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
The Assassin's Blade was a fun-filled romp, and my first introduction to Sarah J. Maas a writer. It was well-written, but simple, and just generally fun to read. I must admit though, for someone who is meant to be a top assassin Celaena is...not very good at it? All her enemies seem to always see or hear her coming or find it pretty easy to get the drop on her.
I wonder how I'll find this overall, given that I haven't read any of the series yet. Will it change the way I experience it, or would reading it in publication chronology changed my reading of it? I'm looking forward to finding out!
