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The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas (Throne of Glass, 8)

By Sarah J. Maas

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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 #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series, 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

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Published Feb 14, 2023

464 pages

Average rating: 7.85

674 RATINGS

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jpubs

Feb 02, 2025

10/10 stars

I'm reading the series a little differently than intended and started with this prequel/novella collection. I'm already super invested in the main character. The last novella was gut-wrenchingly devastating. Probably hits a little differently reading it this way rather than already knowing what happens after this. I also liked that the each story interconnected and that they aren't necessarily stand-alone.

ljzsreadsandreviews

Oct 22, 2024

8/10 stars

Let's talk more SJM! This is the prequel to the Throne of Glass series and there's a lot of controversy as to when this one should be read in comparison to the other books. Unfortunately I didn't get into Bookstagram fast enough because I ended up reading this one last. I think there were some nice parts to having not known some details while reading the series, but I do really wish I read this one sooner because it gives so much context as to who Celaena is.

Lauren Greely

Jul 01, 2025

8/10 stars

4 ⭐️ 1 spice

willowjgood

Jun 29, 2025

8/10 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ i read the assassin’s blade first and honestly im so happy with that choice! it set the tone so well. getting to see celaena at her most confident, before everything goes off the rails, made me feel everything so much deeper later on. she’s arrogant, reckless, clever and already carrying more than she lets on. this book gave me a full picture of who she is and who she’s about to become. each novella built on the last, layering in tension, heartbreak, and a slow unraveling that had me hooked. the final one was emotionally devastating. i can see how sam will continue to haunt the narrative in the coming books. the betrayal, the setup, and the way it all crashed down at the end was devastating. as a first read, this was such a strong intro into the world—fast-paced, rich with detail, and full of sharp, emotional moments. the assassin’s blade made me care way too fast and hurt way too soon, but i loved every second of it.

Kristi Gio

May 25, 2025

9/10 stars

Even though you know the ending it is still painful to read. This series has been good!