A review by emvdw
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

adventurous dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Wow. This is a (very) slow build, but the end is *chef's kiss*. Fitz is a bit nondescript in the first half or so, but he really grew on me, and there was a more instant connection with Patience, Verity and the characters from the mountain kingdom. I hate hate hate
Regal
though. As we well should I suppose. 
The red-ship raiders are also very scary.