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THE ASSASSIN AND THE REALM starts at the end. Celaena is suddenly a prisoner of we-don't-know-whom/we-don't-know-why.

All we know is that she's shattered. She does not care that she's caged like an animal. She does not care that she's in chains. Cold, hunger, thirst, all things beyond her concern.

And then . . . in the dark . . . she remembers.

Maas is an expert at cultivating DREAD. It may not be as stealthy here, what with us already knowing that Celaena---in some context---has failed, but that doesn't negate the fear, the roil in your belly, as you push yourself to keep reading, to find out what happened, what went wrong, so that at least then . . . it will be over.

As I said earlier, I read these before reading THRONE OF GLASS, so I can't state from experience that if you're having issues with Celaena, reading THE ASSASSIN'S BLADE will fix them. BUT. I can say that I've never had any issues with her character development, and the majority of readers who have taken my advice have found themselves understanding her better than they had previously. Beyond that, you need the background from Celaena's time in the Red Desert to fully appreciate what's happening in the main series (my favorite YA series, incidentally). <------FYI.

SO. Read it. I'm so far passed "recommending" it that I'm brandishing it wildly.

“My name is Celaena Sardothien,” she whispered, “and I will not be afraid.”


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The Assassin and the Empire A Throne of Glass Novella Throne of Glass series Book 1 eBook Sarah J Maas Reviews

Celaena is now living in her own home, along with Sam, away from the Assassin’s Keep and Arobynn Hamel. However, not being able to leave in good terms with their old master, Celaena and Sam are struggling to get food on the table and their money is diminishing each day. They haven’t gotten a single contract ever since they left the Keep. Even though they have already bought their freedom, they are not free of Arobynn’s reigns unless they leave Rifthold. Anxious to be free from this man, Sam gets hold of a contract that could finally get him and Celaena away from all this, but this contract is dangerous; way more dangerous than they can ever imagine. But as the saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures...

The Assassin and the Empire, the last of the Throne of Glass novellas, is probably the most emotional and most heartbreaking book among the four.

I loved Celaena’s moments with Sam and that finally they were free of Arobynn but at the same time, I was annoyed with Celaena. She got so used to living luxuriously in the Keep that even though they’re struggling for food, she goes about buying expensive products, clothes and everything. Another thing that annoyed me about her was the fact that she couldn’t let go of Rifthold. She knows as long as Arobynn is the leader of the Assassins in the area, she can never be truly free of his hold. The way I see it, she only has one option and one option alone Just kill the son of a bitch! Okay, so maybe not the sanest solution but, you know *shrug* it was worth a shot...

Anyway, Sam suggested they moved away from Rifthold (even though I think my idea was better), not a town away but a whole ocean away from Arobynn. But since they can’t escape Arobynn that easily, they need to pay a parting fee first or they’ll be hunted down by other assassins. Seeming to have no other choice, it had to be done. Luckily, they got a hold of a contract that can get them out. And here is where the pieces of the puzzle come into place.

If you’ve read the synopsis of Throne of Glass, it takes place after Celaena served a year in the salt mines of Endovier which is actually the ending of this novella. Before I read the Assassin and the Empire, I always wondered, how exactly did Celaena end up there? I mean she was such a tough chick in the first three novellas so it was hard for me to imagine her getting caught up in that kind of situation. Now knowing how it all happened, I couldn’t help but have mixed feelings towards her. If she hadn’t been such the stubborn, spoiled girl that she was, this wouldn’t have happened. Sadly, even though Arobynn had mistreated Celaena, she still held on some faith and loyalty to the man; a noble devotion to a fault. And knowing what happened to Sam... *sniff* okay, just let me get a hold of myself for a minute here... *sob*... Oh, dear Sam. That was probably the most emotional part of this book; I haven’t cried that much over a fictional character since the Iron Queen (by Julie Kagawa).

Still, I admire Celaena for her strength and willpower. This event seemed to be a wakeup call for her to realize how her impulsiveness and stuck-up persona got her in a lot of mess and when the time comes for her to rise again; she’ll be more vigilant and wiser when it comes to taking matters in her own hands.

I can’t wait to see how Celaena would bounce back and find out who betrayed her. From all this, you have to think, you shouldn’t mess with a girl like Celaena Sardothien. I’m really looking forward to Throne of Glass!
Seriously. I don't even know where to start. Like, did I even have this many feels reading Throne of Glass?? (Okay, I'm currently rereading it, and the answer is...yes.)

I also don't really know where to start because I don't know what would be a spoiler, for either this novella or any of the previous three. And while I don't want to do that, I just may have to.

Sam and Celaena have realized their love for each other, and severed their ties from Arobynn, moving to their own place. But they won't truly be free from Arobynn and the Assassin's Guild, until the move far away. In order to do that, though, they need money. So they agree to take on one last job, that will pay their way out of there. Except...it is the riskiest, possibly stupidest job Sam could have ever agreed to.

Celaena is not used to caring for someone, and so I appreciate the effort she makes here with Sam. I mean, she is still Celaena Sardothien, she didn't turn into one of "those girls", but she does make an effort to treat him better.

The story starting with the "after" part and then going into flashback was a very smart tactic, as it kept the reader in suspense for the entire story, wanting to know what happens. Now, of course, if you've read Throne of Glass, you know what happens, but not exactly how it happens.

And as for the how, it kept me on the edge of me seat. Trying to figure out what will happen, Arobynn sticking his nose in where it doesn't belong, knowing how it ends and wondering how it turned from this to that.

And then, that end. Just...the EMOTIONS.

Seeing Celaena, someone who is so strong and cold become that lifeless is just...disconcerting. Emotional. But, when she gets to Endovier and chooses to be strong again for Sam, decides that they will not break her, that made me really happy. That's the Celaena we knew and loved in Throne of Glass. So many times, girls in YA novels lose the "love of their life", become the way Celaena was, and stay that way. It's so annoying, and I'm glad Celaena didn't, choosing to be a good example for girls (fictional or nonfictional) everywhere.

Have I mentioned how much I loved these novellas? With four of them, they really are like their own novel. Even now, reading Throne of Glass, there are references she makes that I go "ooh! I know that reference!" So yeah, I really do recommend reading them. Not only are they great as a story on their own, they make so much more sense in the context of Throne of Glass. And plus, Sam. Even if you're die-hard #TeamChaol or #TeamDorian, you'll want to be #TeamSam too ;)
THE ASSASSIN AND THE REALM starts at the end. Celaena is suddenly a prisoner of we-don't-know-whom/we-don't-know-why.

All we know is that she's shattered. She does not care that she's caged like an animal. She does not care that she's in chains. Cold, hunger, thirst, all things beyond her concern.

And then . . . in the dark . . . she remembers.

Maas is an expert at cultivating DREAD. It may not be as stealthy here, what with us already knowing that Celaena---in some context---has failed, but that doesn't negate the fear, the roil in your belly, as you push yourself to keep reading, to find out what happened, what went wrong, so that at least then . . . it will be over.

As I said earlier, I read these before reading THRONE OF GLASS, so I can't state from experience that if you're having issues with Celaena, reading THE ASSASSIN'S BLADE will fix them. BUT. I can say that I've never had any issues with her character development, and the majority of readers who have taken my advice have found themselves understanding her better than they had previously. Beyond that, you need the background from Celaena's time in the Red Desert to fully appreciate what's happening in the main series (my favorite YA series, incidentally). <------FYI.

SO. Read it. I'm so far passed "recommending" it that I'm brandishing it wildly.

“My name is Celaena Sardothien,” she whispered, “and I will not be afraid.”