The Assassin and
the Desert
Sara J Maas
YA Fantasy
Synopsis:
The silent assassins of the red desert aren’t much for conversation,
and Celaena Sardotheian 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 shattered by the forces who want to destroy the silent
assasins, Celaena must finds a way to stop them, or she’ll be lucky to leave
the desert alive…
Review:
The second of the Throne
of Glass Prequel novellas, The
assassin and the Desert is yet another thrilling and action packed story
that tells the tale of some of Celaena Sardotheian’s earlier adventures.
As punishment for her disobedience in allying with the
pirate lord , Celaena is packed off to the dessert for intense training with
the silent assassins. Yet when she arrives, she is shunned by the Master who
refuses to share with her his tribes secret ways. If she is to gain the trust
of the Master, Celaena must prove herself to be worthy in both heart, mind and
spirit. But the end of silent assassins draws near, as deadly plots seek to see
them crumble from within… and Celaena finds herself caught in the middle of an
age long struggle for power…
This was an insightful novella as the trials Celaena faces
here have a great impact upon her character. Each event helps push and mould
her towards becoming the strong and independent woman we meet in Throne of Glass - and this is also the
story where she picks up some of her more deadly assassin skills and weapons.
While I missed Sam, I thought the other characters we were
introduced to were plenty enough interesting so I didn’t mind so much the lack
of romance. Although I do hope we will see him again in the next novella!
However the son of the Master was plenty handsome and roughish, and I would
like to see him again in the next books.
Overall an engaging and fun read. 4 stars!
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