Flights of Fantasy

BOOKS

JUNE

The Assassin's Blade

by Sarah J. Maas
Celaena Sardothian is her kingdom's most feared assassin. She yields to no one and trusts only her fellow assassin, Sam. When Arobyn, her scheming master, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning he own allegiance. A prequel to the Throne of Glass series.

JULY

Heir of Fire

by Sarah J. Maas Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth, one that could change her life forever.
Monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil unleashed, but to tame her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny- and burn brighter than eve before.

MEETING INFORMATION

Next Meeting: Saturday, June 28th

Time: 10:30-11:30

Where: in the alley between Coldwater and the library, weather permitting

Mimosas and Cinnamon Rolls provided by Bodega*

*Must be 21 and over to attend.*

DISCUSSION

The Assassin’s Blade 

Discussion Questions

1. How does Celaena’s backstory in “The Assassin’s Blade” shaper her personality and choices in the main series?

2. How do the other characters in “The Assassin’s Blade” influence Celaena’s development and her understanding of herself.

3. How does the story reveal Celaena’s moral code and her struggles with the weight of her past?

4. How do the characters in this book influence Celaena’s development and her understanding of herself?

5. How does the setting and political landscape of Adarlan shape Celaena’s life and her choices?

6. What are some of the magical elements and powers explored in this book and how do they contribute to the world’s sense of wonder?

7. How did reading this novella after reading part of the Throne of Glass series impact your reading experience?

8. What does Arobynn’s authority suggest about his leadership style?

9. What qualities make Celaena and Sam effective partners in their mission?