Royal Assassin

Fitz's internal struggles felt very real and layered. I wonder what inspired the author to make his character so morally ambiguous and relatable.

The story took some slow turns that made me pause—was this to build tension or develop the characters more deeply? Curious about the author's intention.

The setting feels so vivid and lived-in. I'm interested in whether Robin Hobb mapped out all the lore beforehand or let it grow naturally during writing.