Fitz and his animal companion will always be my favourite characters as that’s where my Robin Hobb journey began so he’ll always hold a very special place in my heart. Her characters are amazing, one of the best writers of characters imo, absolutely brilliant author.

This was a great introduction video. Next time I try to convince someone to read Robin Hobb I'll sent them here instead of rambling incoherantly at them!

I ADORE Robin Hobb. These series are amazing. The Fool is such an incredible character

I read A LOT as a Child (Tamora Pierce, MZB, Michael Ende and yes... even Walter Farley) and restarted my reading journey again this year, with SJM. I've put the Elderlings on my TBR to read next after finishing the SJM books. I stumbled on your channel and just need to tell you that I LOVE your honesty and approach to books. So much of BookTube is about bashing books. Especially if the target demographic of said book is female. I'm in my 40s now and I see that SJM might not always offer me the kind of complexity and depths I seek. However that doesn't make them bad books per se. Anyways, thank you for your insight on this particular series. It cements my decision to give it a go. And keep up your great channel. You've eared a new subscriber ❤

I stumbled upon your video while researching how to dive into the work of Robin Hobb. Your personality truly tickled me and the way you delivered this series in such a thoughtful manner really helped my reading journey. Thank you!

I didn’t even know where to start with Robin Hobb, but this helped me a lot! Thank you for your thorough review, thoughtfulness and encouragement and enthusiasm to get us to read more and find the right book for us. Best wishes.

I love your energy! You’ve made me so excited to read this series. As someone from NZ, I was so happy to hear you’re from Aus

Genuinely love how you love books. This is more a view on what you're doing here overall but so few critics/reviewers are willing to meet a book for what it is without their own ego in the way. I do love Robin Hobb but don't like Fourth Wing but the fact that you can give both a fair shake really says a lot about your quality as a reviewer/critic.

I've just finished the Rothfuss king killer books (two main ones) and really enjoyed them. I enjoyed them so much, I'm looking for another fantasy romp to keep me going. Long stoyy short, I came across your channel and am REALLY enjoying your approach to helping others understand if particular stories are those we might enjoy. Nice refreshing take - well done!

I’ve found my new favourite channel.

Am now reading The Assassin's Apprentice on your recommendation. Thank you, it's fab!

In the spirit of complete transparency, I watched this to judge you. Not in a bad way, but to see how our tastes match up for your other reviews. Thank the magics, now I know I can safely take your suggestions to the book store!! ❤

Great Video! I recently bought Ship of Magic and was so excited to read it. Then I looked up the reading order and most people recommended to read the first Fitz Trilogy beforehand. I didn't really want to do that, because a lot of people online are complaining, saying how annoying Fitz is... Now I know, that it's okay to start with the Liveship Traders and honestly, I'm really intruiged by the rest of the books. Thank you so much, I'll give it a try, soon.

Robin Hobb, our most beloved queen ! Been watching a few of your other vidéos and thank you for your open mindness and respect ! (It's good to see a male fantasy reader that is not bashing romantasy for the sake of it and gives an actual thoughtfull and constructiv pro/cons arguments!) Anyway, keep the good work and cheers from France!

this video i think convinced me to start reading this series im really excited for it now LOL, the problem tho is aaaa im discovering TOO many series through ur channel and i dont have enough time to read all of em also nice shirt :D

I started with Liveship Traders trilogy. Then Assassins (Fitz) trilogy. Just finished Tawny Man trilogy. Just wonderful books! Wondering where to go next?

This is exactly what I needed! I'm going to dive into this series as soon as I finish my current book. Keep up the hard work 💜

ok you've tempted me, still not sure if I'm going to read it yet but I'm tempted.

Thanks for laying this out! I’ve definitely been thinking of getting into Robin Hobb but find it intimidating 😅

This is the most incredible intro, I was enticed by Petrik but this was such a nice and just as digestible summary! I’ve started royal assassin after book 1 had me sobbing 😢 so I hope it continues to wreck me as I go on! With cautious optimism I purchased the the live ship trader trilogy so I’m hoping that wreck me too, thank you for the tw warning as well💚 I’ve directed my friend to your dis world video as he’s started the series recently!

Great summary. Definitely intrigued. Way to preach no pressure. Not every series is for everyone.

Mike, you must be the nicest guy on KZfaq. I really enjoyed this. Though I guess Robin Hobb writes other books because I read an entirely different one about a magician's apperntice?

I genuinely think the sound is better when you don't use the clip on microphone. Just my thoughts. Also a great introduction to a series I have heard of but don't know anything about

Great video! Especially all the sections, funny too. Been meaning to start this for years but held back by the constant reference to ‘emotional ripping’. Just need to try and see 😊 (Cool T-shirt too 😉)

Hands down best intro on booktube!

Love your content man! I do find that your audio is a bit too quite on some of your videos. Not sure if you could turn that up a little in editing but nonetheless great video!

Your enthusiasm for this series is contagious. I’m gonna give it a try.

I love your enthusiasm man! Keep it up!!

Like Robin Hobb books!! Keep on going with KZfaq video and reading!! 📚📖

These books are some of my favourites! A massive inspiration in the dnd games I run for sure! There is also a comic adapation releasing at the moment of the Asssasin trilogy! I hardly see people talking about this amazing series!

Okay I’m going. To start the series. You convinced me. It’s been on my TBR but now I know the order to read lol

I grabbed the first book last week, and I'm even more excited to start this adventure now.😊

sold gonna be my next dive after I finish Malazan

I loved Assassin's Apprentice so if that's the weakest in the series I'm excited for the rest. The book almost made me cry for certain animal companions. Hobb can be so mean to her characters.

The introduction 👌

You are such a joy to watch! Keep up the great work 👍🏽

Congrats man. I really like your videos, very refreshing in the booktube scene. Hobb is my TBR for soon, and this video only enlarged my appetite for it 😉

You hooked me with the character descriptions, so I gave book one a try… I’ve now committed 27 hours of my life to finishing book 2 of the Farseer trilogy and I have been left DESTROYED. It was so, so good, and it hurt so, so bad. Emotional damage to the extreme with that ending, oml. You were right with the loathing I feel toward the villain character; words cannot describe my disgust. Now that’s some great character writing^^

Your intro gives me life lol! Love it

I’m with you in adoring Robin Hobb’s creative genius. I just finished the second trilogy Liveship and can’t wait to now get back to Fitz next. I have been reading out of order but I do take notes at end of each so I don’t forget. Also I do audio along with print as well for full immersion. Hobb works so well for me because I such a character driven reader…same reason I love Charles Dickens soooo much too.

Thank you so much, loved this. Currently on book 6 ship of destiny. Can't wait to meet Fitz again on Fools Errand. Oliver from the UK Staffordshire ❤️

Love the energy and content from you! Subscribed 👍 If anything to improve, it would probably be a better audio but enjoyed it regardless :)

Yes I absolutely love Robin Hobb. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍✌️🙏✨

Robin Hobb ❤❤❤ so underrated to this day.

"It's a very good book" I died😂😂

I'm almost finished Liveship Traders, the hype is real!

Iv'e been reading them in order and am currently on the first book of the LAST trilogy and after all those books i had no idea what a worriers tail looked like!🤣😅 i thought it was a plait...

Thank you for this The Book Guy! Wow, I love videos like this. Spoiler-Free Introductions. Also, I'm really excited to read Robin Hobb - I'm currently reading The Way of Eden by Philip Chase, then starting Assassin's Apprentice!

Awesome video are doing any other genre

The books are long but soooo worth it!

I'll be picking up Liveship Traders as soon as I'm finished my current reads. I would've gotten to it sooner but l didn't love Assassin's Quest.

Would you recommend the physical or audio version of these?

It’s not about violence so much but secrets, betrayal, lies intrigue and found families