Author : Robin Hobb
Description : Some books seem to start off slow, recognizing all the people and places in the book that can leave you wondering when it's going to ever pick up. Assassin's Apprentice has you feeling right in scrawny Fitz' boots as you flip through the first few pages of him trekking across the frozen lands with ice storms ripping at away at his bare clothing, accompanied only by a stranger to him that now bears his life in his hands.
Young Fitz, the [...] of Prince Chivalry, King-in-waiting respectfully, who has abdicated his throne to the cares of his wife and such in upholding his good name has left the people of the Kingdom in dismay and question. As Fitz is given over by a poor man who had cared for him as an infant he is placed in the care of Burrich, the stable master of the town of Buckkeep, a very stern and bold man. As Fitz becomes familiar with the new place he is to grow up in he happens to create close bonds with the animals in the stables that Burrich tends to and teaches Fitz of. Soon Burrich realizes that certain things may come of his powers that are only possessed by few selected with royal blood in them, and sees to stop the problem then and there.
As Fitz does errands for Burrich and others around the town, he comes to meet King Shrewd, who tries to find a use for him since he carries royal blood with which certain abilities come. Fitz starts to be more involved in learning other traits that people of royal class should know such as script, fighting with weapons, manners, and knowledge of herbs. What goes unknown only to a few is that Fitz is being taught how to deal death, to be an Assassin. He will be taught by Chade, an Ex-Assassin that worked for Prince Chivalry. As the tides start to turn and raids start to plague the coast of the Six Duchies, the kingdom seeks to find answers in the few special that are still around, those that can harness the Skill. As many endure hardships and training to master this skill for the kingdom, problems arise within the Royal family. Soon you realize you can't trust everybody and the struggle to find out who all is causing such issues arises.
Hardships are faced, loss of companions plague most, possibility of people living near you planning your demise frequents minds, and the actuality of all the occurrences are faced by Fitz as he travels the land to do what is right for the kingdom in these moments of truth.
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