The Assassin's Blade

The Throne of Glass Novellas

By: Sarah J. Maas

Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans

Bloomsbury presents The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas, read by Elizabeth Evans.

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 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, 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 Lord
The Assassin and the Healer
The Assassin and the Desert
The Assassin and the Underworld
The Assassin and the Empire

©2014 Sarah J. Maas (P)2021 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic reviews

"Fans and libraries will delight in having this gorgeous edition of the interconnected stories. Action-packed and full of insight into Celaena’s character.... What a ride!" (Booklist)

loved it!

I love this series! I actually read TOG first not knowing that this was the first book so it was nice to really know what happened!

Loved it

I’m definitely thankful I read books 1 & 2 before reading this book. They helped me appreciate this book even more!

A prequel to read AFTER a first go through series

I really enjoyed the back stories to many of the characters you meet or hear about throughout the rest of the Throne of Glass series, BUT this is not a prequel you should read before starting. It gives too many hints at the surprises to come - nothing is revealed, but knowing what surprises to look for ruins the plot twist further in the series, in my opinion.
Read all 7 of the other books, then (if you loved them) read this one before you re-read the series.

Also, I wish Maas would have added more positive experiences between the love interests - she builds it up through inner monologue, but the only experiences they have together seem tainted by everything else going on. Their love seems unrealistic without some proof of their actual desire beyond the physical connection of 2 young, attractive people. His emotions are more believable than hers... it let me down a little in that respect.

Captivating stpry!

From the first word to the last this exciting story with many twists and turns will keep you riveted! For anyone who enjoys a saga this series will sate your thirst! The performer is also delightful and her intonations keeps the different characters unique. I recommend this series highly!

Hmmmm

It’s interesting but difficult to relate to. I really don’t like how depressed I was about some of the events toward the end. I do feel the pull to read the next one to see what she does with her situation but I would have appreciated more hope.