Assassin's Fate is everything you might expect from Hobb as her masterful storytelling intertwines all of the disparate Elderling worlds and brings to a close the story of one of fantasy's most beloved characters.
Robin Hobb is one of my favorite authors. So of course I went into Ship of Magic expecting the usual greatness. Unfortunately, Hobb let me down on this one.
Renegade's Magic concludes the Soldier Son Trilogy. Hobb brings everything full circle, and while I won't say everything works out, it's a happier ending than certain other novels of hers.
Nevare is not the most likeable or heroic character Hobb has ever conceived, but I honestly felt for the guy and kept reading if only because I wanted to see his fortunes turn. More than that, though, Hobb kept me going with her usual excellent writing as she crafts a compelling story in this second novel in the Soldier Son series.
Plenty happening in Fool's Quest but it still falls just short in terms of moving the story along adequately. Still, a good read that longtime Hobb fans will love.
While somewhat different from Hobb's usual FitzChivalry novels, I still thought Shaman's Crossing was an enjoyable read as Hobb's slow, methodical storybuilding is always a delight to experience.
In this first book of the Fitz and Fool trilogy, Hobb returns to her most beloved character, FitzChivalry Farseer. As is typical of Hobb, the story unfolds slowly, though a suspenseful finish was a nice setup for the larger storyline to come.
Slow and methodical, but full of rich characters set amidst a richer world. Dragon Haven is very typical Robin Hobb, and that's a good thing.
A likeable, diverse cast heads this first novel in the Rain Wilds Chronicles.
Evil is a Matter of Perspective by Adrian Collins (585 views)A high quality collection of short stories with a uniquely evil perspective.
Engines of Empire by R S Ford (553 views)A story that is epic in scope is hampered by too many weak characters.
The Indivisible and the Void by D.M. Wozniak (494 views)"War. Magic. A lover's betrayal. A dark secret lies beneath them all." So begins a tale of mystery and intrigue and some seriously powerful magic.
Azura Ghost (The Graven #2) by Essa Hansen (481 views)While the fantastic tech is no less prevalent in this second book in the Graven series, the storytelling and character development are ratcheted up a few notches to make this an exciting, bold read.
The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi (433 views)A lighthearted take on kaijus with minimal character and story development. Still, it may be a good read as long as you aren't expecting anything too serious.
Nophek Gloss (The Graven #1) by Essa Hansen (408 views)Genre defying, truly mind-blowing technology, and a revenge plot where it doesn't seem anyone can really win. This book has a little bit of everything.
Audiobook Reviews
(3)
Book Reviews
(115)
Children's
(4)
Christmas
(6)
Classic Science Fiction
(3)
Comics
(1)
Dark Fantasy
(17)
Dystopia
(6)
Epic Fantasy
(28)
Fantasy
(81)
Giveaways
(1)
Halloween
(7)
Historical Fantasy
(7)
Horror
(9)
Military Fantasy
(2)
Military Science Fiction
(8)
Movie Reviews
(6)
Mystery
(1)
Non-fiction
(2)
Reference
(1)
Science Fiction
(30)
Short Stories
(2)
Show Reviews
(1)
Space Opera
(3)
Steampunk
(5)
Sword and Sorcery
(4)
Urban Fantasy
(2)
