Series set in Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb
Harper Collins, various dates.
(Age: 15+) Highly recommended. Books set in the Realm of the
Elderlings by Robin Hobb
have grabbed my reading time over the last few weeks - and are
fabulous for readers who enjoy epic fantasy. Although The
Farseer Trilogy (Assassin's apprentice, Royal
Assassin, Assassin's quest,) were first published many
years ago Hobb's fantastic storytelling has ensured that their
popularity has endured and the books have been reprinted. The
Farseer Trilogy is followed by the Tawny Man series (Fool's
errand, Golden fool and Fool's fate), Liveship
Traders (Ship of magic, The mad ship, Ship
of destiny), the Rainwild chronicles (The dragon
keeper, Dragon haven, City of dragons and Blood
of dragons) and The Fitz and the fool series (Fool's
Assassin, Fool's Quest and Assassin's Fate due
in 2017).
These series of books are a very valuable addition to a library or
if budgets don't allow for their purchase, would be worthwhile to
recommend to readers to borrow from a public library. Those who
start following the adventures of Fitz and the Fool, both compelling
characters who face strange and compelling times in a wonderful
setting, are likely to want to read all in the series.
Pat Pledger