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The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas — Content Guide for Parents

By Sarah J. MaasAudible Studios on Brilliance Audio2015-03-03ISBN 9781491586570
The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

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.…
A prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers listeners a deeper look into 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

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains significant violence, including moral dilemmas and complex themes involving assassins. Descriptions in the search results mention gore and dark deeds, which are characteristic of the series. The book includes dark themes and elements that could be considered frightening, such as the brutal nature of the assassin's world and the ethical dilemmas faced by characters.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have violence?

    The book contains significant violence, including moral dilemmas and complex themes involving assassins. Descriptions in the search results mention gore and dark deeds, which are characteristic of the series.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have scary content?

    The book includes dark themes and elements that could be considered frightening, such as the brutal nature of the assassin's world and the ethical dilemmas faced by characters.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference the author's background in religious studies, but this is not relevant to the book's narrative.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have racial/cultural content?

    The search results do not indicate any explicit themes of race or racism in the book. The narrative focuses on the character of Celaena Sardothien and her experiences as an assassin, without addressing racial themes.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have profanity?

    No profanity is explicitly mentioned in the search results related to the book's content. The reviews focus more on themes of violence and moral dilemmas.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have climate change?

    There are no references to climate themes or environmental issues in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have sexual identity?

    The search results indicate that the series contains themes of sexual tension and references to past sexual encounters, although the specifics of sexual content in the novellas are not detailed.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have gender roles?

    The narrative features a strong female protagonist, Celaena Sardothien, who navigates a male-dominated world. However, there are indications that while the story showcases female empowerment, it may also reinforce traditional gender norms.

  • Does The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas have lgbtq+ themes?

    The search results indicate that the novella collection does not include any LGBTQ+ representation. A Reddit source mentions that the novellas do not feature LGBTQ+ characters, although later books in the series do introduce some representation.