preciousnoodle's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kristyderp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
zoe243's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lizlogan's review
5.0
This was a great introduction to Deathbringer and an explanation as to why he reacts to Glory as he does. I also enjoyed the dynamic he had with his mother even though it was short-lived. It was nice to see two Nightwings with a real relationship not overly affected by their blood relationship given how vulgar and horrifying most Nightwing relationships tend to be. I also liked the establishment of more background for the war and the very intriguing reintroduction of Gill, Tsunami's father.
mr_cinder's review
3.0
Rating: 5 out of 10
Everyone loves Assassin's backstories, and I'm no exception. When I saw this Winglets short was centered around Deathbringer, I immediately put it on my to-read list.
However... after getting to read it, let's just say I was quite disappointed by how it turned out.
Don't get me wrong, I liked it. The story was entertaining and gave Deathbringer an interesting background, but... I feel like it lacked something. I wish the book had followed Deathbringer during more time than it did (maybe months or even years instead of a few days) and showed more of his opinions and thoughts than it did.
Prisoners, the first book from Winglets, was told using a unique letter-based narrative and a first-person POV which made it so special. This book, on the other hand, was exactly like any other Wings of Fire book, losing the charm this Winglets series promised. You probably can guess I'm not very happy about it.
I've always been a huge fan of Deathbringer, so I was quite mad when he was made a background character after the third or fourth book, acting solely as Glory's boyfriend. This book could've been a great opportunity to expand on him, but I feel like it just wasn't done. Deathbringer's cocky but caring personality wasn't there at all (his voice sounded dull and generic, something very uncharacteristic of him), and his inner monologue wasn't present enough.
In conclusion, Assassin pretty much let me down. Despite it being such a short book (only 60 pages!) I had to put it down quite a few times, which is anything but a compliment. I know the author can do better than this, though, and I have hopes for the next installments on this short book series!
Everyone loves Assassin's backstories, and I'm no exception. When I saw this Winglets short was centered around Deathbringer, I immediately put it on my to-read list.
However... after getting to read it, let's just say I was quite disappointed by how it turned out.
Don't get me wrong, I liked it. The story was entertaining and gave Deathbringer an interesting background, but... I feel like it lacked something. I wish the book had followed Deathbringer during more time than it did (maybe months or even years instead of a few days) and showed more of his opinions and thoughts than it did.
Prisoners, the first book from Winglets, was told using a unique letter-based narrative and a first-person POV which made it so special. This book, on the other hand, was exactly like any other Wings of Fire book, losing the charm this Winglets series promised. You probably can guess I'm not very happy about it.
I've always been a huge fan of Deathbringer, so I was quite mad when he was made a background character after the third or fourth book, acting solely as Glory's boyfriend. This book could've been a great opportunity to expand on him, but I feel like it just wasn't done. Deathbringer's cocky but caring personality wasn't there at all (his voice sounded dull and generic, something very uncharacteristic of him), and his inner monologue wasn't present enough.
In conclusion, Assassin pretty much let me down. Despite it being such a short book (only 60 pages!) I had to put it down quite a few times, which is anything but a compliment. I know the author can do better than this, though, and I have hopes for the next installments on this short book series!
miragesinlove's review
5.0
I think this book was written really well. I've always liked Deathbringer and reading this, got me to know him better!
north_willow's review
5.0
You know, sometimes I read through this book and I'm like, This is supposed to be for kids? Then I remember these are middle school kids and they are mature enough. Hopefully.
This novella made me love Deathbringer more than I loved him before. Its honestly so sad that he thought more about the mission than helping his own mother and I guess the thought is always haunting him. Maybe that's why he's so insistent on Glory staying safe and is always watching over her.
This novella made me love Deathbringer more than I loved him before. Its honestly so sad that he thought more about the mission than helping his own mother and I guess the thought is always haunting him. Maybe that's why he's so insistent on Glory staying safe and is always watching over her.
lilytiger94's review
5.0
Deathbringer is quite a good character because in the Dragonet Prophecy arc he's the assassin they have to stop before he killed Blaze and the Dragonets of Destiny but in this book you see why he's an assassin and what made him Deathbringer
skylacine's review
4.0
If it wasn't for the fact that Deathbringer is kind of a creep in the main books, this would have changed my mind on his character.
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/2021/03/book-review-assassin-by-tui-t.html
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/2021/03/book-review-assassin-by-tui-t.html