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A review by eemi42
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I know there are a few options of when to read this book in the lineup. I read this after Heir of Fire.
I'm glad I chose to read it now, after seeing some of Celaena's character development. It took a little perseverance to go back to the old Celaena, with the unchecked anger, rash decisions, and naivety. It would have been much harder to get through if I hadn't had a glimpse of who she'd become.
I get that there's some important backstory here, though. I'm guessingthe information about Arobynn's betrayal will be important in Queen of Shadows, and maybe Ansel will even make an appearance?
I'm glad I chose to read it now, after seeing some of Celaena's character development. It took a little perseverance to go back to the old Celaena, with the unchecked anger, rash decisions, and naivety. It would have been much harder to get through if I hadn't had a glimpse of who she'd become.
I get that there's some important backstory here, though. I'm guessing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, Grief, and Death of parent