by Robin Hobb
First published 1997
Fitz, the king's bastard, returns from the grave to find his home in ruin. Regal has seized the throne, and the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost. With the kingdom on the brink of collapse, Fitz undertakes a perilous journey to confront Regal and reclaim what's rightfully his. Haunted by his past and burdened by a newfound power, Fitz must navigate treacherous waters, both literal and magical, to fulfill his destiny and restore order to the Six Duchies.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, historical-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
880 pages · Paperback · Del Rey
Content warnings: violence