10 Best Books Like Assassin's Quest
If you loved Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Assassin's Quest are:
- 1The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison0
- 2The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 3The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin0#1
- 4A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin0Series starter
- 5Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 6The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 7The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 8The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 9The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab4.5
- 10The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
Resurrected from torture and struggling to reclaim his humanity, the royal assassin Fitz must embark on a desperate quest to find the missing King Verity before the kingdom falls to ruthless Red Ship Raiders. With his loved ones vanished and the realm stripped bare by the usurper Regal, Fitz faces his most perilous mission yet—one that will determine whether the Six Duchies survive or crumble into ruin. The explosive finale to Robin Hobb's beloved Farseer trilogy brings prophecy, sacrifice, and the true cost of destiny to a stunning climax.
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Detailed Recommendations
The Fifth Season
Broken Earth #1 (works standalone)by N.K. Jemisin
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a devastating but empowering tone that will resonate with Assassin's Quest fans.
A Game of Thrones
Start of A Song of Ice and Fire seriesby George R.R. Martin
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal and cynical tone that will resonate with Assassin's Quest fans.
Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with Assassin's Quest fans.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard #1 (works standalone)by Scott Lynch
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty but brutal tone that will resonate with Assassin's Quest fans.
The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with Assassin's Quest fans.
by V. E. Schwab
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and yearning tone that will resonate with Assassin's Quest fans.
The Poppy War
Start of Poppy War seriesby R.F. Kuang
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with Assassin's Quest fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Assassin's Quest
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goblin Emperor | Katherine Addison | 0 | 2014 | — | Closest match |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Fifth Season | N.K. Jemisin | 0 | 2015 | — | Similar vibes |
| A Game of Thrones📚 Series starter | George R.R. Martin | 0 | 2005 | — | Start a new series |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V. E. Schwab | 4.5 | 2023 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Poppy War📚 Series starter | R.F. Kuang | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Assassin's Quest?
The most similar books to Assassin's Quest are The Goblin Emperor, The Priory of the Orange Tree, The Fifth Season.
What should I read after Assassin's Quest?
After finishing Assassin's Quest, readers most commonly pick up The Goblin Emperor next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Robin Hobb, such as Royal Assassin.
Who writes books like Robin Hobb?
Authors similar to Robin Hobb include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is Assassin's Quest?
Assassin's Quest is a Fantasy novel by Robin Hobb, published in 2011. It features elements of Prophecy.
How long is Assassin's Quest?
Assassin's Quest is 848 pages long.
About Assassin's Quest
The gripping finale to Robin Hobb's classic Farseer trilogy.Keystone. Gate. Crossroads. Catalyst.Fitz is about to discover the truth about the Fool's prophecy. Having been resurrected from his fatal tortures in Regal's dungeons, Fitz has once more foiled Regal's attempts to be rid of him.Now, back in his own body, and after months of rehabilitation, Fitz begins the painful and slow process of learning the ways of a man again. Under the watchful eye of Burrich, old King Shrewd's Stablemaster, Fitz must learn to cast off the wild but carefree ways of the wolf and enter once more the human world: a world beset ever more viciously by the relentless Red Ship Raiders who are now left free to plunder any coastal town they please. But more immediately, a world in which he finds he is utterly alone.Regal has stripped the kingdom of its riches and retired to the inland city of Tradeford. Of Verity, on his quest to find the legendary Elderings, there has been no word; Molly, Kettricken and the Fool have all vanished.Unless Fitz can find Verity and help him in his quest, the Six Duchies will perish and there will be no safe place to live.