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Before she became a legend, Celaena Sardothien was a young assassin learning to navigate a dangerous world while working under a merciless master who demands absolute obedience. Through five interconnected stories, you'll follow her across exotic lands and treacherous situations where she encounters pirates, healers, and powerful enemies—all while her relationship with fellow assassin Sam deepens into something that could either save her or destroy her. As Celaena begins to defy her master's orders and forge her own path, she discovers that freedom comes at a cost, and the people she cares about become targets too. This collection is a thrilling prequel that reveals the origin of one of fantasy's most compelling heroines and the events that shaped her into the formidable character readers adore.
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