Robin Hobb Books

Robin Hobb is the pen name for acclaimed author Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden. She is best known for her fantasy novels with intricate world-building, complex characters, and vivid storytelling that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

Whether you're a longtime fan of fantasy or just looking for a new series to get lost in, Robin Hobb's books are definitely worth checking out. Her books are widely recognised as some of the best in the genre and have earned her a loyal following of fans around the world. Many of her books take place in the same world and feature interconnected characters and storylines.

Read below to find out more about her most famous series, Realm of the Elderlings, and other books by Robin Hobb.

Realm of the Elderlings books in order

The Realm of the Elderlings is a series of 16 books. It consists of multiple trilogies and a tetralogy, each set in different parts of the world. The first book, Assassin's Apprentice, was published in 1995, and the series concluded in 2017 with the final novel Assassin's Fate.

The Farseer Trilogy:

The Farseer Trilogy is the first series written by Robin Hobb and a great place to start reading her books. This trilogy follows the life of FitzChivalry Farseer, a royal bastard who is trained as an assassin in the service of the ruling family. Set in a richly imagined world of magic, intrigue, and political power plays, this series is a must-read for any fan of epic fantasy.

The Liveship Traders Trilogy:

The Liveship Traders Trilogy is set in the same world as the Farseer Trilogy but with a different cast of characters and a new storyline. This series takes place in the city of Bingtown, a bustling port city where liveships, vessels made of wizardwood that come alive and gain magical powers, are the ultimate luxury. The story follows the Vestrit family, who own a liveship called the Vivacia and are caught up in a complex web of family secrets, political machinations, and mystical forces.

The Tawny Man Trilogy:

The Tawny Man Trilogy is a direct sequel to the Farseer Trilogy, and follows FitzChivalry Farseer as he returns from his self-imposed exile and embarks on a new adventure. This series brings back many of the beloved characters from the first trilogy and delves deeper into the world of the Six Duchies, where the fate of the kingdom is once again at stake.

The Rain Wild Chronicles:

The Rain Wild Chronicles is a four-book series set in the same world as the Farseer and Liveship Traders trilogies but with a different focus. This series takes place in the Rain Wilds, a region of the world known for its dangerous, mutated wildlife, and follows a group of dragon keepers as they journey up the treacherous Rain Wild River to try and find a new home for their charges. The Rain Wild Chronicles is a must-read for anyone who loves dragons and adventure.

The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy:

The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy is the final trilogy in the long-running Realm of the Elderlings series, which encompasses all of the previous series mentioned above. This series brings back FitzChivalry Farseer and his beloved companion, the Fool, for one last adventure. It is a fitting conclusion to a sprawling and epic fantasy series and is sure to satisfy fans of Robin Hobb's work.

More books by Robin Hobb

The Soldier Son Trilogy is set in a world where magic exists and follows the life of a young man named Nevare Burvelle, the second son of a noble family who is trained as a soldier. As he grows up, Nevare begins to realize that his destiny may be different from what he expected, as he becomes embroiled in a conflict between the local tribes and the colonisers from his own country.

The trilogy explores themes of identity, tradition, and power, as Nevare navigates his way through a world that is rapidly changing around him. Along the way, he must confront his own personal demons and grapple with the consequences of his choices, as he strives to find his place in a world that seems to have no clear answers.

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