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The Assassin and the Empire

A Throne of Glass Novella

Sarah J. Maas

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 4.2 (107 on Hardcover)

53 pages · Released Jul 20, 2012

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This novella is a prequel to the Throne of Glass series and centers on an assassin's backstory, involving violence, betrayal, and morally complex choices. While the novella is short (53 pages), it contains mature themes including assassination, torture references, and emotional trauma. It's best suited for older teens comfortable with darker fantasy and morally gray protagonists.

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Celaena Sardothien is the assassin with everything: a place to call her own, the love of handsome Sam, and, best of all, freedom. Yet, she won’t be truly free until she is far away from her old master, Arobynn Hamel; Celaena must take one last daring assignment that will liberate her forever. But having it all, means y... Celaena Sardothien is the assassin with everything: a place to call her own, the love of handsome Sam, and, best of all, freedom. Yet, she won’t be truly free until she is far away from her old master, Arobynn Hamel; Celaena must take one last daring assignment that will liberate her forever. But having it all, means you have a lot to lose . . . This fourth fantastic e-novella gives readers an inside look at the characters who appear in the full-length novel Throne of Glass. Don’t miss out!

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  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Fiction
  • Romance
  • Plot driven
  • Weak Character Development
  • Loveable Characters
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Adventurous
  • emotional
  • sad
  • Adventure

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ISBN 9781599909875 · Bloomsbury USA Childrens