Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas is the first book in a young adult, fantasy series. The novel follows a captured Assassin, Celaena Sardothien, in her fight for freedom.

In this first book we join Celaena Sardothien working in a Salt Mine Death Camp in a land called Endovier. After a day working in the mines the Assassin is summoned to a meeting with a very important visitor. This visitor entices Celaena with a deal. Win a competition for him and her freedom will be granted. However, there's a catch. If she wins she has to serve the family as their Champion for 4 years. She must follow every order she is given. If she losses Celaena will be sent back to the Salt Mines to await her inevitable death.

The Letter Bearer

The Letter Bearer by Robert Allison is an adult, historical fiction novel set in
 World War II.

We join the main character, The Rider, waking up from unconsciousness. He finds himself injured, stranded in the middle of an African Desert, alone. The only thing The Rider is aware of is the carnage around him.