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Synopsis
In these five prequel novellas to Throne of glass, feared assassin Celaena embarks on daring missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and avenge tyranny.
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Is The Assassin's Blade appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Contains strong fantasy violence with an assassin protagonist who kills for a living, battles in arena-style fights, and witnesses slavery and tyranny. Romantic content is restrained (kissing/mild physical attraction) but the protagonist is a trained killer.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include slavery, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love following the fearless assassin Celaena on dangerous missions across exotic locations as she fights injustice and discovers her own moral code.