The Assassin's Blade
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Sarah J. Maas
The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend.Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas.Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade . . . knowing that if she fails, she'll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life.A prequel to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling-and deadly-world.Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate LordThe Assassin and the HealerThe Assassin and the DesertThe Assassin and the UnderworldThe Assassin and the Empire
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Author
Sarah J. Maas
Pages
195
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published Date
2014-03-04
ISBN
1619632217 9781619632219
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Prequel Throne of Glass - Learn more about some of the side characters of throne of glass and what Aelin was like before she became the King’s Assassin. I love learning more about Sam and how even back then you could see parts of the heroine that she would become! I think this should be read first if you like knowing the backstory. "
Nicole Sinders
"It was very good. I’m glad I read it 4th. Because I don’t think I would have connected with the characters as much as if I read it first. And I think there’s some things I wouldn’t have understand either. "
Leticia Cormier
"this book destroyed me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Farah
"There’s quite the debate on the order in which to read this book in the series. I read it 4th (after Heir of Fire). Currently feeling like I should have followed SJMs recommendation and read it 3rd…even though it takes you back in time. While I understand the thought process of reading it chronologically, (putting it 1st) I loved having that glimpse into her backstory once I was invested in her. This book was so good. It is not just 5 short stories, it is 5 stories that are pivotal points for Celaena and explains exactly how she got where she did. I didn’t understand why the first short mattered, but as you read on you realize it was a canon event."
CeeCee
"Love this book I’m so glad I read this before starting TOG. I was not expecting to love this as much as I do. It was so so so so good. "
Whitley
"This was hard to get into coming from ACOTAR. I was expecting more, but I got a slog instead. I had a hard time pushing myself through the book. I have to say the end of the book is where it got interesting. Although I think it would have been better if she insulted the king, it would
have set the story better for the future story. "
Ariel Blouin
"Left my heart shattered and stuck to the pages. Ugh, I will forever ♾️ love Sam cortland "
Melissa Nelson
"If you're wondering when to read this book! Read it 4th, after heir of fire !!! It's the perfect timing. That way in thenext book she's going to him, so you're even more hyped to read it. I haaate her master this bitch deserve to die the worst death possible, I hope she tricks him into loosing everything. "
iuArt
"4+ stars : I decided to start TOG with the assassins blade after finishing Acotar so I was having trouble connecting with the characters at first. Needless to say as soon as she made it to the dessert I was fully invested and this book left me gutted. I’m glad I started with it because I would have been lost with TOG and this created an entire background of connection and feelings to the storyline. "
Julia Courtney
"I was pleasantly surprised to live this prequel to the Throne of Glass series. The characters are lovely and complex. There were several short stories in this prequel to amp you up for the first edition of Throne of Glass and I was happy to have read it. Another great book written by Sarah J. Maas. She never fails me!"
Emma Lea
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