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Violence
Some
Assassin training and some combat sequences
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of pride and what separates a killer from an assassin
What this book is about
In this prequel novella to the Throne of Glass series, Celaena is sent to the Silent Assassins of the Red Desert to earn a Master's letter of recommendation. What she finds there challenges her assumptions about her craft and her character. A compact, action-focused bridge story for fans of the series.
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