FantasyYoung Adult
The Assassin and the Desert
2012·103 pages
Celaena Sardothien trains with the Silent Assassins in the Red Desert, facing deadly threats and uncovering her destiny.
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Celaena Sardothien trains with the Silent Assassins in the Red Desert, facing deadly threats and uncovering her destiny.
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After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.
Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kin...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate romantic tension and inexplicit sexual activities; fade-to-black scenes.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence with graphic depictions of combat and murder; central to plot.
Profanity
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Mild and infrequent profanity mentioned in content warnings.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor fantasy spellcasting; not framed as occult or demonic.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate themes of power dynamics and loyalty within assassin guilds.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of systemic suffering and harsh training environments.
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