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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
The bid for freedom
It has been enjoyable seeing Celaena grow. I absolutely love Sam and the next novella is going to break my heart.
It has been enjoyable seeing Celaena grow. I absolutely love Sam and the next novella is going to break my heart.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
Yes
I liked the last one a bit better but the story is really picking up. I'm coming into this without having read the Throne of Glass series so far.
This one is definitely less world building and more just adventure. There's more building of the existing conflict talked about in the first novella. I assume that's what part of the first books conflict is about.
The plot was kind of predictable but still enjoyable to see how things panned out. I kept thinking to myself that Celeana's problems would really just be solved if she was just a bit more honest with herself. When she finally is though, that payoff is nice.
Yay character growth. We'll see if it sticks around.
Also one thing in SJM's credit, the descriptions are great! I gagged during the sewer scene!
Also I'm STRESSED.You can't fucking have a great romance now and kiss! There's like 7 more books!!! Something is gonna happen to Sam I just know it ; w ;
This one is definitely less world building and more just adventure. There's more building of the existing conflict talked about in the first novella. I assume that's what part of the first books conflict is about.
The plot was kind of predictable but still enjoyable to see how things panned out. I kept thinking to myself that Celeana's problems would really just be solved if she was just a bit more honest with herself. When she finally is though, that payoff is nice.
Yay character growth. We'll see if it sticks around.
Also one thing in SJM's credit, the descriptions are great! I gagged during the sewer scene!
Also I'm STRESSED.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Blood
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing, Vomit, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
medium-paced
Finally I am getting around to reading the adventures of my dear Celaena Sardothien. LOWKEY, I kind of love the assassin more than the queen, but that doesn't mean that I don't love the queen.
I wanted to read it before I read Empire of Storms BUT I kind of got distracted with other books that were coming out around the same time. I am not a huge fan of novellas, but I do know that some of the characters introduced in the last book were first introduced in some of these novellas in The Assassin's Blade. And because I love Sarah J. Maas's story telling and her writing, I am going to go ahead and read these beauties.
So, with that said, I am going to read and rate these so I can finally be completely caught up on The Throne of Glass Series: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, and Tower of Dawn.
The Assassin and the Underworld (Throne of Glass, #0.4)
I am set up for such heart break right now. I am completely and utterly in love with Sam. SPOILER ABOUT ME: I never really have shipped anyone with Celaena Sardothien. Dorian was cool and adorable, Chaol was a great rock for Celaena's personality, Rowan was LIFE to begin with, but then he kind of became "ehhh" to me. I mean, I am so happy that Celaena/Aelin is happy and with someone who cares about her and such, but I never really had an opinion if that makes sense.
Well, I have an opinion now. His name is SAM
Well, not that Sam but you know who I am talking about.
He cares SO MUCH for her, even when she is a little brat (which is most of the time).
"The moment I woke up after he beat me, I realized I had to leave. Because I was going to kill him if I didn't. But I couldn't." He studied her face. "Not until you came back. Not until I knew you were all right - until I saw that you were safe."
Just slit my heart open, Sam.
There is a lot of trickery in this book, but there is a lot of satisfaction as well. You'll want to kill Arobynn even more than you wanted to before you read this, but that is to be expected.
Oh and you'll also be setting yourself up for the worst thing in the world to happen, according to everyone I have talked to who has read the 5th installment of The Assassin's Blade. This should be horrible.
I wanted to read it before I read Empire of Storms BUT I kind of got distracted with other books that were coming out around the same time. I am not a huge fan of novellas, but I do know that some of the characters introduced in the last book were first introduced in some of these novellas in The Assassin's Blade. And because I love Sarah J. Maas's story telling and her writing, I am going to go ahead and read these beauties.
So, with that said, I am going to read and rate these so I can finally be completely caught up on The Throne of Glass Series: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, and Tower of Dawn.
The Assassin and the Underworld (Throne of Glass, #0.4)
I am set up for such heart break right now. I am completely and utterly in love with Sam. SPOILER ABOUT ME: I never really have shipped anyone with Celaena Sardothien. Dorian was cool and adorable, Chaol was a great rock for Celaena's personality, Rowan was LIFE to begin with, but then he kind of became "ehhh" to me. I mean, I am so happy that Celaena/Aelin is happy and with someone who cares about her and such, but I never really had an opinion if that makes sense.
Well, I have an opinion now. His name is SAM
Well, not that Sam but you know who I am talking about.
He cares SO MUCH for her, even when she is a little brat (which is most of the time).
"The moment I woke up after he beat me, I realized I had to leave. Because I was going to kill him if I didn't. But I couldn't." He studied her face. "Not until you came back. Not until I knew you were all right - until I saw that you were safe."
Just slit my heart open, Sam.
There is a lot of trickery in this book, but there is a lot of satisfaction as well. You'll want to kill Arobynn even more than you wanted to before you read this, but that is to be expected.
Oh and you'll also be setting yourself up for the worst thing in the world to happen, according to everyone I have talked to who has read the 5th installment of The Assassin's Blade. This should be horrible.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh. My. GOD. I can't handle this. I decided that the point of these novellas is for the reader to fall in love with Sam then break your heart. Its really painful to see Sam and Celaena's relationship grow when you know what happens in Throne of Glass. I loved this one, there was a lot of action, twists and I loved the little cameo from two certain people;).I want to start reading the next novella but at the same time I know it's THE novella and I don't think i'm emotionally ready for it..
i adore sam so so so much and knowing what is going to happen to him might just kill me
also i remember arobynn being an ass but the way he plans out all the things he's going to do to betray someone, is really next level
celaena freeing slaves and then being forced to kill someone who also fights for the freedom of slaves, without her knowledge, that is just cruel
arobynn really deserves all the hell celaena can give him, as long as its extremely painful and an extremely long death
also i remember arobynn being an ass but the way he plans out all the things he's going to do to betray someone, is really next level
celaena freeing slaves and then being forced to kill someone who also fights for the freedom of slaves, without her knowledge, that is just cruel
arobynn really deserves all the hell celaena can give him, as long as its extremely painful and an extremely long death
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
With every new novella I read the more I lose interest in this series.