Celaena Sardothien has one month time to reach out to the Silent Master, get training from him and get his approval in order to get back to Adarlan with her head held high. From the master's son to her new roommate, she has even gotten close to making a friend. 
 But things get out of control when a traitor within plans the assassination of the silent master. Celaena is not a person to sit quietly!