Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father’s gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz’s blood runs the magic Skill — and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his … his family.
As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom.
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All off Robin Hobbs stories in this set are great. They left me breathlessly waiting for the next book which I promptly consumed
Hobb really invests in the characters. It’s an easy read but there is nothing simple about the characters and plot.
I enjoyed this story very much and though it’s part of a trilogy, you can read it as a stand alone story. I will definitely be reading more of these books.
It turns out that I am not a fan of Robin Hobb. For me, the idea of the story was more interesting than the writing, or style of writing. It is too long winded and too romanticized for my tastes. I believe that I gave it a chance considering I read almost half of the book before I gave up on it.
The setting, the characters, the relationships. Amazing. Highly recommended.
I recommend any books by Robin Hobb! Such a wonderful writer, who draws you into her world and its characters.
Loved the Assasin’s series highly recommend the series. I was left wanting more
Robin Hobb builds an incredible world with her endearing characters and unpredictable story line!
Equal read to Mercedes Lackey
I highly recommend this book series. They’ll be making a movie someday
This epic beauty is the latest edition to my Forever Shelf
Hobb’s world is intense and fantastical. The characters all have their flaws which lets you empathise with.them, even though they are magical and mysterious. She is a great writer and this is a brilliantly conceived series.
Really enjoyed this. Excellent story and characters you cared about. The worlds created were full of atmosphere and intrigue. This whole series was first class.
I really enjoyed this series, court intrigue, poor choices, not everything ends happily. Solid addition to the field
I read this years ago. Loved the characters and the challenges they encountered
Love, love, this series. Great characters. Exciting and unique.
Great book with an amazing world and plot twists you can’t see coming. Rich, vibrant, and unforgettable!
One of the very best fantasy series out there
Quality fantasy. Nail biting stuff. Highly recommend.
I enjoyed the book so much that I read the whole series.