A review by lolajoan
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

Absolutely wonderful. I'm often leery of older fantasy but this was just perfect. Thrilling, gripping, tender, clever thoughtful. And even though there are 15 more books in this series, this one ends satisfyingly enough that I don't feel badgered until reading them all unless I want to.