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Farseer

by Robin Hobb

5 books Started 1995 Latest 2013
Publication Reading Order

The Farseer is a Fantasy series by Robin Hobb, made up of 5 books published between 1995 and 2013. It begins with Assassin's Apprentice (1995), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince (2013), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

5books
18years active
2decades
~4.5yrs between books
2013latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Assassin's Apprentice 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Royal Assassin 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Assassin's Quest 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
4 Words Like Coins (Short Story) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Willful Princess and the Piebald PrinceLatest 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Farseer series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Farseer series?

Start with Assassin's Apprentice (1995), the first book in the Farseer series by Robin Hobb. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Farseer series?

There are 5 books in the Farseer series by Robin Hobb, published between 1995 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Farseer series?

The first book in the Farseer series is Assassin's Apprentice, published in 1995 by Robin Hobb.

What is the latest book in the Farseer series?

The most recent book in the Farseer series is The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince (2013) by Robin Hobb.

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About Robin Hobb

Robin Hobb, born Margaret Ogden, is a renowned American fantasy author whose works have captivated readers worldwide. Born in 1952 in Berkeley, California, she developed a passion for writing from a young age. Hobb's writing is known for its rich world-building, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. Her most famous series, The Realm of the Elderlings, comprises a collection of trilogies and standalone novels set in a vast and intricate universe. Hobb's accolades include the British Fantasy Award, two Nebula Awards, and a Locus Award. Her works have been critically acclaimed for their depth, emotional resonance, and ability to transport readers to otherworldly realms. She continues to captivate audiences with her unique storytelling and remains a beloved figure in the fantasy genre.

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About the Farseer series

Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy is some of the most emotionally devastating character-driven fantasy ever written. FitzChivalry Farseer is the royal bastard of a kingdom in crisis, raised in the stables and trained in secret as an assassin, bonded by forbidden animal-magic to those he loves — and used, again and again, by the throne he serves.

Hobb writes intimate, first-person fantasy of extraordinary depth: Fitz's loneliness, loyalty and suffering make him one of the genre's most beloved and most put-through-the-wringer heroes. The slow-burn world-building pays off enormously.

Start with "Assassin's Apprentice." Farseer is the gateway to Hobb's interconnected Realm of the Elderlings, which continues across several more trilogies.