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emilymay153's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The assassin and the pirate lord: 4.75⭐
This one is possibly my favourite of all the short stories in this collection. I love the action and the character development of the characters starting to question their own motivations.
The assassin and the healer: 4⭐
This one is slower paced and a lot less happened but I did enjoy seeing Calaena's interactions with another female character.
The assassin and the desert: 4.25⭐
Another favourite. This one is fast-paced and a lot happens. It has major character development for Calaena in many ways.This is also where the theme of betrayal starts to kick in and gives understanding to Calaena's hesitation to trust in the Throne of Glass series.
The assassin and the underworld: 5⭐
I rated this the highest of the stories immediately after reading this one but the plot was the least memorable after finishing the entire book. This might just be because the events in The Assassin and the Empire overshadow it a bit.This is the one where Sam and Calaena move out from the Assassins Guild after Calaena finding out she was betrayed on her latest mission as she didn't have the correct facts.
I did like the subtle hint to the relationship Calaena has with music and how she gets lost in it, which is later used in the Throne of Glass series.
The assassin and the empire: 4⭐
This one is a complicated one. I think it's mostly just frustrating because there are so many ways that the story could have ended differently. Maybe I'm just mad Sam dies. I think the whole idea of them doing one last job and organising it themselves was never going to go well since they have never been involved in that side of the planning before. The fact they went for what is said to be one of the hardest jobs just doesn't make sense to me. All I can think of is that it speaks to their desperation to leave Rifhold.
Sidenote: I know I'm supposed to dislike Arobynn as a character but for some reason I don't.
This one is possibly my favourite of all the short stories in this collection. I love the action and the character development of the characters starting to question their own motivations.
The assassin and the healer: 4⭐
This one is slower paced and a lot less happened but I did enjoy seeing Calaena's interactions with another female character.
The assassin and the desert: 4.25⭐
Another favourite. This one is fast-paced and a lot happens. It has major character development for Calaena in many ways.
The assassin and the underworld: 5⭐
I rated this the highest of the stories immediately after reading this one but the plot was the least memorable after finishing the entire book. This might just be because the events in The Assassin and the Empire overshadow it a bit.
I did like the subtle hint to the relationship Calaena has with music and how she gets lost in it, which is later used in the Throne of Glass series.
The assassin and the empire: 4⭐
Sidenote: I know I'm supposed to dislike Arobynn as a character but for some reason I don't.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Murder
nightingfae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
FINALLY! I thought it would never end... I should have read it after Throne of Glass and before Crown of Midnight.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Murder
ktwinkiebell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Great prequel and start to the series, though I knew something terribl was going to happen. I could just feel it coming and dread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Vomit, and Murder
jls6283's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read the prequel third, and honestly I think it would’ve had more emotional impact if I had read it first. I probably would’ve rated it higher, but I knew what was coming. I assumed people said to read it 3rd because it gave away the surprise ending to book 2, but it absolutely does not at all.
Reading it 3rd also just breaks up all the momentum that was built with the characters in 1 and 2.
Reading it 3rd also just breaks up all the momentum that was built with the characters in 1 and 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Slavery, Torture, and Murder
Minor: Vomit and Injury/Injury detail
autumnrh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It hurt. Reading this third was definitely a painful move. I liked the breakdown of the different novellas. Even though they were all still technically one story it still felt like I was reading a couple of different books. But uh yeah it’s sad, very sad, my eyes burn. Absolutely loved the ending, loved how you can see how Celeana changes and overcomes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
spazzcats's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse and Torture
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
kristanjenkins's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
corinnez's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Assassins blade was very slow at first, it took me a while to get into it. once you get past the first two “parts” it’s a lot better and you start to develop a connection with the main character and fall in love with her.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia, Slavery, Grief, and Murder
cheythepepper's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I read this first before starting Throne of Glass. I’m already glad I did because I’m so invested in Celaena and her story. It was definitely because I’m already committed to continuing the series that I pushed through the beginning. Though I did enjoy that it’s short stories of Celaena’s adventures. I absolutely knew Sam would never last but it still broke me so much. I’m hopeful that he’ll be a fond memory and a part of the next books. Sarah is so great at gripping us right at the very end full of action and developing the plot to make us dive straight into the next book. Can’t wait for this heart wrenching adventure 😀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Slavery
booksemmahasread's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit