Royal Assassin
Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Graphic Novels
Growing up in the shadow of the throne, Fitz develops a keen sense of survival, bolstered by his unique abilities. His connection to the ancient art of the Wit grants him insight into the minds and hearts of animals, deepening his understanding of friendship and loyalty. However, this power also isolates him further from those around him, marking him as an outcast even among those who should be family.
As the political landscape shifts and dark forces conspire against the royal line, Fitz must confront his heritage and decide where his allegiance truly lies. With danger lurking at every corner and the threat of war looming, he emerges from the shadows to forge his own destiny, challenging the roles and expectations that bind him. In a world where bloodlines dictate power, Fitz's journey becomes a quest not just for acceptance, but for his own identity.
Reviews
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eva6687
Apr 19, 2025
I gave Assassin’s Apprentice a solid 3.75 stars, and honestly, I expected to rate Royal Assassin lower. The first three-quarters of the book dragged so much I started to lose hope. But then Robin Hobb did what she always does.She starts slow. Painfully slow. But she does it for a reason. She's a master of planting seeds so quietly you don’t even notice until they all bloom into something breathtaking right at the end. The final chapters of Royal Assassin hit me like a tidal wave. Everything that had been slowly, carefully building just erupted into this unforgettable, gut-wrenching climax. I was floored. I will never recover, I fear. The pacing may be slow, but by the time you reach the ending, you realize it had to be. Every moment mattered. Robin Hobb’s prose is rich and absorbing and surprisingly cozy. You don’t just observe the characters, you become them. You feel their fears, their shame, their quiet joys. Even the side characters are vivid and alive. Burrich, Patience, Lacey, Kettricken, and the Fool. They’ve all carved out a little corner in my heart.And the magic. The Skill and the Wit are explored so much more deeply in this book, and Fitz’s bond with Nighteyes was one of my favorite parts. Their connection was so compelling and interesting to read about.As for the romance… I am such a sucker for yearning and heartbreak and all the messy emotions in between. Fitz and Molly gave me all of that. At times it was exhausting, frustrating even, but I still found myself rooting so hard for them. I need them to get their happy ending. If they don’t, I might have a personal vendetta against Robin Hobb.And then there's Regal. REGAL. That man infuriates me to no end. How did everyone just… not see it? After all his scheming in the first book, how was he still allowed to slither around unchecked? He got away with far too much for far too long, and it drove me insane. I cant think of anything else but this world and its characters and I’m so ready for Assassin’s Quest.
