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A review by liteartha
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
oh boy. this is lush, intricately detailed fantasy and hobb is clearly a master at her craft, but my god was this a <i>slow</i> start. i feel like this is the sort of book that i’ll see with new appreciation as i continue on with the many books in this world, but this initial read was a bit challenging to feel properly immersed in until about the two-thirds mark
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide and Vomit