Assassin's Quest

I disliked the first half of the book, tolerated the next 10%, and was obcessed with the last 40% of Assassin's Quest, enough that I'm still going for the 5 stars.

I'm exhausted and as emotionally drained as if I was forged, but this trilogy will remain imbued in me as one of the best, and favorites, fantasies of all time.

Robin Hobb is a terrific writer, particularly in what concerns character development. I would have preferred less suffering overall, but I'm very satisfied with all the personality layers created for both main and secondary characters. There is just so much going on with all of them!

Some complaints: the gaslighting borders on too much and the twists were very predictable (to me), leaving me abashed with Fitz stupidity. Still, Nighteyes, Fitz, Fool and Verity will remain forever in my heart!

In my mind, all stories about history repeating itself need to circle back, and this was wonderfully done.

I'm definitely going to continue with The Real of the Elderlings but only after some book candy. My heart can only take so much.