Reviewed by Angie on
I was very nervous to start this series because everyone loves it. But then I read The Assassin's Blade, and thought I have nothing to worry about! I am so glad that I decided to read them in chronological order, rather than publication order, because this set of novellas has got me super excited for the full books! I feel like I really got to know Celaena, and I understood her better once the main story started. There's also a bit of world building introduced, even though the majority of the focus is on Celaena's characterization. And I must say that I love her! Sure she's quite arrogant at first, but it's also clear that she cares about doing the right thing despite being an assassin. I also loved that she was kick ass and girly! She can snap your neck and do your makeup!
The other great thing about The Assassin's Blade was that it did real like a novel rather than just a collection of shorts. Each story is directly connected to the one before it. It all flows together and felt like its own full book. If there had been proper transitions instead of each story ending and the next beginning, it totally could have been the first book in the series! Or a really long prequel! Whether you've started the series or not, I'd highly recommend giving these stories a read! They're fantastic on their own, but they're also a great introduction to (or background of) our heroine.
★★★★☆ The Assassin and the Pirate Lord
★★★★☆ The Assassin and the Healer
★★★★½ The Assassin and the Desert
★★★★☆ The Assassin and the Underworld
★★★★★ The Assassin and the Empire
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 21 June, 2015: Finished reading
- 21 June, 2015: Reviewed