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The Assassin and the Empire (Throne of Glass, #0.5)

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Fantasy Young Adult Romance Fiction

by Sarah J. Maas

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4.42 (17.3K ratings)
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description 94 pages

The Assassin and the Empire by Sarah J. Maas holds a highly rated rating of 4.42 out of 5, based on 17.3K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 94 pages.

About The Assassin and the Empire

Celaena Sardothien is the assassin with everything: a place to call her own, the love of handsome Sam, and, best of all, freedom. Yet, she won’t be truly free until she is far away from her old master, Arobynn Hamel; Celaena must take one last daring assignment that will liberate her forever. But having it all, means you have a lot to lose . . . This fourth fantastic e-novella gives readers an inside look at the characters who appear in the full-length novel Throne of Glass. Don’t miss out!

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Author Sarah J. Maas
Published 2012
Pages 94
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 4.42 / 5.00
Total Ratings 17,277

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.4
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17.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.42, The Assassin and the Empire is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.42
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Assassin and the Empire?

The Assassin and the Empire is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Assassin and the Empire worth reading?

Based on 17.3K reader ratings, The Assassin and the Empire has an average score of 4.42 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Assassin and the Empire?

The Assassin and the Empire has 94 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Assassin and the Empire?

The Assassin and the Empire was written by Sarah J. Maas. It was first published in 2012.

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