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A review by kabrahams
Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
(Upgraded to 4.5 on reread)
The beginning was a bit slow to me. Fitz wanders about and meets a lot of people but none of them matter until meeting Starling and Kettle (who are both great). When he finally reunites with the Fool to find Verity is when the plot finally gets moving and stuff gets interesting.
Definitely the best part is the waking of the dragons. I would've loved more time with them and to see them in action and hope we get this in future trilogies. I have a feeling that will happen. Learning more about the Skill, the Wit, and Forging was amazing. Definitely a series with an amazing magic system and world-building!
Also loved the flirtations between Fitz and the Fool. The Fool is such an interesting character with unknown origins and gender. Would love to know where he/she is from but I hope they keep the gender a mystery!
Once again, a sad ending. This one a bit bittersweet since there is some happiness, but not so much for Fitz. Molly and Burrich thinking him dead is so heartbreaking, although since I accidentally read this books out of chronology, I know he ends up with Molly. I'm scared to find out what happens to Nettle.
While this was my least favorite of the trilogy, I still loved it, especially the attention to detail and focus on characters and atmosphere instead of plot. I'm excited to start the next trilogy!
The beginning was a bit slow to me. Fitz wanders about and meets a lot of people but none of them matter until meeting Starling and Kettle (who are both great).
Definitely the best part is the waking of the dragons. I would've loved more time with them and to see them in action and hope we get this in future trilogies. I have a feeling that will happen. Learning more about the Skill, the Wit, and Forging was amazing. Definitely a series with an amazing magic system and world-building!
Also loved the flirtations between Fitz and the Fool. The Fool is such an interesting character with unknown origins and gender. Would love to know where he/she is from but I hope they keep the gender a mystery!
Once again, a sad ending. This one a bit bittersweet since there is some happiness, but not so much for Fitz. Molly and Burrich thinking him dead is so heartbreaking, although since I accidentally read this books out of chronology, I know he ends up with Molly. I'm scared to find out what happens to Nettle.
While this was my least favorite of the trilogy, I still loved it, especially the attention to detail and focus on characters and atmosphere instead of plot. I'm excited to start the next trilogy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Rape