another young-adult fantasy built on a young woman with unusual power and a court that wants to use it.
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Assassin's Apprentice
A more melancholy tale of a young killer in royal service, written with great emotional depth.
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