A review by the_midwest_library
Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It's really hard to find a fault with this. I was really worried I was going to enjoy this first installment of this continuation of Hobbs world because it's a new cast of characters from the original trilogy-boy was I wrong. I absolutely loved this. This book has some of the most infuriating characters I've ever read behind those in ASoIaF. I was so furious with the entire first half of the book in the best way possible and couldn't stop myself from reading on. I'm in love with these characters and am racing to start book 2 after that ending. 

The world is amazing, it's fantastic to read a story in the universe we know and love while feeling so rich and contained within its own lore. I can't wait to finish this trilogy. 
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