Royal Assassin (The Illustrated Edition)
Nov 2002 · Farseer Trilogy Book 2 · Spectra
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“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
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
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4.5
412 reviews
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October 30, 2024
Royal Assassin is an amazing book! It's full of adventure, magic, and intrigue. I love the character of Fitz and the way he grows throughout the story. The illustrations in this edition are absolutely stunning and really bring the story to life. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy.
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October 30, 2024
Royal Assassin is a great movie with stunning visuals and a captivating story. It's a great choice for fans of historical dramas and martial arts. The action sequences are well-choreographed and the acting is top-notch. I highly recommend it.
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April 23, 2012
Just couldn't finish, it was that bad. What was a great story about a young man learning to be an apprentice turned into a "boy" who seemed to be more interested on who loved who. The land is being devistated by raiders, the king is being poisoned, the prince is manipulating and murdering to get the throne, but Holy Crap, Molly is Mad At Me! The writing became abismal as well. Hobb repeats herself time and again, making me wonder if she just wanted to hit a certain word count. All told, I would tell anyone to just leave this one on the shelf.
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.
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