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Back from Kos - where I read for approximately zero minutes as going on holiday with a 5 year old is hard work & not really at all relaxing. Gone are the days of reading 6 books a week while sat in a leafy taverna sipping ouzo. Cue 14 days of wrestling with a bottle of sunscreen & a recalcitrant child.

So am finally on to volume 2 of this trilogy. Which I'm enjoying & is helping to reduce my stress level.

Finally done with all the daughter's grad party madness and now back to reading! I loved book two of the Farseer trilogy. Slow yes, lots of details, but once you become hooked on Fitz and the rest of the characters, you really won't mind. Burrich might be my favorite here, and Nighteyes of course. On to the next book!

Second in her Farseer Trilogy sees our young hero Fitz growing up, falling in love, bonding with a wolf (well, we've all done it) and getting ever more mired in the nasty doings at court as his erstwhile protectors the King and Prince Verity are being out-manouevered by evil Prince Regal (boo, hiss). Slow-moving, maybe, but strangely compelling.

So I am left a bit... confused about how I feel about this one. I adored The Assassins Apprentice and was excited to see where Fitzs journey was going.
Well. I didn‘t see this coming.
Overall I think it was executed properly. I am full of feels and kinda want to cry. I am reading Assassins Quest now. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Enjoying book 2 of the Farseer Trilogy during my #audiowalk. It‘s long and slow but so addictive!

This was so good! I was planning on waiting to start book 3 because I front have much time for a 30+ hour audiobook but I had to start it right away 😂😍

Epic reread of one of my favs from back in the day. This time by audio. I commute long distances to work and I have found that when I drive, I really love adventure stories.

So glad I decided to continue reading the world of Robin Hobb.

#wonderouswednesday
1. That‘s a tough one because I love fruit: watermelon, peaches, mangoes, blueberries, oranges
2. The tagged book is over 600 pages. Does that count as a chunkster?
3. I haven‘t read very many graphic novels. They‘re not really my thing. But I did read Gaiman‘s A Study In Emerald
4. Living in Naples, Italy 🇮🇹

This is the second in The Farseer Trilogy. I can understand how this trilogy could drive someone nuts. It is so long and detailed. But this fictional world is so well developed and Fitz is such an amazing character that I could just spend the whole day following him around....which is basically what I have been doing today. Love these big epic stories.

Despise my slow reading abilities this book had me on edge the majority of the time reading it! I thought this book would be more of a political fantasy but I were pleasantly surprised that it was easy to read, since political fantasy usually makes me less interested I loved the first book and can't wait to read the third one.

Since I wasn't a big fan of the first book of this trilogy (It was somehow to slow for me) it's alone my boyfriends fault that I started this one. It's his favourite series and he just left the book lying around in my flat. And now I absolutly love it! It turned out to be one of the books where you just can't stop reading until you're done. And now excuse me, I have to start the third one! 😃

@sander1095

Outside it's raining and stormy and I'm sitting here cozy with a blanket, some chocolate and my boyfriends favourite book series. Absolutly the best way to spend a sunday! 😍

#manicmonday (on Tuesday) #letterR

📚🖋Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
📽 Revenge of the Nerds
🍥 Rice Krispie treat

I could barely put this book down and would think about it between time that I was able to read. Robin Hobb is a master at her craft. These characters will become part of you. I don't think I need to convince you to read this if you've read the fist book of the Farseer trilogy but if you need encouragement -- read this book!

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#bookseries #crucifymyheart
#readingresolutions #septemberdanes
Apologies for cutting number 1 off the pic!
This series made me cry several times - but the last 1/4 of the last book 😢

I loved this! It‘s the second in the trilogy, and I can‘t wait to get to book 3. I have a library hold I should finish first...

I love the relationship between Fitz and Night Eyes, and wish I had the Wit! Also, I really want to see the evil prince get his in the end...

Fantasy #Chunksters are totally my jam!!!

The last part of the book was simply epic. The romance dragged the book down for me, I could do without it and all the soap opera drama. But overall, great tale, wonderful characters and I‘m looking forward to the rest of the journey!

I finished my latest stained glass project tonight. Two suncatchers for my local Greyhound Rescue‘s fundraiser auction. I‘m pretty happy with the results. Stained glass is so hard to photograph well, the textures and sheens are hard to capture. But I hope this will help some pups get medical treatment they need, and help find them furever homes. 😊🐕🐕. #audiostainedglass

“We are as we do. Brother. “
💜💙 Fitz and Nighteyes 💚💛

Just started this, and I‘ve ordered the next 4 books. Loving this series so much. 💙📖🤓

📚 (The) Farseer Trilogy
👦 Raymond E. Feist
🎬 Firefly
🍫 Fudge

#manicmonday #letterF @JoScho

Really enjoyed this second book in Hobb‘s Farseer series. It was a bit slow in parts and I get frustrated at how utterly clueless Fitz can be but he is still a kid so I am forgiving Hobb for that. Once again the story ends with some plot lines resolved and more questions left unanswered leaving the reader satisfied yet wanting to know more.

So I just finished reading this book, and I loved it. But what's up with this cover? Fitz is 16 in this book. How many 16-year-olds look like this?? (This is another reason I had to buy the UK editions!)

Both kids are napping! At the same time! 🎉 Time to get some reading done for the #reversereadathon!

Whilst the Liveship Trilogy remains my first love - the character driven story telling here is just as amazing. The first 1/2 of the book is a slow burn, ensuring we know & understand the internal dialogue & motivations of the characters - before Hobb pulls out all the stops and propels us to the finale with gusto. What it less satisfying is the clearer definition between good and evil - I prefer it when she muddies the waters more!

Saved the last 120 pages to read here at Dolbadarn Castle aka Buckkeep! #readingonlocation

I didn‘t get to participate in #24in48, family obligations just took over! So treating myself to a consolation treat! #selfcare !

I got more reading time in than I expected this weekend. 90% was audiobook, which is unusual for me. But when you have a toddler and a newborn, you go with what works! I'm reading the tagged book and listening to the Ramona books on audio. I got through three or four this weekend. So much fun! #24in48

A family reunion meant that reading time was slim today. But now I'm settling in with my book and a piece of banana blueberry bread that my two-year-old "helped" me bake. ☺️ #24in48

Yesterday I finished Royal Assassin, the second book in Robin Hobb's "Farseer Trilogy." It was a really good novel. Took some turns I wasn't expecting, especially towards the end. I'm going to wait a few days before starting on the third book, Assassin's Quest.

Not quite Buckeep - but I think Patience would like it here! #readingonlocation

Camping, canoeing and reading! Throw in a mammoth cookout and great weather - What more does the perfect weekend need.

The best kind of multi-tasking. ☺️

For a lot of these books, Fitz and the Fool just want to #bewithyou #heatinjuly

@Caroline2 I bailed, sorry 😞 #unpopularopinion #buddyread

This was really slow to start and seemed to not really go anywhere. I even skipped ahead (something I‘ve never done before!) and while I was interested in the events, I‘m just not invested enough to read on. Everyone praises Hobb‘s writing but I felt that she tells rather than shows what‘s happening and its just so...wordy! Maybe sometime in the future, I‘ll give it another go.

Today‘s reading spot!

Having a bit of a bit of a go slow reading wise this month. So leaving nothing to chance and diving into something that‘s a sure fire winner.

This started off slow but then really picked up about halfway! Fascinating watching Fitz grow up but I love the other characters too; Nighteyes, Burrich, Lady Patience! Brilliant writing that had me completely engrossed! I can‘t wait to read book 3 now!! We are pack!!! 🐺

#litsyconfessions #buddyread

😳 @Caroline2 I‘m so sorry! I‘ve not had much time to read this week - lots of boring stuff has got in the way. I‘m only on chapter 5 😱

However I‘ve got some time this morning so will try and catch up. How are you getting on?

#Bookmail is the best mail, especially when it‘s a set of gorgeous UK covers. 😍 These are so much better than the US covers.

Hey @Bookworm-Bobbie how are you getting on? I‘m on chapter 12! I‘m finding it slow going to be honest but loving Fitz relationship with Nighteyes! “We are pack!” 🐺 it‘s been a busy wk so I‘m not getting much time to read! I‘m hoping I can get stuck in over the wkend! 👍🏻 #buddyread

Hey @Bookworm-Bobbie let‘s do this!! I‘m really looking forward to catching up with Fitz! Hoping to get a few pages in before the football starts! 👍🏻

@Caroline2 are you ready to start this as a #buddyread today?

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Hey everyone! I'm currently reading the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb! Anyone knows any other books like it?

They're here! I read Assassin's Apprentice, loved it, and immediately ordered the whole trilogy. I had to place my first Book Depository order, because I love the U.K. covers so much! I can't wait to dive back into this world!

Someone on Litsy offered to cohost a readalong of Robin Hobb's books in order (#hobbalong?) and I can't for the life of me remember who it was, nor can I find the original post.

Please comment if it was you! Or, if you're just interested in participating. 😊

Fitz returns broken from the Mountain Kingdom. He aids Verity in defence, helps the new Queen-in-Waiting settle in but is frustrated he can‘t counter Regal as the Duchies fracture. Teenager Fitz feels misunderstood and unloved though we see that‘s not true. And Nighteyes! Wonderful.

The 1st person POV has you as frustrated as Fitz that he can only act so far. It doesn't end on a cliff-hanger, but ‘Royal Assassin‘ does leave you wanting more.

April books! Favorites were Royal Assassin and Ask Me About My Uterus.