Readers' Most Anticipated Books for Fall 2025
A Goodreads user asked this question about The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5):
Chaol is a joke compared to Sam. Who agrees??
Megan Wiseman Not really fussed on either. Sam was a fairly weak character. At the beginning of the book he flat out gave the signals that he wasn't a fan of Celaen…moreNot really fussed on either. Sam was a fairly weak character. At the beginning of the book he flat out gave the signals that he wasn't a fan of Celaena and then he did a 180 and was like I've loved you for years and then they were all lovey dovey, which to be honest was slightly ridiculous. I just feel like sam and her relationship were under developed. As for Chaol and Celaena well they had some amazing tension going on and they had a well developed romance, it wasn't just one day oh I love you there were hints and signs of developing affection and I actually liked how their relationship was flawed by his inability to accept or see reality and her inability to get past her trust issues, to be honest their relationship added a really interesting dynamic to the novel. Don't get me wrong I love the idea of Celaena and Sam, but I just didn't buy it when he said he had loved her for years.(less)
flag
More questions about The Assassin's Blade…
Image for The Assassin's Blade
The Assassin's Blade
by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more