Dive into the origins of Celaena Sardothien, the most formidable assassin of her kingdom, in 'The Assassin's Blade'. This collection of five gripping novellas pulls you into a time before the 'Throne of Glass' series. Celaena, a hired killer bound to the treacherous Assassin's Guild and its manipulative leader Arobynn Hamel, finds her loyalty tested as she embarks on dangerous missions that push her to defy orders, ultimately confronting questions of independence, allegiance, and her burgeoning relationship with fellow assassin, Sam. Each adventure, from desolate deserts to treacherous islands, further weaves the threads of a legend that's just beginning to unfold. With a blend of action, intrigue, and romance, witness how Celaena's fateful choices lay the groundwork for an epic saga to come.