The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas

The Assassin and the Desert

Throne of Glass #0.3

Sarah J. Maas

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

103 pages | first published 2012

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The Silent Assassins of the Red Desert aren’t much for conversation, and Celaena Sardothien wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s not there to chatter, she’s there to hone her craft as the world’s most feared killer for hire. When the quiet is sha...
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Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 45%
challenging 23%
dark 18%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
sad 12%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 30% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

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4.29

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