The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas

The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend.

A collection of five prequel novellas set in the world of the complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series from Sarah J. Maas — author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Before she was the King's Champion. Before she was Aelin Galathynius. She was Celaena Sardothien — her kingdom's most feared assassin.

Working for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master Arobynn Hamel, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting against his wishes — and questioning everything she's ever known.

If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade. Because if she fails, she'll lose not just her chance at freedom — but her life.

This volume includes five 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

Can be read before or after the main series — but hits differently once you know how the story ends.

📖 Paperback | 464 pages | Includes Maps

The Throne of Glass Series: #1 Throne of Glass • #2 Crown of Midnight • #3 Heir of Fire • #4 Queen of Shadows • #5 Empire of Storms • #6 Tower of Dawn • #7 Kingdom of Ash • The Assassin's Blade (prequel)