A review by angstifies
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

adventurous challenging tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

i have a personal dislike for fantasy books written in first person narration but this book is absolutely the sole exception. i’ve heard tons of praise for Robin Hobb’s writing and man were they right, her characters are brilliant i loved reading about them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent