On a remote island in a tropical sea, Celaena Sardothien, feared assassin, has come for retribution. She's been sent by the Assassin's Guild to collect on a debt they are owed by the Lord of the Pirates. But when Celaena learns that the agreed payment is not in money, but in slaves, her mission suddenly changes - and she will risk everything to right the wrong she's been sent to bring about.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Amie Kaufman
Format:Kindle Edition
I started reading on the train platform heading home from work, and I ended up finishing this novella sitting in my car at the station at the other end of my commute--I couldn't deal with stopping long enough to drive home.
As we follow Celaena into the territory of the Pirate Lord, we end up in the middle of a tale that's part fantasy, part adventure and part Pirates of the Caribbean (with an awesome assassin as our leading lady). I was drawn immediately into the action, and this was a fascinating glimpse of a young heroine who will grow and learn over the next three novellas, until we meet her in the first novel in the series, Throne of Glass.
If you want a swashbuckling story that will suck you in, toss you around and send you stumbling out the end cheering, this one's for you. It's a heap of fun, and the start of something very special!
As we follow Celaena into the territory of the Pirate Lord, we end up in the middle of a tale that's part fantasy, part adventure and part Pirates of the Caribbean (with an awesome assassin as our leading lady). I was drawn immediately into the action, and this was a fascinating glimpse of a young heroine who will grow and learn over the next three novellas, until we meet her in the first novel in the series, Throne of Glass.
If you want a swashbuckling story that will suck you in, toss you around and send you stumbling out the end cheering, this one's for you. It's a heap of fun, and the start of something very special!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Rae
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
All I can say is AMAZING.
Finished in less than 24 hours from purchase, I just couldn't put it down!
I followed Throne of Glass (then called Queen of Glass) when Sarah J. Maas was posting regularly on FictionPress.com almost 10 years ago and I couldn't have been happier when I found out that not only was the book being published, but 4 novellas would also be released!
The first novella of the series, The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, takes place prior to events in Throne of Glass. I was so excited to read about Celeana again and this, like all of Sarah's work, is so well written that it just draws you into the world and the characters.
This series is perfect for those who love fantasy, adventure, fighting, chases, escapes, love, and miracles. I highly recommend this and all future works by Sarah J. Maas.
Finished in less than 24 hours from purchase, I just couldn't put it down!
I followed Throne of Glass (then called Queen of Glass) when Sarah J. Maas was posting regularly on FictionPress.com almost 10 years ago and I couldn't have been happier when I found out that not only was the book being published, but 4 novellas would also be released!
The first novella of the series, The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, takes place prior to events in Throne of Glass. I was so excited to read about Celeana again and this, like all of Sarah's work, is so well written that it just draws you into the world and the characters.
This series is perfect for those who love fantasy, adventure, fighting, chases, escapes, love, and miracles. I highly recommend this and all future works by Sarah J. Maas.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Celaena is tough, stubborn, and impulsive--we all know that from THRONE OF GLASS...but she wasn't always AS tough (though she was certainly MORE stubborn and MORE impulsive).
In this novella preceding the events of Sarah J. Maas's famed THRONE OF GLASS, we get to see that young, untried Celaena. Don't get me wrong--when I say "untried", I don't mean "weak". She can still kick your butt (with her hands tied behind her back and her eyes blindfolded), but her edges haven't yet reached the sharp, vengeful ones we know from THRONE OF GLASS. This Celaena is still searching for her place in the world, still finding her own moral code, and still learning how to interact with others--particularly others that pull her heartstrings in ways she's not accustomed.
I adore Celaena in this novella, and the plot compliments her personality perfectly. The way her choices set off a series of SWASHBUCKLINGLY EPIC events show us exactly how this "naive" Celaena is starting to become the hardened badass of THRONE OF GLASS.
If you're a fan of fantasy, adventure, or fast-paced reads, then THE ASSASSIN AND THE PIRATE LORD is definitely for you.
In this novella preceding the events of Sarah J. Maas's famed THRONE OF GLASS, we get to see that young, untried Celaena. Don't get me wrong--when I say "untried", I don't mean "weak". She can still kick your butt (with her hands tied behind her back and her eyes blindfolded), but her edges haven't yet reached the sharp, vengeful ones we know from THRONE OF GLASS. This Celaena is still searching for her place in the world, still finding her own moral code, and still learning how to interact with others--particularly others that pull her heartstrings in ways she's not accustomed.
I adore Celaena in this novella, and the plot compliments her personality perfectly. The way her choices set off a series of SWASHBUCKLINGLY EPIC events show us exactly how this "naive" Celaena is starting to become the hardened badass of THRONE OF GLASS.
If you're a fan of fantasy, adventure, or fast-paced reads, then THE ASSASSIN AND THE PIRATE LORD is definitely for you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spetacular
This ebook prequel is a good followup to explain how Celina Sardothien got in her certain situation. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Eddie Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Buy It.
Its is more than worth it. Way better than most books, no way you will regret buying it. No darn way.
Published 18 days ago by Jon Mittelhauser
5.0 out of 5 stars
Assassin and the Pirate Lord
I loved the book - it gave great insight to the understandings of throne of glass, and to what happens with the characters. Full of adventures!
Published 24 days ago by Tammy Coffey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
I loved it and can't wait to read the other three! Also, Throne Of Glass the novel is amazing. Can't wait for the next one!
Published 1 month ago by Amy Knight
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Addition to the Series!
Even though this is a prequel of sorts (one of four) I actually read this after reading Throne of Glass and I am glad that I read it in the order that I did. Read more
Published 1 month ago by kindlemom1
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
The Throne of Glass novellas promise to be full of mystery, treason and heart clenching moments.
Great female character... and Sam, just... love him.
Great female character... and Sam, just... love him.
Published 1 month ago by Vania
5.0 out of 5 stars
Arrrr
Go free those slaves! In a daring attempt to free slaves from leaving port for horrible destinations, Celaena attempts a rescue to save them all. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Justpeachy85
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly entertaining!
Celaena Sardothien, just sixteen, is one of the most feared and capable assassins in the empire. As the heir presumptive of Arobynn Hamel, lord of the legendary Assassin's Guild,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ruth Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars
An interesting read that doesn't take itself too seriously.
This was a good series. It doesn't take itself too seriously. Very entertaining and the charachters are fleshed out enough to make the story plausible and an interesting read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Start of a good series...
This series had caught my eye for a while and since I was in between some of my favorite authors I thought I would give Maas a try. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MC
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Sarah J. Maas was born and raised in New York City, but after graduating from Hamilton College in 2008, she moved to Southern California. She's always been just a tad obsessed with fairy-tales and folklore, though she'd MUCH rather be the one slaying the dragon (instead of the damsel in distress). When she's not busy writing, she can be found geeking out over things like Han Solo, gaudy nail polish, and ballet.
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