BookTok Review Sparks Debate: Is Celaena Sardothien Overhyped?

BookTok Reviewer Questions Celaena's Reputation in Sarah J. Maas's "The Assassin's Blade" Los Angeles, CA – May 15, 2025 – Alex Day, a popular BookTok reviewer known as @repudaytion, recently posted a video review of Sarah J. Maas's "The Assassin's Blade." In the video, Day expresses an interesting perspective on the main character, Celaena Sardothien, often praised as a top assassin. Day points out that despite this reputation, Celaena frequently needs help and fails in her missions. "She always needs help, she usually gets caught, she usually fails in all of them," Day states in his review. This observation adds a layer of critical analysis to the typical fan reception of the character. Day also comments on the structural choices of the novel, suggesting the five novellas could have been a single book. He enjoyed the story despite this, highlighting the second novella as his personal favorite. His excitement for the next book in the series, "Empire of Storms," is palpable. The video has generated significant interest among fans, prompting discussions on the character's portrayal and the novel's structure. Day's review provides a unique perspective that adds depth to the ongoing conversation surrounding Sarah J. Maas's work.