Assassin’s Apprentice: Our First Robin Hobb Deep Dive
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Apprentice. As the first book in the Farseer Trilogy, the story follows Fitz, a young royal bastard who is drawn into the dangerous world of court politics and magic. They talk about why this classic fantasy felt surprisingly familiar, yet how Hobb’s detailed writing and worldbuilding pulls in the reader. They also discuss favorite characters, the mysterious magic systems of the Skill and the Wit, and why they’re excited to read more.
01:41 Plot Recap and First Impressions
02:43 Writing Style and Structure
05:31 Names, Magic, and Influences
10:34 Favorite Characters and Worldbuilding
12:53 Words That Stuck with Us
18:29 Word Choice and “Throve”
20:50 YA Vibes and a Library Hunt
24:05 Ratings
25:56 Bingo Squares and Final Wrap
02:43 Writing Style and Structure
05:31 Names, Magic, and Influences
10:34 Favorite Characters and Worldbuilding
12:53 Words That Stuck with Us
18:29 Word Choice and “Throve”
20:50 YA Vibes and a Library Hunt
24:05 Ratings
25:56 Bingo Squares and Final Wrap
Additional References:
The NPR Top 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
https://www.npr.org/2011/08/11/139085843/your-picks-top-100-science-fiction-fantasy-books
