January 10, 2026
A beggining
I can't fully describe how vast and magnificent the universe of the Realm of the Elderlings becomes. What starts with Assassin's Apprentice grows into something truly epic - a world that's simultaneously heartbreaking and hopeful, mysterious and intimate, filled with deep injustice but also profound love. Hobb doesn't just build a fantasy world. She crafts characters so real you'll carry them with you long after you finish reading. The pain cuts deep, the friendships feel earned, and the adventure spans not just miles but lifetimes. It's a series that reminds you why you fell in love with reading in the first place.