by Robin Hobb
First published 2004
Prince Dutiful sails to behead the frozen dragon Icefyre, a quest that could bring peace. But dark forces conspire against him. Only the Skillmaster FitzChivalry can unravel the deadly riddles. As Fitz plays a dangerous game to protect his loved ones, the Fool's grim prophecy looms—that Fitz will perish on the icy shores of Aslevjal.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, fantasy-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Aslevjal, The Tawny Man Trilogy
Period: The Tawny Man Trilogy
805 pages · Paperback · Harper Voyager
Content warnings: death, violence