Publication Date: March 2014

Synopsis:

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 . . .

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What To Expect:

These prequel novellas to Throne of Glass are all about Celaena’s origins and how she became an assassin/the person we meet in Throne of Glass, making them important to her character development. These short stories are full of mystery, heartbreak, betrayal, and new characters that were only briefly mentioned in the main series.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Moderate cursing throughout

Sexual Content: Suggestive themes, fade to black scenes

Violence: Descriptive violence, torture, death, imprisonment

Substance Use: Moderate – Mentions of drugs and a drugging scene

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: None

Other Topics: None

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