Get Ready With Me: BOOK REVIEW | The Assassin's Blade

Get Ready With Me: BOOK REVIEW | The Assassin's Blade - Sarah J Maas

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Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - #1 Pirate Lord
3:51 - #2 The Healer
5:13 - #3 The Desert
9:18 - #4 The Underworld
16:44 - #5 The Empire
18:42 - Final Thoughts

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@annataylor5233 3 жыл бұрын

''No one is proud.'' Yes, we are. You're the best, Lily. Also I will likely never read this but your reviews are always so good.

@StubbeA 3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea about make-up, I have never read or particularly wanted to read Throne of Glass or any of its sequels. But I would watch an hour long video of you making snipes against treacherous assassins and dumb protagonists, the way you explain things is just so entertaining. Keep it up, I believe in you!

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

haha thank you! 💛

@briggyjudith 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@kat-xu8qp 3 жыл бұрын

I will never read this series but your commentary is gold. Queen of ranting

@lucifinley-mcdonald416 3 жыл бұрын

I’m on the last 200 pages of the last book and I can tell you, best series I’ve read in a hot minute 😍

@kat-xu8qp 3 жыл бұрын

@@lucifinley-mcdonald416 i ve read first 30 pages of the first book and that was it for me. I love garbage literature as much as next person but its just too cringey

@sydneyfessenden6119 3 жыл бұрын

@@kat-xu8qp Yeah I guess I’m biased because I read the first one when I was so young, but it definitely gets so much better but I understand if you don’t want to have to read through the cringey stuff.

@livtupi 3 жыл бұрын

Do you not know by now that yes we are proud of you everytime you do anything

@user-pk8bb6lf9b 3 жыл бұрын

I wasnt gonna read the series but now I only probably wont read it

@ellectra6539 3 жыл бұрын

I've been reading books for long, long time and I can say, hands down, this is one of the best series I've read. That's if you prefer a strong female protagonist. Like almost all main strong characters are women. The first 2 books are just the tip of an iceberg, story-wise and character-wise..

@Gostpepperchicken 3 жыл бұрын

Totally unrelated but your face has such a beautiful bone structure and you're gorgeous with or without makeup. Hope you're doing well.

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! this comment is so sweet ❤️

@Shmaples 3 жыл бұрын

model level bone structure and skin.

@xxoldmagicxx 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy you retelling books I’ll never read!

@hanabanana8028 3 жыл бұрын

petition for lily to do book recaps for more series 🙌🏽

@Geekified 3 жыл бұрын

throne of glass is such a strange series for me - like i absolutely adore them, they're my comfort novels, but i accept they're not the best and tbh are a bit shit?? idk, i'm just glad to see someone who doesn't completely despise them for once 😭

@MayIpetYourDog 3 жыл бұрын

Love them all they were great!

@MsLPSFOREVER 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the first four books (including the novellas) well enough, but I feel like the author dragged the series on too long and I feel like she gave too much to her ACOTAR series and not enough to TOG towards the end.

@sammorgan9526 3 жыл бұрын

“In my humble non assassin opinion, teamwork makes the dream work.” -Lily, 2021

@rananajjar 3 жыл бұрын

Have ever read this series? No Do I ever plan to read it? Absolutely Not But, did I watch this entire video? Yes 😅

@thedarkestreads7971 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh okay so the assassins blade was published prior to the series! They were released one each per month leading up to the release of throne of glass so they really are meant to be read first and should be!

@kousetsuhana 3 жыл бұрын

i have no idea what these books are about so I'm a little lost but it's always a pleasure to chill with you. also someone said to branch out to film commentary as well and i would definitely watch more Lily commentary on that too!

@drawsbypip2346 3 жыл бұрын

honestly i really like when you do a recap of everything!! i still watch your reviews even if i haven't read the book so idc about spoilers, it's just fun to hear about it!

@pameladillomes3412 3 жыл бұрын

I remember that in later books, Celaena explained why she "stayed" or chose to obey Arobyn for the longest time and it's because the other choice (which i dont want to spoil) is a lot harder.. It's not like she didnt have the choice but she was young during Assassin's Blade and Throne of Glass, and isnt ready to do what she was meant to. These two plus Crown of Midnight is like an introduction of who she is, and the succeeding books are when she stopped talking and just did thingzz

@legendp2011 3 жыл бұрын

funny thing is, the assassin and the desert was my favorite of the bunch. I remember something about some merchant trading 20 years of there life to giant spiders for some silk, which I always thought was terrifying. I did like the visuals (well the ones my head made up) of the desert landscape. although it has been a long time since I read it

@_mermaidguts 3 жыл бұрын

I gave up on both her series so long ago, but would listen to you talk about them for hours ~ Also, such a pretty natural glam look, but maybe look into some cruelty free brands?

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to buy cruelty free in the future! i haven't bought new makeup in years (a lot's been gifted to me luckily) But when things run out, i'm for sure going with cruelty free brands 😊

@elysia3294 3 жыл бұрын

glad you are back ^^ no one (whos not an ass) blames you for not uploading vids. i am just glad you are back and hope you are doing better :)

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💛

@emikathearchitect527 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this is exactly what I needed today

@sariloua 3 жыл бұрын

So proud of you! I’m also going through a very though spot in life and seeing you go through something similar and pushing through is more helpful than you’d think :)

@jordandron7907 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! I read the whole series and then went back to the prequel a few years later as a nostalgia read and I really enjoyed it! It’s really good that you’ve read it now though and in hindsight I would’ve read it earlier too as it really does set the rest of the series up!! Heir of Fire takes the series in a very different direction so I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on it!

@mv_akira 3 жыл бұрын

omg 20 minutes we are blessed today

@Awesomesauce1_8_6_4 3 жыл бұрын

I have such a love/hate relationship with this series. Mainly cuz they feel so, inconsistent? Like when I first discovered them I ate them up. But the final two books have been out for awhile now and I still haven't picked them up. Like, honestly when it delivers, it really delivers. I thought Heir of Fire was by far the best and was really excited for what happened next. But with the rest of the series I just get whiplash. It's like the author couldn't make up her what kind of story she was telling or what kind of character she was writing.

@MsLPSFOREVER 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

@ctrlbeat5321 3 жыл бұрын

The thing with this book is that all these novellas except the assassin and the healer were published before throne of glass and then they were compiled into one book adding one more novella to it, so technically people should read the assassin's blade before before any tog book 😅 Anyways, loved your video!

@o_o-lj1ym 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re still not enjoying it by Queen Of Shadows than I think you should quit. Queen of shadows is the peak of the series and if the characters and plot aren’t working, it’s not gonna be fun.

@sa8951 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who gives a 25% for anything before even thinking of going for the whole book, I admire people who keep giving chances like that.

@esssteeaa 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is asking too much especially after what you said at the end about going through a tough time, but are you going to review Six of Crows some time soon? I just love to hear your opinions about it. Also, it's so nice seeing you do your makeup. Sis, you look good on anything. ❤

@ottoismy1dog 3 жыл бұрын

I've never read any of these, so I really enjoyed how you slipped into 'story-time' mode for the Assassin & the Underworld 😁 Your makeup look is fabulous, btw. sorry that things are not the best for you right now. let me know if there's anything I can do for you 😘 you are the best.

@deliwoman3720 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm not a makeup artist, I'm just a dumb bitch." A while entire MOOD.

@myeyesareblu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading! I don't even read this series but I enjoy hearing you talk about stuff!

@gingerkatherina 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love every single one of your videos especially including this ❤️

@sophiapetrane8142 3 жыл бұрын

we love you lily!! i’m sorry you’re going through a hard time and i hope you feel better soon ❤️

@KB-pk5ze 3 жыл бұрын

You were right all the characters from this book show up later in the series. To be honest Celina's character development doesn't really start till book 3. And I love your videos.

@notyettolove 3 жыл бұрын

I used to LOVE this series in high school. The older I got though, the more that I realized... It kind of sucks? It has so much potential but the execution falls short. I bought the last book when it came out, but I'm so disillusioned with the series that I can't even read it.

@JagVentures 3 жыл бұрын

Golden book talk as always. I love your videos. Any chance you can do a video on your favourite English classic? And your least favourite English classic?

@marianamauricio 3 жыл бұрын

yessssss lily blessing us with some content!! 🥺🤧😩👌🏻💕

@aly99611 3 жыл бұрын

well i am proud of you lily!! been following you for years now and i will always cheer for u. keep going

@oliwin6337 3 жыл бұрын

This mid pause and redo of makeup is hilarious.

@IAmNumberFour4444 3 жыл бұрын

I read it and loved it. I balled my eyes out.

@CatDNeko 3 жыл бұрын

I remember a friend telling me years ago when I read the books that the novel's were already unofficially released before she even wrote the books, and she ended up officially releasing them after the second book ( correct me if I'm wrong) I'm currently reading empire of storm I've been reading these books since the beginning, it's kinda nice having a recap hahaha

@CatDNeko 3 жыл бұрын

Side note I really love these books because Celaena was kinda of an anti hero she just seems more real like she wasn't like your traditional protagonist always doing the right thing. although I have become more critical of the books as I've become older and I'm not really sure uummm if I'm 100% loving these books anymore. I know I'm not supposed to be expecting a literary masterpiece but still at least gimme a little sumin' sumin' btw absolutely love love love your videos and gurl take as much as you need, it's always a good time when you do post

@Sambookish 3 жыл бұрын

For me the series srsly picked up at book 3 and then I became really invested!

@myonnareads 3 жыл бұрын

HELP, YOU DOING YOUR MAKEUP AND THEN COMING BACK WITH NO MAKEUP REALLY SENT ME I WAS LIKE ????

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

I don't want my audience getting too comfortable, gotta keep you on your feet at all times

@fadwakamil9625 3 жыл бұрын

i only started this series because i enjoyed this book so much

@bananabonana5713 3 жыл бұрын

I had a literal breakdown after finishing The Assassin’s blade

@chickensrneat 3 жыл бұрын

i read the assassin's blade after crown of midnight and didn't really mind that, I kinda liked not knowing much of the context surrounding celaena's past in throne of glass (though it would have still been cool going into it knowing!) - I find it kinda surprising that so many people skipped the assassin's blade bc like...the exposition happens for a reason!

@janus6349 3 жыл бұрын

I never had any intentions to read this series, but this video was so entertaining!

@auroxada 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this is a new trend!! Makeup and books review

@momowoods2859 3 жыл бұрын

I personally love The Assassin's Blade and it's the best of the ToG series imo and the reason why people don't like or don't even want to read TAB is b/c some or most ToG fans really hate Celaena's personality,didn't really care about the book b/c it was so boring and uninteresting,and some didn't really care for her relationship with Sam all that much,most of the fans really love Heir of Fire or Queen of Shadows,which some says that's the real story starts to become amazing. [imho not really at all but that's your decide on wanting to continue on the ToG series after Queen of Shadows.]

@EvaAntonia1 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you will feel better soon and nice video 😊

@katierobinson2488 3 жыл бұрын

I read the Assassin's Blade before Throne of Glass and it was definitely a better experience! It was a lot easier to understand her grief and anger in Throne of Glass than if I'd read the Assassin's Blade afterwards

@cm-yu6gu 3 жыл бұрын

Hope u feel better xo ✨

@Selinas_Shelf 3 жыл бұрын

lol loved how the review turned into just you retelling the story 😂 i want to try re-reading the series starting with this one. originally i read it i think after i finished the 4th book? totally wish i had read it sooner.

@nadeshikobeauty 3 жыл бұрын

I was just catching up on the little vlogs you put in your last few videos and they're so cute! You should vlog a little more! 💜💜💜💜

@skylaendless9376 3 жыл бұрын

I read throne of glass a few years ago and didn't enjoy it. But I gave it another chance a few months ago and I finished the entire series and honestly it's one of my favs now. I read the assassins blade after finishing the entire series which was a mistake because I sadly did not enjoy this book even a tiny bit as much as the rest of the series so... read it first hahahah

@oumaima9107 3 жыл бұрын

I read Assassin's blade first and it was a great decision I loved it as an introduction and I understand and care for Celeana so much more in ToG... Love ur video as always 🤍

@hannahchristmas8402 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this review and I feel like we have about the same feelings about it. I just finished this book the other day (I read it after Heir of Fire) and I think what you’re looking for with Celaena’s backstory will be fulfilled in the next two books. SJM is definitely keeping her cards close to her chest through those first three main books, and then the novellas just kind of add meat to it all. There’s a lot yet to be revealed to you as you read (although I personally think the twists are too obvious and Celaena is still kinda dumb, but whatever). Hope things turn around for you soon! Your videos are so fun and your opinion about the books you read just make sense to me.

@KyraBowlby 3 жыл бұрын

I don't really plan on reading this series ever but I love your commentary lol

@user-tq2ho1so7l 3 жыл бұрын

enjoy crown of midnight its the last good throne of glass book imo lol

@ArrowsOfAthena 3 жыл бұрын

Girl I honestly worry about the way you talk about yourself sometimes. You are awesome and a vibe. Stay gold girl.

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@Boonicopter 3 жыл бұрын

lol why is grwm mixed with books reviews a thing I didn't know I needed in my life

@pammarquez773 3 жыл бұрын

Your eyeshadow blending skills cures my.. Well whatever in me that needs to be cured 😌👌🏻

@emikathearchitect527 3 жыл бұрын

You know its been a while since you've read ToG when Endovier sounds like the royal country in The Princess Diaries and your brain is like 👀??

@Chronicle_MV 3 жыл бұрын

I been having a hard time making videos as well. I don't know if it's depression, lack of motivation, laziness, or my fear of failure but I hope I can kick it soon. Have a happy day or night everyone! 😊

@angelicaschuyler9349 3 жыл бұрын

I’m that bitch who loves SJM books while simultaneously acknowledging that they are trash and anyway I skipped assassins blade when I read the series the first time and holy shit you really need to read this book to understand what’s happening later. I don’t want to spoil anything but legit every novella is so crucial to the rest of the story. Loved your review though I’m so excited to hear your opinions on the rest of the books!

@MayIpetYourDog 3 жыл бұрын

I read the whole series. I hope you enjoy it! I thought it was good. I read all 8 back to back, Well, listened (audio books) but assassin's blade was last for me I didn't know it existed until I was halfway through the series and there was no way I could stop then😃

@ramisarahman485 3 жыл бұрын

Love you 🥰

@MsNoMeGusta 3 жыл бұрын

I could absolutely see you migrating to film commentary

@PassTheMarmalade1957 3 жыл бұрын

We come here because you are a quote machine. "The next time a creepy man tries me, I can disconnect his electricity...Punch his lights out."

@AbiofPellinor 3 жыл бұрын

Well I left at the first mute screen haha, but this has definitely made me wanna pick up this prequel. I hadn't gotten to it and was trying to read Heir of Fire and just really was not having a good time. Might have to drop back to this one, read it, and see if it helps

@gracechan2182 3 жыл бұрын

You look amazing!! just wondering what skincare do you use? x

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

I don't really use skincare to be honest, i cut processed foods out of my diet over a year ago and my skin cleared up and has stayed clear ever since 👀

@jabbathehutt5665 3 жыл бұрын

I read assassins blade first and I was so frustrated and confused by the end of it, I refused to believe Sam was actually dead until I was a few books into the series

@pandareads 3 жыл бұрын

I read the first three TOG books so many years ago but I remember liking Assassin's Blade more than the other two and I spent most of Crown of Midnight crying about Sam not being alive and with Celeana so I ended up disliking Chaol (Kale) 😂

@shaliniranjan4403 3 жыл бұрын

same here😂

@danielmark1379 3 жыл бұрын

I actually read The Assassin's Blade after Heir of Fire and I kind of wish I had read it earlier. With that being said, I still had a good time reading it and it did deepen my understanding of Celaena. Definitely not my favorite in the series, though.

@peyab.8113 2 жыл бұрын

Crown of Midnight is the first official book of the story? As far as I know, the Assasin's Blade is the book you should read before starting the series, then it is The Throne of Glass which is the first one and Crown of Midnight is the second.

@ghx198 3 жыл бұрын

Hey queen

@VanillaMoon 3 жыл бұрын

Ur face is flawless

@LilyCReads10 3 жыл бұрын

Girl! 🥺❤️

@hassaanazim31 3 жыл бұрын

Ngl, first books are not the best but later books are AMAZING!

@agnetebutk 3 жыл бұрын

watching without know what the fuck throne of glass is even about is...an experience

@KittyAndTheBooks 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I will not have to read the book now. :D

@DearestFandoms 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah that reminds me, I still need to finish Assassin’s Blade and the rest of the ToG series.....

@Ali-zn6sg 3 жыл бұрын

Each individual story in the Assassin's Blade was published individually as an ebook before Throne of Glass was published.

@moirafoley1242 3 жыл бұрын

reposting again because I need you to see this: come on lily. repost shit books that i hate!! its hands down the funniest youtube video I've seen to this day. I think it about it at least once a week

@fuyushitarisou1 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you set up a patreon, which you will feel always guilty about because you will never update it, but we love you anyway, so we won't care either and weill feel like failures together, but at least you will have some money for a new contour palette XD it will all make sense after Heir of Fire, just get to the third book. I think that what i always find the most fascinating about Throne of glass, was that Maas wrote it as a 16 year old, in her head, like a fanfic. And to still manage to set it all up like that and then add to the story without brutally messing up and make everyon love it, is really an achievment. I also think that she really worked out the toxic relationship between Caleana and Arobynn and how much influence some people hold, even though objectively she is way stronger. And so it was a well inserted backstory.

@Raygarcix 3 жыл бұрын

Omg your self bullying makes me live hahaha love You !

@saraysk8 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@michaelchicky8388 3 жыл бұрын

Read the "Court of thorns and roses" series done by the same author

@cozymonica 3 жыл бұрын

am now wondering if me not reading assassins blade is why i struggled so much with celaena’s character 🤔 but also i appreciate your summaries ahah

@stuffimobsessedwith 3 жыл бұрын

The first book feels very underdeveloped, because SJM was a young, first time author & the publisher advised her to write a very "closed" story, if that makes sense, in case the series is not gonna get picked up. So, yeah the first two books are very immature, but the rest of the series is sooo good!!

@shreyohalder1060 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone has said it😭😭

@pannie96 3 жыл бұрын

I like to read books in the chronological order of their release but all I wanted after finishing Crown Of Midnight was to start Heir of Fire, so reading Assassin's Blade was kinda like... annoying, so yeah, good advice, read Assassin' Blade before CoM

@shreyohalder1060 3 жыл бұрын

She let Ansel escape because she saw someone doing something for their kingdom all the while imaging what would have happened if Terrasen had that chance. She wanted Briarcliff to have that shot

@chickenmom1022 3 жыл бұрын

which eyeshadow shades do you use? also, totally agree about Celaena being a dummy LOL

@Shmaples 3 жыл бұрын

Whyyyyy did you read this lol.. Idk I absolutely hated throne of glass with a passion so now I can't bring myself to read anything else by this author.. lol

@AlphaSav 3 жыл бұрын

Agreeeee. SJM's writing is laughable, like I would audibly laugh at how bad and predictable her writing is, I can't believe how popular these books are ???

@joannab.8066 3 жыл бұрын

I'd still give A Court of Thorns and Roses a try. She definitely improved in her writing style in this series and the main character isn't annoying like Celaena. (Yes I am biased, ACOTAR is my favourite series and I don't give up an opportunity to recommend it to someone 😁). In saying that though, if you don't like the first book there's probably no point in continuing on.

@kimiyahoss1272 3 жыл бұрын

don't bother, the other series is even worse, fake feminism, annoying mary sue protagonist, weirdly graphic sex scenes and boring plot

@Shmaples 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlphaSav I read them because everyone was talking about them and I was really craving a new series to get into.. Since TOG I think YA novels are just not for me... and I was really really shocked that Lily liked the series bc she seems to dislike these surface level, Mary Sue stories... I think she mustve been in the right mindset to enjoy the book..?? I went into this expecting a lot so thats probably not good.. Idunno lol...who knows! But I can't tell you how mad I got reading this series lol.. I was so pissed at this author..the only character I found interesting was the bitchy girl bc she had an opium pipe and I was like "well THATS different!" lol... This comment is everywhere but the moral of the story is that I will never read any more from this author but I will watch anything on this channel bc shes great and I luv hur ❤ lol.

@louiseperry5168 3 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for Celeana back story and character development Heir of Fire is THE book for you haha

@elimalnar8262 3 жыл бұрын

I read the whole series... I dont know why 😂... but gotta say assasins blade, throne of glass and crown of midnight should just be a trilogy. The books just become a mess after, like its a completely different story. Also they become double/triple the lenght. 😅 so good luck. Warning: This comment section has some spoilers for the later books in the series.

@notyettolove 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! It's an entirely different feel in the later books. The idea of those later books wouldn't be bad, but that isn't what I expected from the series

@elimalnar8262 3 жыл бұрын

@@notyettolove Exacly. I feel like Celaena and Aelin are two different people with two different stories. 😅

@notyettolove 3 жыл бұрын

@@elimalnar8262 Yes!! It really frustrates me how much everything changed. The tone, the plot, the characters. The Celaena vs. Aelin especially drove me insane. Honestly she was too overpowered once she accepted her heritage, I stopped caring about her struggles by that point.

@elimalnar8262 3 жыл бұрын

@@notyettolove Exacly I completely agree. I remember Chaol said in the second book or third idk. That she is too powerful and I was hoping we might get a villian arc but then we didnt. Also the last book is just a lord of the rings rip off I mean Mordor goes to Morath and its basically the same story.