A review by msrichardsreads89
Royal Assassin (The Illustrated Edition) by Robin Hobb

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

2024: Even better the second time around. Completely masterful. 

2021: This was an incredibly strong and beautiful sequel to Assassin's Apprentice. Hobb took what she did in book one and did it even better in Royal Assassin. The plot is compelling, tragic, and beautiful. Hobb's writing is absolutely stunning.