The Assassin's Blade Hardcover by Sarah J. Maas – Throne of Glass Prequel Collection

The Assassin's Blade by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas is the official prequel collection to the beloved Throne of Glass series. Featuring five interconnected novellas, this essential volume introduces readers to Celaena Sardothien before the events of Throne of Glass and reveals the experiences that shaped her into Erilea's most feared assassin.

Before she became a legend, Celaena Sardothien was the Assassin's Guild's most deadly weapon.

Confident, skilled, and fiercely independent, Celaena serves under the powerful and manipulative Guild Master, Arobynn Hamel. Though she is renowned throughout the kingdom for her unmatched abilities, she dreams of a future beyond the control of those who seek to use her talents.

As dangerous assignments take her across distant islands, scorching deserts, and unfamiliar kingdoms, Celaena begins to question her loyalties and challenge the authority of the people who control her life.

Along the way, she forms friendships, discovers hidden strengths, and experiences a love that will leave a lasting mark on her heart.

But every choice comes with consequences.

And every lesson learned brings her closer to the events that begin the Throne of Glass saga.

The Assassin's Blade Hardcover – The Beginning of Celaena's Story

Filled with action, adventure, romance, heartbreak, and crucial character development, The Assassin's Blade provides invaluable insight into Celaena's past and enriches the entire Throne of Glass reading experience.

Whether you're starting the series for the first time or revisiting Erilea, this collection offers a deeper understanding of the people, relationships, and events that shape the story to come.

Series Information

Series: Throne of Glass

Book Number: Prequel Collection

Recommended Reading Order:

📖 The Assassin's Blade (Prequel Collection)
📖 Book 1: Throne of Glass
📖 Book 2: Crown of Midnight
📖 Book 3: Heir of Fire
📖 Book 4: Queen of Shadows
📖 Book 5: Empire of Storms
📖 Book 6: Tower of Dawn
📖 Book 7: Kingdom of Ash

Included Novellas:

• The Assassin and the Pirate Lord
• The Assassin and the Healer
• The Assassin and the Desert
• The Assassin and the Underworld
• The Assassin and the Empire

Note: While published after the original series began, many readers recommend starting with The Assassin's Blade for the fullest emotional impact throughout the Throne of Glass series.

Book Details

Title: The Assassin's Blade
Author: Sarah J. Maas

Format: Hardcover

Genre:
Epic Fantasy
Fantasy Romance
Young Adult Fantasy
Romantasy

Features:
Official Throne of Glass prequel collection
Contains five interconnected novellas
Essential backstory for major characters
Action-packed adventures
Fantasy romance elements
Expanded world-building

Themes:
Freedom and independence
Love and loss
Friendship and loyalty
Courage and sacrifice
Identity and destiny
Personal growth

Page Count:
464 Pages

Dimensions:
6.4" W x 9.3" H x 1.6" D

Publication Date:
February 14, 2023

Accelerated Reader:
Interest Level: Grades 9–12
Reading Level: 6.1
Points: 19

Author Bio

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-eight languages.