Fitz is a royal bastard, cast out into the world with only his magical link with animals for solace and companionship.
But when Fitz is adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and learn a new life: weaponry, scribing, courtly manners; and how to kill a man secretly. Meanwhile, raiders ravage the coasts, leaving the people Forged and soulless. As Fitz grows towards manhood, he will have to face his first terrifying mission, a task that poses as much a risk to himself as it does to his target: Fitz is a threat to the throne… but he may also be the key to the future of the kingdom."--Goodreads blurb
Hobb is one of my favorite authors, and is one of the most well-known and prolific fantasy writers for a reason. The way Hobb tells a story is artful, giving you the full picture of characters with ease, clarity, and somehow, despite the length of these books, efficiency. I don't ever really feel like there's fluff in Hobb's books; everything she puts in just rounds out and fits the story perfectly. Watching Fitz grow through this series is what being a reader is all about.
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