The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)

by Sarah J. Maas

“You want to hear something ridiculous? Whenever I’m scared out of my wits, I tell myself: My name is Sam Cortland … and I will not be afraid. I’ve been doing it for years.”

“My name is Celaena Sardothien,” she whispered, “and I will not be afraid.”