by Brent Weeks
First published 2008
In the dark alleys of a corrupt city, a young guild rat named Azoth seeks an apprenticeship with Durzo Blint, the most skilled assassin around. To earn his place, Azoth must turn his back on his past life and embrace a new identity as Kylar Stern. As Kylar's training begins, he learns the ways of the assassin's world - a realm of deadly politics, dangerous magic, and the cultivation of a flair for death. With his life on the line, Kylar must navigate this treacherous new path, all while struggling to retain his humanity in the face of the darkness that surrounds him.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, training
592 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: violence