Assassin’s Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1)
by Robin Hobb
High FantasyEpic FantasyDark Fantasy
Published 2011 Pages 521 ~9h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥 Pacing Slow-burn Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 4 — Dark
Violence, trauma and morally harsh outcomes
Synopsis
‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. Martin
Tropes
Assassin ProtagonistLost HeirOutcast HeroMentor FigurePolitical IntrigueComing of AgeForbidden MagicSuccession Crisis
Awards
★ Locus Nominee
Tone
Dark & SeriousEpicAdventurous
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