Who Would Like This Book:
Epic fantasy fans who love deep character explorations, rich world-building, and stories with a hefty dose of emotional turmoil will find a lot to enjoy here. Assassin’s Quest delivers a journey that feels both personal and sweeping, with memorable new companions and satisfying development for favorite characters like Fitz, the Fool, and Nighteyes. Robin Hobb excels at creating flawed yet lovable protagonists and relationships that tug at your heartstrings. If you savor long, immersive adventures with a focus on inner struggles as much as outer quests, this one’s a winner.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you prefer fast-paced plots, this might test your patience - the middle of the book is especially slow, with plenty of travel, introspection, and repetitive angst. Some readers found Fitz’s decisions frustrating, and his constant suffering can become exhausting. The ending feels rushed to some, with big plot points glossed over or explained too briskly. If you’re looking for a triumphant, tidy finale, this bittersweet and sometimes bleak conclusion may disappoint.
About:
'Assassin's Quest' by Robin Hobb is the final book in the Farseer trilogy, following the protagonist Fitz as he embarks on a quest to rescue Verity and save the kingdom using his Skill. The book is praised for its complex character development, intricate world-building, and exploration of themes such as sacrifice, love, and maturity. The writing style is described as immersive, focusing on character depth and interactions, with a mix of thrilling action sequences and emotional moments.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers/content warnings include themes of abuse, torture, emotional trauma, and violence.
Has Romance?
The book contains a medium level of romance, focusing on the past love Fitz has for Molly and its impact on his journey.
From The Publisher:
"An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz-or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest-perhaps to death. Only Verity's return-or the heir his princess carries-can save the Six Duchies.
But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him-currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was.
Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin's Quest
"Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."-George R. R. Martin
"Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print-including mine!"-Melanie Rawn
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4 comment(s)
4.5 ⭐️ | Audiobook
Wow! What an emotional rollercoaster of a trilogy?! There are very few fictional characters who have the flaws, feelings, and emotional depth of Fitz Chivalry. I take back almost every other time I called a character “complex” or “deep” because I hadn’t seen characters like the ones Robin Hobb writes. Even when characters made horrible decisions that betrayed the ones they loved, it made perfect sense. It made me cry many times because of the corners my favorite characters were backed into and the choices they made to get out of them.
Kettricken was my favorite character besides Fitz and although I strongly disagreed with one of the major decisions she makes, I also agree that in her position, it was her best option. This is the strength of slow-burn, first-person fantasy novels like this. I was whole-heartedly invested in every character and Fitz most of all.
Molly is another character who I disagreed with the major choice she makes at the end of the book. Again though, in her position I can see why she makes it. All of these characters have their own motivations, heartaches, and trauma that they process in incredibly complex ways. If you told me this was all based on a true story at the end, I would believe you
(even with the dragons).
My only complaint with this trilogy is that it was sometimes too dark and too heavy at times. I was often hesitant to pick up the book (or put my AirPods in, in this case) because I didn’t want to see what my poor baby (Fitz) was subjected too. He is my son now. I've adopted him. His life is way harder than any boy's should be. WHERE’S HIS HAPPY ENDING ROBIN? FORK IT OVER NOW!
I am broken inside after this book, holy shit. I need to sit in a dark room, stare at a wall and contemplate the meaning of life and what is truly important. Hug your loved ones close because Fitz never got the opportunity too.
Despite its rather depressing ending, the book carries the reader well throughout the story events. I feel satiated, though a little unhappy.
****5.0****
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About the Author:
Robin Hobb is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State.Magali…
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