Fool's Quest by Robin Hobb

'Fantasy as it ought to be written' George R.R. Martin Robin Hobb returns to her best loved characters with the second volume in a brand new series. Years ago, they freed a dragon from the glaciers on Aslevjal. Then they parted, the Fool returning to far-off Clerres, while Fitz finally claimed a wife, a family, and a home of his own. Now, betrayed and broken, the Fool has made his way back to the Six Duchies. But as Fitz attempts to heal his old friend in Buckkeep Castle his young daughter Bee is abducted from Withywoods by mysterious raiders who leave ruin and confusion in their wake. Fitz must rescue his beloved Bee. At the same time the Fool is determined that Fitz travel with him to Clerres to wreak vengeance. Fitz must grimly take up his assassin's tools once more, but will he also be forced to choose between saving his child and avenging his dearest friend?

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chade ? alive ? more likely than you think

I loved Fool's Assassin but I LOVED Fool's Quest and found it immensely satisfying as a long time reader of these books. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a book this much (I believe the last book I found this compelling was Karin Lowachee's Warchild, which I read nearly 2 years ago).

Full Review: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2015/08/mini-review-of-fools-quest-by-robin-hobb/

3.5 out of 5 stars – see this review and others at The Speculative Shelf.

After a stellar first book, this follow-up was a bit of a let down. Fool's Assassin felt fresh, with new characters and circumstances reviving Fitz's tale. Fool's Quest feels stagnate, with very little forward plot momentum. The events at the end of the previous book led me to believe that we would see an emboldened Fitz, hellbent on seeking revenge on those who have wronged him. Instead, we see travel preparations, brooding, licking wounds, and minimal plot progression. Hobb's writing is still wonderful but this feels very “middle book-ish” with no resolution or sense of completeness. I'm still excited for the final book, though. Onward!