by Robin Hobb
First published 2003
Young Fitz, the royal bastard, is plucked from obscurity and trained as an assassin. As he hones his deadly skills, Fitz must navigate the treacherous world of the Farseer court, where his very existence threatens the king. With war on the horizon, Fitz must decide whether to embrace his role as a ruthless killer or fight to become the man he was meant to be.
Genres: historical-fiction, coming-of-age, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
464 pages · Paperback · Del Rey
Content warnings: violence