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A review by anahisa
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
OK HEAR ME OUT!!!!
three stars because it’s very much a set up book, but the promise of the story it teased throughout is very exciting + intriguing! will be reading on when time (my library hold) permits 🫡
the exposition dragged, yes, but I do believe it’s worthwhile world-building that has already, and will continue to, pay off in future installments. also (?) surprisingly heartfelt!! shocked + upset to find myself crying over characters I didn’t think I’d connected to (silly me).
and YES im reading queer subtext into it <333
three stars because it’s very much a set up book, but the promise of the story it teased throughout is very exciting + intriguing! will be reading on when time (my library hold) permits 🫡
the exposition dragged, yes, but I do believe it’s worthwhile world-building that has already, and will continue to, pay off in future installments. also (?) surprisingly heartfelt!! shocked + upset to find myself crying over characters I didn’t think I’d connected to (silly me).
and YES im reading queer subtext into it <333
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Murder, Violence, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, and Suicidal thoughts