5 Words: Perfect length for a cuppa! 
 Assassins + Pirates = CORA IN LOVE. 
 This was a great start to the series of novellas and a fantastic introduction to Sam. A proper introduction. It starts feeding him slowly to you. 
 And you still get the same kick-ass Celaena, all attitude and brutality, but with that conscience and heart that makes her so damn endearing. 
 And the pacing? Excellent! This is fast paced and exciting and full of action and killer fights.