3.5/5
This feels like foreplay to the actual series. Why did I bother with the prequels at the risk of getting over stuffed before starting the main course? Well, Reddit (praised be) gave me the reading order, and the prequels though not necessary were mentioned. So I thought if I wanted to read a series, might as well do it right!! Also I'm a bit obsessive about things, so if I don't read the prequels I'll keep on thinking that I missed something or won't be able to understand what's coming. After this self psycho analysis, on to the book. These are short stories like The Last Wish, we are introduced to Ciri in this one. Honestly, this is useless blabbering, just watch the damn show on Netflix. It deals with the prequels: it adds some details, omits some stories ( but not necessary stories) improved plot lines...overall a great job.
Hopefully for the next book i can muster to write a proper review instead of redirecting you to Netflix.