The Damning Stone (Tales From Verania, #6)

In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is released from prison to serve as the king's champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien.

"If We Survive" by Andrew Klavan is a young adult thriller novel that follows the story of high school student Will Peterson and his friends as they embark on a mission trip to Central America. The trip takes a dangerous turn when their small plane crashes in the jungle, leaving them stranded in hostile territory. With no way to communicate with the outside world and limited supplies, Will and his friends must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to survive. As they navigate through the treacherous jungle and evade capture by hostile forces, Will discovers inner strength and courage he never knew he had. Along the way, he forms deep bonds with his friends and learns important lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the true meaning of survival.