Royal Assassin (The Illustrated Edition) - Robin Hobb

Royal Assassin (The Illustrated Edition)

ByRobin Hobb

  • Release Date: 1996-04-01
  • Genre: Epic Fantasy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 895 Ratings

Description

“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin

Fitz has barely survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible urgency draw him back to the court at Buckkeep, and into the deadly intrigues of the royal family.
 
Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz’s hands—and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.

BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Robin Hobb's Assassin's Quest.

Praise for Robin Hobb and Royal Assassin
 
“[Robin] Hobb continues to revitalize a genre that often seems all too generic, making it new in ways that range from the subtle to the shocking.”—Locus
 
“[Royal Assassin] reaches astonishing new heights. . . . The Farseer saga is destined for greatness—a must-read for every devotee of epic fantasy.”—Sense of Wonder

Reviews

  • Excellent bridge in the Farseer Triology!

    5
    By Eleazar Hernandez
    Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb reminded me if there’s one thing I can’t stand, one thing that turns me into a book-hurling menace, it’s injustice. And Royal Assassin is soaked in it. It’s on every page, seeping into your bones, infecting your soul, and leaving you pacing the room muttering “I swear, if one more bad thing happens to Fitz...”

    Hobb doesn’t pull punches. This second book in the Farseer Trilogy is a slow, simmering pressure cooker of betrayal, heartbreak, and deeply frustrating powerlessness. Fitz, Verity, King Shrewd, The Fool, Molly, Lady Patience, Kettricken, Chade… I wanted to wrap them in bubble wrap, storm Buckkeep Castle, and personally escort Regal off a cliff. I swear Robin Hobb is somewhere out there cackling while the rest of us try to emotionally recover.

    But the soul of this book? Nighteyes. That wolf got me. The bond between him and Fitz is something special, equal parts funny, touching, and deeply loyal. Their banter brought relief when things got too heavy (which was often), and the way Nighteyes loves Fitz without hesitation? That’s what real friendship looks like. He adopted him into his mind. Ride or die.

    Royal Assassin is brilliant. It’s beautifully written, agonizingly good, and stuffed with characters you care about so much it hurts. This book made me feel like I got emotionally b-slapped, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. If you want fantasy with world-building so rich it feels lived in, characters that breathe, and an author who will punch you right in the feelings? Yeah. This is the series.

  • Good but

    4
    By rockydog366
    I enjoyed this book but it seemed to drag on a bit compared to the first book. The story is compelling and I’m committed to the characters now so I’ll continue with the series.

  • Royal Assassin

    5
    By MrLoar
    Hobb, Feist, Eddings. Equals in their field. Amazing stories brought to life in my imagination.

  • Silly

    1
    By zitipizza
    Uninteresting characters, poor character development, and simple plot line.

  • have yet to find anything that compares

    5
    By shesterr
    as i am now on my 3rd reread through the whole series i think you can imagine how much i love Robin Hobb’s work. no series has ever spent as much time in my heart and my mind as these. Every character means so much to me. they are my friends, my family, my lovers, and my enemies. forever my favorite series

  • Excellent

    4
    By shainpatricio
    This was a great trilogy. You know how some books take a while to build momentum? Well, this trilogy, for me, slows down towards the end quite a bit but already hooked and have to finish obviously. I recommend it just be prepared to work for the end.

  • Sad

    5
    By Dreayaya
    But very good

  • Magnificent

    1
    By Albinokid
    Powerful, soul-stirring, deeply imagined, and beautifully constructed.

  • Price goes up

    3
    By Salvatore jr
    Annoyed that after reading the first book in this series at 1.99 the second book went from 5.99 to 8.99. Wouldn't doubt that this app is increasing the price of books in the genre I prefer. Think I need to renew my library card..

  • Broken

    1
    By Craxous
    This book has been unavailable for days. You can download the sample but not purchase.

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