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The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas

Sarah J. Maas
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The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas

Sarah J. Maas
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Overall rating: 4.5547943 / 5 from 584 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This prequel collection to the Throne of Glass series offers a captivating look into the backstory of Celaena, the cunning assassin. Customers praise the engaging novellas, the relatable characters, and the insightful exploration of Celaena's world. The stories are easy to read and provide a heart-wrenching journey that ties into the larger narrative.

Summary topics

  • Backstory Enjoyment (6%): It was highlighted by customers that the backstory for the book was good and enjoyable. (Common opinion)
  • Novella Quality (4%): It was highlighted by customers that the novellas were great and would make a stand-alone.
  • Character Relatability (8%): Customers appreciated the relatable and easy to fall in love with female characters in the book.
  • Series Quality (20%): Based on a significant number of customers, this series is highly praised for its epic and unique outlook.
  • Story Engagement (14%): Customers expressed appreciation for the nice short stories that tie into the bigger picture of the book.

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Review highlights

  • "Great read and nice book to tie the series together." — Maia
  • "The stories were emotional, especially the ending, and it set the stage perfectly for the rest of the series." — Bella
  • "Awesome book recommend to read in order as this is the back stories of the main character" — Stacey S.

Reviews

Only for Sam

"I wanted to get into the SJM-verse, and I came out with a heartbreak. I wasn’t a fan of the FMC, and only Sam would be the one that I carry around."

— Ferough Y. (3/5)

Heartbreaking Throne of Glass novella

"The Throne of Glass series may be my all time favourite books, this novella was good though not as good as the rest of the series. It was a nice little look into the backstory of the fmc, and really throws you right into insane heartbreak… definitely worth a read! I personally read it second (right after TOG) and would do that again upon re-reading."

— Book L. (4/5)

Reading order: read it FIRST

"I really enjoyed this book and thought it added so much depth to the series. The novellas helped me understand the main character better and made the events of the later books more impactful. A great read, especially before starting the main story."

— Noah (5/5)

Heartbreaking Throne of Glass novella

"The Throne of Glass series may be my all time favourite books, this novella was good though not as good as the rest of the series. It was a nice little look into the backstory of the fmc, and really throws you right into insane heartbreak… definitely worth a read! I personally read it second (right after TOG) and would do that again upon re-reading."

— Book L. (4/5)

Reading order: read it FIRST

"I really enjoyed this book and thought it added so much depth to the series. The novellas helped me understand the main character better and made the events of the later books more impactful. A great read, especially before starting the main story."

— Noah (5/5)

Still reading

"Currently reading after reading another of the author's popular series. This book is taking its time to build up but I'm close to the half way point and I'm kind of getting excited about what could be coming. I rated the previous series 5/5 cause it kept my attention and couldn't stop reading at times. This book was rated lower because it doesn't have same level of intrigue. Of course, these are different books but it was the writing in the previous series that I am yet to see here. I do feel like something is coming and some of the questions I had at the start of this book are beginning to get answered and I can see the foreshadowing for future books. I feel like it's about to start building up and I'm getting excited, fingers crossed."

— Tyler (3/5)

A captivating book into the complex background of Celaena Sardothien and her heartbreakingly beautiful upbringing

"If you’re thinking about getting into the Throne of Glass series I highly recommend reading this in publication order as the third book. It was a captivating and heart wrenching read."

— Amanda N. (5/5)

The Assasins Blade Book review

"The book was really exciting with extravagant scenes and details. I also loved seeing Caleana’s story and all the adventures she had before throne of glass."

— Wingate (5/5)

Still reading

"Currently reading after reading another of the author's popular series. This book is taking its time to build up but I'm close to the half way point and I'm kind of getting excited about what could be coming. I rated the previous series 5/5 cause it kept my attention and couldn't stop reading at times. This book was rated lower because it doesn't have same level of intrigue. Of course, these are different books but it was the writing in the previous series that I am yet to see here. I do feel like something is coming and some of the questions I had at the start of this book are beginning to get answered and I can see the foreshadowing for future books. I feel like it's about to start building up and I'm getting excited, fingers crossed."

— Tyler (3/5)

A captivating book into the complex background of Celaena Sardothien and her heartbreakingly beautiful upbringing

"If you’re thinking about getting into the Throne of Glass series I highly recommend reading this in publication order as the third book. It was a captivating and heart wrenching read."

— Amanda N. (5/5)

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  • Published date: Feb 14, 2023
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 464
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
  • ISBN: 9781639731091
  • Dimensions: 5.4" W x 1.1" L x 8.15" H

“Action-packed . . . What a ride!” —Booklist on The Assassin's Blade

“A thrilling read.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass

“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight

“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” —New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire

“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” —Booklist on Queen of Shadows

“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” —Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms

“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” —HuffPost on Tower of Dawn

“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” —Time on Kingdom of Ash

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages.

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