SHIP OF MAGIC | Non-Spoiler Review

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[vaughnroycroft]

"Farseer demands more of my soul [than Liveship], " is the Hobb-related quote of the year. All I can say about this entire video is, "Agreed."

[LiteratureScienceAlliance]

I filmed so many Hobb videos yesterday cause I just finished Ship of Destiny and the entire series was 5 stars for me, so good!! I am glad I read Farseer first just cause there are things you pick up on in liveship but its also not plot important for either book, I would compare it to how its beneficial to read cosmere books in publication order but not essential. I kept waiting for the big spoiler in liveship and there really isn’t one in my opinion, especially if you have no context. I also think this series hurt me more than Farseer but also isn’t as a lot as Farseer like what you were saying and I think for all the reasons you pointed out. But for me the first 150 pages of Ship of Magic were so hard for me to read cause I was so angry and frustrated and that level emotion never really happened for me in Farseer.

[thisandthat]

I think when you have read the whole series, you will realise why reading in the chronological order works best and is more rewarding. You have a long way to go and I envy you reading these for the first time, you are in for a real treat.

[jemofabook]

I am so glad you loved it! I’m in Tawny Man right now and Liveship is my favorite that I’ve read! Farseer boasts my favorite male character ever and Liveship boasts my favorite female character ever 😊 I also would never recommend someone start with Liveship unless they didn’t enjoy Farseer, just bc there are some really satisfying Easter eggs in addition to some slight spoilers 😊

[BaldBookTuber]

Glad you are loving my favorite living author. There are absolutely reveals and moments in Ship of Destiny that won’t land at all if someone reads Liveship prior to Farseer. Publication Order, Always!

[danielbanks]

Got the first 2 trilogies of realm of the elderlings (and soldier son trilogy) all for free with my audible subscription. It was a limited time promotion, but WHAT A GIFT. I started with Liveship Traders (whoops, but it seems like you could start with either liveship or farseer and be okay) and WOW. Best written characters I have ever read. I am almost done with Mad Ship and it just gets better

[emilyreads]

You should red Farseer first- there is a reveal at the end of Ship of Destiny that if you haven’t read Farseer, you won’t pick up on. And the books just get better and better…

[AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Ship of magic was 4 stars for me… I have issues with it. I personally prefer Farseer but Tawny Man beats them both.

[yuvalelhassid]

Thanks for the review 🙏🏽🧡
I was looking for a robin hobb to read, and you helped me decide on the ship of magic!! 🪄
Looking for more action, love many points of view, sounds perfect for me 🙏🏽❤️🧡
And the book was very much calling me! ⭐️

[Shella]

You don't love Kyle more than Nighteyes? 🤣

Having read all of the Realm of the Elderings I would not recommend Liveship first. I think Liveship is better. But all the Fitz books own my soul.

And you said, what will you do when you run out of Hobb? Reread. Thats it, no one comes close to her.

[ivesphillips]

Thank goodness you have two tbr poles to carry you through!

[bookslikewhoa]

Kyle effing Haven… 🤬 Can’t wait for our The Mad Ship journey! 🥰

[Eridina]

Farseer trilogy really disappointed me in the end and I'm still not in a big fantasy mood after my reading slump, so I haven't continued the series yet. But I do hope to come back to it this fall!

[darcyreadssometimes]

I’m reading Royal Assassin right now but I’m honestly so hyped to keep on going in this world.

[Redundant_underscore]

I feel exactly the opposite. I still dont get the love for Farseer, and didnt care much for it, but I am so invested in Liveship

[apop]

How much time did it take to complete 1st book, of liveship series?

[LifeasMonae]

I literally only needed one reason to buy ship of magic. One sign from the universe. This video is it lol

[Shelf_Improvement]

I read Fitz's trilogy, then skipped the ships and started the fool's stuff. I'm enjoying the first book of that series.

[nihad-m]

Kennit almost became my favorite character ever. Who is yours so far?

[osoisko]

I've been told Hobb shows she is one of the masters of limited 3rd person perspective in this series. I've only read the first Farseer book so far, so I'm far from getting where you're at.