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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME
From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Assassin's Blade is a prequel to Throne of Glass. This collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling -- and deadly -- world.
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.
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 Prequel Novellas appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains themes of violence, as it revolves around an assassin's life and includes moral dilemmas and dark deeds. The narrative is described as 'awash in gore' and features complex scenarios involving danger and death. The book features dark themes and scenarios that could be considered scary, including the life of an assassin filled with danger and ethical dilemmas. The narrative involves threats of death and moral complexities.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have violence?
The book contains themes of violence, as it revolves around an assassin's life and includes moral dilemmas and dark deeds. The narrative is described as 'awash in gore' and features complex scenarios involving danger and death.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have scary content?
The book features dark themes and scenarios that could be considered scary, including the life of an assassin filled with danger and ethical dilemmas. The narrative involves threats of death and moral complexities.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel 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 do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the story.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme or plot element.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have profanity?
No profanity is explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate the presence of strong language or swearing.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate-related topics.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have sexual identity?
The book includes elements of sexual tension and references to past sexual encounters. Descriptions indicate that while the content is not explicit, there are mentions of kissing and non-sexual nudity.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have gender roles?
The narrative features a strong female protagonist, Celaena Sardothien, who is portrayed as a powerful assassin. However, the search results do not provide explicit critiques or discussions of gender roles, suggesting a more traditional portrayal of a female character in a violent world.
Does The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative or descriptions. The search results focus on the general content of the series without indicating any LGBTQ+ representation in 'The Assassin's Blade'.
