Day 1: Best book I read last year.
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb.
#1 of the Farseer Triology, which is a part of the Realm of the Elderlings series. I included pictures of the entire trilogy, as it was near impossible for me to choose.
I have @imberantiel to thank for this series, and I both celebrate and curse her for sending my feelings through such a rollercoaster. 😂
I truly don't know where to begin. We meet the protagonist Fitz when he's only six years old, and follow him through good times and hardships.
And boy does this author know how to write interesting and dynamic characters. Even children, which can be really difficult to write convincingly to some authors.
So what does this/these book(s) offer?
Well, to go with the clichés: This universe have magic, there’s mystery, friendship, alliances, betrayal, love, and a really, really food-loving boy who eats almost anything he comes across.
But most importantly to me, I really fell in love with the great characters. Some are strong in their different ways, some are weak, but none of them are black/white. Not a single one.
It’s been years since a last came across an author writing characters so well. And animals too! Yes, animal personalities. It will make more sense when you get into the books.
So, if you want to fall in love, have your heart broken and claw your own face off, I wholeheartedly recommend this series. 11/10.
