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448 pages | first published 2014

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Celaena Sardothien is Adarlan's most feared assassin. As part of the Assassin's Guild, she's sworn to her master, Arobynn Hamel, yet Celaena listens to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam. In these action-packed prequel nove...
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Summary of 29100 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
emotional 68%
dark 55%
sad 48%
tense 41%
mysterious 29%
challenging 19%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 31% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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