The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas – Prequel to the Throne of Glass series
Before she was a queen, she was a blade in the dark.

Celaena Sardothien is Adarlan’s most notorious assassin—beautiful, deadly, and utterly unstoppable. But even killers have rules, and when her loyalty to the Assassin’s Guild starts to fracture, Celaena begins to question everything: her master, her missions, and the price of her freedom.

From blood-soaked pirate ports to sun-scorched deserts, this collection of five novellas follows Celaena as she navigates treacherous deals, forbidden love, and a world where one wrong move can mean death. At her side is Sam—fellow assassin, friend, and maybe something more. But trusting him may cost them everything.

🖤 Tropes: assassin heroine, forbidden romance, enemies to allies, betrayal, found strength
🖤 For fans of morally grey leads, dangerous missions, and heartbreaking origin stories
🖤 Prequel to the Throne of Glass series – the beginning of Celaena’s journey
🖤 Five action-packed novellas full of secrets, stakes, and sacrifice
⚠️ YA fantasy with emotional depth, deadly politics, and a fierce heroine carving her own path

“My name is Celaena Sardothien,” she whispered, “and I will not be afraid.”

📖 Reading Note:
There are many opinions on where to begin this series… it’s up to you! Throne of Glass is where the story officially starts, but there’s no right or wrong way to read this prequel. Start here or save it for later—either way, you're in for an unforgettable ride.