The Assassin and the Desert vs The Assassin and the Pirate Lord: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction
The Assassin and the Desert
After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she…
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The Assassin and the Pirate Lord
On a remote island in a tropical sea, Celaena Sardothien, feared assassin, has come for retribution. She's been sent by the Assassin's Guild to collect on a debt they are owed by the Lord of the Pirates. But when…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Assassin and the Pirate Lord has the widest readership — 453 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Assassin and the Desert | The Assassin and the Pirate Lord | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.1 (99) | 3.7 (132) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (303) | 4.5 (453) |
Reception
| The Assassin and the Desert | The Assassin and the Pirate Lord | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 303 | 453 |
| Editions | 2 | 3 |
| Pages | 103 | 98 |