Review: hints towards a lot of what is in store for us in this series
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 5, 2012
Cover:Well, it's a simple cover and it's not like they would put too much effort into it considering this is a novella. Either way, I still like it.Writing:(2.5/5) The writing makes it easy to sink into the book right from the beginning.Setting:(2/5) We're told quite a bit about the world, but I was slightly confused. I wish their was a map, that would have been helpful. The novella doesn't go into detail about the world and so far seems to bring nothing new or original. I hope that Throne of Glass won't be the same.Plot:(2.5/5) The story was nothing special, it really seemed like a side adventure (I'm sure all the other novellas will be similar) but a lot of people said that it's good to read the novellas before you read the novel since it shows a lot of Celaena's character growth.Main Character:(5/5) Celaena Sardothien is arrogant, vain, and completely believes that her skills are unmatched. She might sound detestable, but I liked her because she was a different kind of heroine, one with more obvious flaws than good qualities (but they are there). Her past was only hinted and I'm excited to learn more about her.Villain:(4/5) Captain Rolfe, Lord of the Pirates, was an interesting antagonist because I believe he wasn't a completely bad person. He also said this line to Celaena that I think is true and will probably be proven in the later novellas or Throne of Glass:"One day," Rolfe said, too quietly, "someone's really going make you pay for that arrogance." Lightning made his green eyes flicker. "I just hope I'm there to see it."Other Characters:(2/5)Arobynn Hamel: He is the King of the Assassins and Celaena seems close to him. We only saw him briefly though; hopefully we'll see more of him later on.Sam Cortland: A fellow assassin, Sam seems to have a rather horrible relationship with Celaena. But since they grew up with one another, they know each other well and there even seems to be a hint of a possible romance. He's with Celaena throughout the novella and I'm wondering if he's an important character in Throne of Glass (he should be). I guess I'll just have to see.Other Comments:Well, for those that don't know, Sarah J. Maas has four prequel novellas to the first book in her new series, Throne of Glass. I've heard these novellas are actually worth reading before you read the book.Overall:(18/30) The novella, although not that great, hints towards a lot of what is in store for us in this series. I really enjoyed Celaena and I'm curious about her development in the later novellas and the book.