Friday 21 March 2014

The Assassin and the Desert - Book Review


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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