A riveting adventure all the way through. 
 I read this prequel after finishing the first three volumes in the series, so a few of these characters I knew of in passing. I had known of Sam Cortland through Celaena's memories in the rest of the Throne of Glass books, had known his fate... but I wasn't prepared for the closing as I had thought. 
 This compilation of the novellas provides an insightful glimpse on the compelling Celaena Sardothien/Aelin Ashryver Galathynius character. 
 Journey with her on thrilling missions, audacious overthrows, and spirit-stirring liaisons. 
 But be warned. If you want a content ending, you can't stop reading the series here. Satisfaction in this ending is only folded in Celaena's philosophy before she embraces her fate at the end. 
 The heartbreaking finale left me breathless.