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Wings of Fire: Winglets #2
Assassin
Fans of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series won't want to miss this all-new story set in the dangerous and thrilling world of dragons!
Before the brightest night, the NightWings were plotting . . .
Deathbringer is ready to be the next assassin for the NightWings. If he can just convince them to send him along on one mission with his mother, Quickstrike, he'll prove that he can help the NightWings decide who wins the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia.
But when their mission takes an unexpected turn, Deathbringer has a terrible choice to make . . . one that will change his path forever, and perhaps alter the course of the entire war . . .
Discover the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series with this ebook exclusive origin story! Author Tui T. Sutherland soars further into the world of Pyrrhia's dragons than ever before! In these brand-new short stories, fans will meet old friends and new ones, uncover shocking secrets, and learn more about the terrible challenges that will test all dragonkind!
Before the brightest night, the NightWings were plotting . . .
Deathbringer is ready to be the next assassin for the NightWings. If he can just convince them to send him along on one mission with his mother, Quickstrike, he'll prove that he can help the NightWings decide who wins the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia.
But when their mission takes an unexpected turn, Deathbringer has a terrible choice to make . . . one that will change his path forever, and perhaps alter the course of the entire war . . .
Discover the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series with this ebook exclusive origin story! Author Tui T. Sutherland soars further into the world of Pyrrhia's dragons than ever before! In these brand-new short stories, fans will meet old friends and new ones, uncover shocking secrets, and learn more about the terrible challenges that will test all dragonkind!
54 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2015
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About the author
Tui T. Sutherland
202 books6,302 followersOkay, I know what you’re thinking. Tui? What kind of name is that? Is it short for something?
Nope. Among the many great things to come out of New Zealand (the Lord of the Rings movies, cats that paint, my mom) is a bird called the tui—not as well known as the kiwi, but a heck of a lot noisier!
I was born July 31 (same birthday as Harry Potter!) in Caracas, Venezuela, and lived in Asuncion, Paraguay; Miami, Florida; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, before moving to New Jersey in high school, where I started doing theatre—mostly backstage work, because (a) it was fun, and (b) you got to hang out in the dark with cute boys. (Er, I mean . . . because it was artistically fulfilling, yes.)
I graduated from Williams College in ’98 and I currently live in Boston with my husband, my perfect new baby, and my adorable yoodle Sunshine (what’s a yoodle? A puppy that’s three-quarters poodle and one-quarter Yorkshire terrier, of course!).
Much to my parents’ relief, I abandoned my theatrical aspirations after college for the far more stable and lucrative career of fiction writing.
My first two official books were beginning readers, part of Grosset & Dunlap’s “First Friends” series for kids learning to read. MEET MO AND ELLA is tough to find now, but FUN WITH MO AND ELLA should still be out there somewhere.
My first novel for teenagers was THIS MUST BE LOVE, which retells Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a modern-day high school, from the POV of the two heroines, Hermia and Helena.
And now I'm writing in a new project called SEEKERS! It's a children's book series that I'm writing with Erin Hunter. Check out my blog to find out more!
Nope. Among the many great things to come out of New Zealand (the Lord of the Rings movies, cats that paint, my mom) is a bird called the tui—not as well known as the kiwi, but a heck of a lot noisier!
I was born July 31 (same birthday as Harry Potter!) in Caracas, Venezuela, and lived in Asuncion, Paraguay; Miami, Florida; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, before moving to New Jersey in high school, where I started doing theatre—mostly backstage work, because (a) it was fun, and (b) you got to hang out in the dark with cute boys. (Er, I mean . . . because it was artistically fulfilling, yes.)
I graduated from Williams College in ’98 and I currently live in Boston with my husband, my perfect new baby, and my adorable yoodle Sunshine (what’s a yoodle? A puppy that’s three-quarters poodle and one-quarter Yorkshire terrier, of course!).
Much to my parents’ relief, I abandoned my theatrical aspirations after college for the far more stable and lucrative career of fiction writing.
My first two official books were beginning readers, part of Grosset & Dunlap’s “First Friends” series for kids learning to read. MEET MO AND ELLA is tough to find now, but FUN WITH MO AND ELLA should still be out there somewhere.
My first novel for teenagers was THIS MUST BE LOVE, which retells Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a modern-day high school, from the POV of the two heroines, Hermia and Helena.
And now I'm writing in a new project called SEEKERS! It's a children's book series that I'm writing with Erin Hunter. Check out my blog to find out more!
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March 19, 2017
I really enjoyed reading deathbringers back story cause you get to see the truth behind why he loves glory so much and it's so cute!
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April 10, 2020
I really wish Gill had succeeded with the peace treaty!
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October 22, 2023
Don't get me wrong I love deathbringer but this one isn't my favorite I still enjoyed reading it though
October 1, 2020
Rating: 5 out of 10
Everyone loves Assassin's backstories, and I'm no exception. When I saw this Winglets short was centered around Deathbringer, I immediately put it on my to-read list.
However... after getting to read it, let's just say I was quite disappointed by how it turned out.
Don't get me wrong, I liked it. The story was entertaining and gave Deathbringer an interesting background, but... I feel like it lacked something. I wish the book had followed Deathbringer during more time than it did (maybe months or even years instead of a few days) and showed more of his opinions and thoughts than it did.
Prisoners, the first book from Winglets, was told using a unique letter-based narrative and a first-person POV which made it so special. This book, on the other hand, was exactly like any other Wings of Fire book, losing the charm this Winglets series promised. You probably can guess I'm not very happy about it.
I've always been a huge fan of Deathbringer, so I was quite mad when he was made a background character after the third or fourth book, acting solely as Glory's boyfriend. This book could've been a great opportunity to expand on him, but I feel like it just wasn't done. Deathbringer's cocky but caring personality wasn't there at all (his voice sounded dull and generic, something very uncharacteristic of him), and his inner monologue wasn't present enough.
In conclusion, Assassin pretty much let me down. Despite it being such a short book (only 60 pages!) I had to put it down quite a few times, which is anything but a compliment. I know the author can do better than this, though, and I have hopes for the next installments on this short book series!
Everyone loves Assassin's backstories, and I'm no exception. When I saw this Winglets short was centered around Deathbringer, I immediately put it on my to-read list.
However... after getting to read it, let's just say I was quite disappointed by how it turned out.
Don't get me wrong, I liked it. The story was entertaining and gave Deathbringer an interesting background, but... I feel like it lacked something. I wish the book had followed Deathbringer during more time than it did (maybe months or even years instead of a few days) and showed more of his opinions and thoughts than it did.
Prisoners, the first book from Winglets, was told using a unique letter-based narrative and a first-person POV which made it so special. This book, on the other hand, was exactly like any other Wings of Fire book, losing the charm this Winglets series promised. You probably can guess I'm not very happy about it.
I've always been a huge fan of Deathbringer, so I was quite mad when he was made a background character after the third or fourth book, acting solely as Glory's boyfriend. This book could've been a great opportunity to expand on him, but I feel like it just wasn't done. Deathbringer's cocky but caring personality wasn't there at all (his voice sounded dull and generic, something very uncharacteristic of him), and his inner monologue wasn't present enough.
In conclusion, Assassin pretty much let me down. Despite it being such a short book (only 60 pages!) I had to put it down quite a few times, which is anything but a compliment. I know the author can do better than this, though, and I have hopes for the next installments on this short book series!
September 30, 2015
This was a great introduction to Deathbringer and an explanation as to why he reacts to Glory as he does. I also enjoyed the dynamic he had with his mother even though it was short-lived. It was nice to see two Nightwings with a real relationship not overly affected by their blood relationship given how vulgar and horrifying most Nightwing relationships tend to be. I also liked the establishment of more background for the war and the very intriguing reintroduction of Gill, Tsunami's father.
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March 22, 2024
Getting more of *DeathBringer was something I really wanted. Glad I got this :)
March 11, 2024
I am would do a 4.5. I thought this book was very good! (Especially because Deathbringer is one of my favorite characters). I was so excited to read this book, and it did not disappoint!
September 10, 2025
Such a tragedy...
The only thing I disliked about this was that it didn't include the part where Deathbringer meets Glory.
No swearing/cursing.
The only thing I disliked about this was that it didn't include the part where Deathbringer meets Glory.
No swearing/cursing.
February 27, 2023
I just love hearing these back stories
March 7, 2025
-it was nice seeing a bit of Deathbringer’s backstory
-we got to see Gil before he went crazy
-we got to see Gil before he went crazy
July 23, 2022
It was sad at the end
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September 11, 2022
I liked this book better than the first one.
It was really great to see the backstory of Deathbringer and to get a little more background of what it was like for him to be a Nightwing assassin. You would think he would be more cold, but after three kills he still has a heart and is well trained enough to not truly dwell on those he's already killed; yet concious enough to consider his next moves and maybe not kill everyone, but still be able to love pieces around to change the course of the Sandwing succession war.
Seeing Deathbringer's relationship with his mother was so wonderful. I loved how she really cared about him and how Deathbringer obviously loved her too. It was so sad to see her lose her in an unexpected and simple way, but it laid out the reasons of why Deathbringer was so loyal to Glory when he met her.
Kind of wish we could have gotten a longer book and seen more details and exploration of Deathbringer as an assassin, but considering he wasn't in the businesses for that long and was mostly only training, not to mention the nature of the book, it makes sense it was so short. For its length and what the story waa, this was still a good length.
I was hoping for something a little more dark and complex considering what Deathbringer was trained to be, but still for what it was this book was really good. Another nice addition to the Wings of Fire series.
It was really great to see the backstory of Deathbringer and to get a little more background of what it was like for him to be a Nightwing assassin. You would think he would be more cold, but after three kills he still has a heart and is well trained enough to not truly dwell on those he's already killed; yet concious enough to consider his next moves and maybe not kill everyone, but still be able to love pieces around to change the course of the Sandwing succession war.
Seeing Deathbringer's relationship with his mother was so wonderful. I loved how she really cared about him and how Deathbringer obviously loved her too. It was so sad to see her lose her in an unexpected and simple way, but it laid out the reasons of why Deathbringer was so loyal to Glory when he met her.
Kind of wish we could have gotten a longer book and seen more details and exploration of Deathbringer as an assassin, but considering he wasn't in the businesses for that long and was mostly only training, not to mention the nature of the book, it makes sense it was so short. For its length and what the story waa, this was still a good length.
I was hoping for something a little more dark and complex considering what Deathbringer was trained to be, but still for what it was this book was really good. Another nice addition to the Wings of Fire series.
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July 8, 2016
Tui has done it again
It's shorter than what I'm used to, but it's a perfect book for WOF readers who love Deathbringer.( like myself) You totally get to know everyone's favorite assassin: Deathbringer and if he wasn't before, the second "Winglets" book will make you. As I referred to earlier, this book would be great for WOF readers who have an obsession with Death bringer. Oh, yeah, and also anyone who likes a little Sutherland character origin.
It's shorter than what I'm used to, but it's a perfect book for WOF readers who love Deathbringer.( like myself) You totally get to know everyone's favorite assassin: Deathbringer and if he wasn't before, the second "Winglets" book will make you. As I referred to earlier, this book would be great for WOF readers who have an obsession with Death bringer. Oh, yeah, and also anyone who likes a little Sutherland character origin.
January 2, 2016
Ah! The first Winglet was rather unimpressive, I thought, but this one -- this one gives some great backstory to a unqiue character revealed earlier. At last we learn just a bit about what makes Deathbringer so unusual as a nightwing, and even more unusual as an assassin. In my opinion, this book makes his character far more likeable and more worthy of someone like Queen Glory.
July 5, 2016
Filled in a lot of info for me
It was fun to read about Deathbringer's childhood. These short stories are interesting reads that make up for waiting for the next wings of fire book. I also really liked hearing about the beginning of the war. I had no idea the MudWings were on Blister's side. Altogether a satisfying read. Keep writing, Tui T. Sutherland! ☺
It was fun to read about Deathbringer's childhood. These short stories are interesting reads that make up for waiting for the next wings of fire book. I also really liked hearing about the beginning of the war. I had no idea the MudWings were on Blister's side. Altogether a satisfying read. Keep writing, Tui T. Sutherland! ☺
April 2, 2020
Assassin was by far my fav winglets book and i have read all of them.
i love the way he drove rivrilry betwen the sea wings and the mud wings!
deathbringer is one of my fav charecters in the seice i love how loyal he is to glory in all books past book 4 the dark seacret.
i love the way he drove rivrilry betwen the sea wings and the mud wings!
deathbringer is one of my fav charecters in the seice i love how loyal he is to glory in all books past book 4 the dark seacret.
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May 15, 2021
"But this will never happen again, he vowed. If I ever find someone else to care about, I will not let my mission come first. I will break any order. I’ll endanger my own tribe if I have to.
"I will make up for this somehow. Someday."
"I will make up for this somehow. Someday."
June 16, 2017
Have I mentioned that I hate Morowseer? I wish Deathbringer would have killed him off sooner.
July 30, 2018
I didn't expect to really enjoy this, but this story was so heartbreaking, and made an already lovable character into an even more lovable one.
August 31, 2022
4,5*
I actually like Deathbringer. :> He sure has an interesting assassin story start and I like it. 👍
I actually like Deathbringer. :> He sure has an interesting assassin story start and I like it. 👍
September 24, 2022
i love deathbringer so much.
January 13, 2023
THIS IS A MUST READ!
April 29, 2023
Deathbringer is a good assain.
He knows it.
But when his first mission goes wrong, he must decide if he's doing the right thing.
He knows it.
But when his first mission goes wrong, he must decide if he's doing the right thing.
July 16, 2023
Learning more about Deathbringer made me like his character even more.
December 25, 2023
now that i’m finished reading this, it’s absolutely no wonder deathbringer immediately imprinted on glory like a baby chick.
dude has insane attachment issues
dude has insane attachment issues
March 18, 2024
I actually loved this one I think there should be a book on deathbringer himself and just these plans and things he had to do for morrowsere
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September 4, 2024
Another tear jerker for me. Loved it and it works its way into the series so perfectly.
August 11, 2021
This is probably my favorite of the Winglets, despite me giving it 3 stars like all the others. Deathbringer is a strong character who does have charm, just not as much as he thinks he does (lol).
It traces Deathbringer’s childhood, from training to be an assassin to going on his first mission with his mother Quickstrike. It’s so sad how she gets hit by lightning and is half-dead until a bunch of SeaWings finish her off (by orders from their queen).
Now I see why he’s so close to Glory. She’s really the only friend he’s ever had, and to be perfectly honest I’m not sure NightWings had a lot of friends on their volcanic island. So yeah. I recommend this Winglet and think it’s nice if you like Deathbringer.
It traces Deathbringer’s childhood, from training to be an assassin to going on his first mission with his mother Quickstrike. It’s so sad how she gets hit by lightning and is half-dead until a bunch of SeaWings finish her off (by orders from their queen).
Now I see why he’s so close to Glory. She’s really the only friend he’s ever had, and to be perfectly honest I’m not sure NightWings had a lot of friends on their volcanic island. So yeah. I recommend this Winglet and think it’s nice if you like Deathbringer.
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January 17, 2020
Assassin is a short story about Deathbringer, a young NightWing. He has to become an assassin to honor his mother. In order to do this, he must kill one of two dragons during the night. But he is set up by his own tribe. Deathbringer proves his skill by accomplishing the feat anyway, and becomes an official assassin for the NightWings.
I loved this story! It explains a lot about the character's past, with details that make you feel everything Deathbringer does. Experiencing the grief of losing his mother and the thrill when he sets off on a task to even the playing field. This is a must-read for any Wings of Fire fan! Five stars!
I loved this story! It explains a lot about the character's past, with details that make you feel everything Deathbringer does. Experiencing the grief of losing his mother and the thrill when he sets off on a task to even the playing field. This is a must-read for any Wings of Fire fan! Five stars!
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April 20, 2019
You know, sometimes I read through this book and I'm like, This is supposed to be for kids? Then I remember these are middle school kids and they are mature enough. Hopefully.
This novella made me love Deathbringer more than I loved him before. Its honestly so sad that he thought more about the mission than helping his own mother and I guess the thought is always haunting him. Maybe that's why he's so insistent on Glory staying safe and is always watching over her.
This novella made me love Deathbringer more than I loved him before. Its honestly so sad that he thought more about the mission than helping his own mother and I guess the thought is always haunting him. Maybe that's why he's so insistent on Glory staying safe and is always watching over her.
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