Assassin's Apprentice

My first Robin Hobb read, and wow, can she write fantasy.

This book was definitely a slow burn, but for someone that can hold onto patience to enjoy the small developments within Fitz and his relationships early on will absolutely see how beautiful the payoff is in its conclusion.

Robin's pacing in the book was unorthodox to me, for it was a risk that was wonderfully calculated. Sometimes it's wonderful to enjoy the surrounding within a chapter's scene, but in the case for Assassin's Apprentice, she was able to flip that motion on its head. I can absolutely respect an author for bringing in originality successfully. This makes her voice even more distinct.

Now I need to read everything Robin Hobb. Right when I thought I had too much to read before the year ends.