Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin’s Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam.
When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes—and questioning her own allegiance. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship. But by defying Arobynn’s orders, Celaena risks unimaginable punishment, and with Sam by her side, he is in danger, too. They will have to risk it all if they hope to escape Arobynn’s clutches—and if they fail, they’ll lose not just a chance at freedom, but their lives . . .
A prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers readers a deeper look into the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling—and deadly—world.
Included in this volume:
The Assassin and the Pirate Lord
The Assassin and the Healer
The Assassin and the Desert
The Assassin and the Underworld
The Assassin and the Empire
Full review on my blog: www.thepunktheory.wordpress.com
First of all, bear in mind that all of the stories are just novellas, they are only loosely linked and don't have as much scope and depth as a full-fledged novel!,That being said, I completely enjoyed The Assassin's Blade. The stories are a nice addition to the TOG series and despite the short style, SJM managed to break my heart as well. (but more on that matter in my upcoming rant-post!)
A few aspects of the stories felt far-fetched, and not entirely realistic. (Even when I consider everything else SJM came up with for the book series). However, I am inclined to forgive those flaws, as The Assassin's Blade is hell of a ride.
Despite the fact that I liked The Assassin's Blade, I'm not sure whether it was really necessary. Maybe the stories could have been added as flashbacks in the TOG books at some points. Nevertheless, I am happy with the way it is.
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