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Synopsis
When the King of the Assassins gives Celaena Sardothien a special assignment that will help fight slavery in the kingdom, she jumps at the chance to strike a blow against an evil practice. The misson is a dark and deadly affair which takes Celaena from the rooftops of the city to the bottom of the sewer--and she doesn't like what she finds there.
Is The Assassin and the Underworld appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA fantasy novella features an assassin protagonist on a mission to fight slavery, with moderate action violence and dark urban settings including sewers. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include human trafficking, slavery, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following a skilled assassin heroine on a dangerous mission through a gritty fantasy city to strike a blow against evil.