Graceling

Everyone always talks about Throne of Glass when they think of a woman assassin for a king, but this book is overlooked. While I know Maas was very young when she wrote it, I felt more compelled to feel for these characters that Kristin Cashore created.
It does not focus its plot around the romance but rather the other way around. It's just a good enhancement to the story and the character's arcs.
I hope more people read this book and that it gets the attention it deserves.