Author: Robin HobbRating: 3 of 5 Stars
Synopsis
A royal bastard is thrown into the royal court and trained to be an assassin.
My Thoughts
Having heard of Robin Hobb and specifically this trilogy, I went into this with some high hopes. Sadly, this was only a mediocre story.
Lots of grinding, whining, angst, blah, blah, blah. I found the main character to be thoroughly uninspiring. The kingdom as a whole was a backdrop that felt like it was kind of painted on and the threat of the Redships and the forging, well, it wasn't much of a threat since it didn't make the story change.
And I have to admit, I was expecting something a bit flashier from an assassin. I think Brent Weeks and his wetboys have ruined me for simple assassins.
I'll finish the trilogy, but I doubt I'll be reading any more of Hobbs, she has failed to impress.
Crossposted at Bookstooge.booklikes.blogspot.wordpress.com
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