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Review of The Assassin's Blade



I am giving this book 4/5 stars!

 This collection of novellas is honestly just a full fledged book. I don't think it can be called a collection of novellas because the events flow from one to the other, making references to the last. It is very much basically a book with small time jumps and a little bit of backstory on the novella(s) before it. 
It was a little repetitive in the first two novellas, and I'm glad it got better as time went on. It was starting to annoy me.
The writing style flows and it has to be one of my favorites. I like that it isn't too descriptive and lengthy, and I like how light it feels. It is very refreshing. Considering this is my first series that has gone longer than three or four books, I hope the writing style will help me stay interested. 
Celaena is such an enjoyable character! I love her arrogant personality, and I also love how she loves to read and reads often. It made her relatable when she is a not-so relatable character for me. This series is very hyped and I was worried that I wouldn't like it because I already bought all of the books. But if the rest of the series is like these novellas, I see a great love for this series growing :)
Also, I know everyone hates Sam Cortland, but BY GOD I LOVE HIM SO MUCH RIGHT NOW HOW DID YOU ALL TURN ON HIM SO QUICK he must've done something really bad. 
This was the first collection of novellas that I had actually enjoyed a *lot*. It was different and provides what I hope is a good base for the rest of the story. I hope this book added to the main story, and I cannot wait to dive into Throne of Glass!
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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 . . .
A prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers readers 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
Reading log: Jun. 19, 2020 to Jun. 22, 2020
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