3.83 avg rating — 123,595 ratings

"This book pulled me in and made me empathize with a character who could be described as a sociopath early on, if one were being generous. Phenomenal talent at showing the real shades of gray a character can possess and how those shades can sometimes tip toward black."

4.03 avg rating — 43,933 ratings

"This whole series is worth a mention. Fantastic twist on the world and gender-based oppression (of both sexes)"

4.30 avg rating — 341,977 ratings

"Gripping narrative on paper, but exceptional audiobook narration as well. Have read several times."

3.72 avg rating — 49,911 ratings

"This one's not for everybody, but it does explore the concept of the reluctant hero, disbelief, and anti-heroism in a wonderfully constructed alternate world."

3.74 avg rating — 18,406 ratings

"I remember enjoying this book but having issues with the embittered portrayal of the main character, though I can't recall why. It's on my re-read list for this holiday season though."

4.22 avg rating — 195,612 ratings

"Love anything by Robin Hobb, but the Assassin's books are my favorite. "

3.93 avg rating — 54,798 ratings

"One of the few truly military fantasy novels I've not only gotten all the way through, but actually enjoyed. The exploration of the soldiers' psyches was compelling."