Robin Hobb
Book 2 of the Farseer Trilogy
As the story starts, Fitz is in Buckkeep, the Red Raiders escallate their raids on the coastal Duchies, and it is clear that Prince Regal has designs on the thrown for which he is only 2nd in line. With the raider problem not having a realistic solution, King-in-waiting Verity leaves Buckkeep to search for the Elderlings, mystical creatures who helped keep raiders at bay in prior generations. Which leaves Fitz and his cohort to resist the evils of Regal. He does... until he doesn't. It is hard to remember that Fitz is still just a teen, and that for all of his skills and talents (the Wit and the Skill), he hasn't really been trained in any of them nor really understand the potential or the dangers he faces. Like most teens, he is invincible in his own mind, and knows better than his elders. Reading this through the eyes of a brash teen who simultaneously lacks self-confidence makes for fascinating story development. Especially as his world crashes down around him.
4 stars (out of 4)
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