The Farseer Trilogy
The Liveship Traders Trilogy
The Tawny Man Trilogy
The Rain Wild Chronicles
The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy
Stand-alone Novels
The Farseer Trilogy
The Farseer Trilogy is the first series of Robin Hobb’s epic fantasy novels. The story takes place in a medieval-like world where magic and politics intertwine. The protagonist, FitzChivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard who possesses the skill of telepathy with animals.
The trilogy explores themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of power. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep readers engaged until the very end.
The Liveship Traders Trilogy
The Liveship Traders Trilogy takes place in the same world as The Farseer Trilogy but in a different region. The story follows the liveship Vivacia, which is a sentient ship passed down through generations of a merchant family.
The trilogy explores themes such as identity, family, and the consequences of greed. The characters are complex and flawed, and the world-building is rich and immersive.
The Tawny Man Trilogy
The Tawny Man Trilogy is a sequel to The Farseer Trilogy and takes place fifteen years after the events of the first series. The story follows FitzChivalry Farseer, who has been living in hiding under an assumed name.
The trilogy explores themes such as redemption, sacrifice, and the nature of magic. The characters are older and more mature, and the plot is just as gripping as the first series.
The Rain Wild Chronicles
The Rain Wild Chronicles takes place in a different region of the same world as The Farseer Trilogy and The Liveship Traders Trilogy. The story follows a group of people who set out on a dangerous journey to find the lost city of Kelsingra.
The chronicles explore themes such as environmentalism, disability, and the consequences of colonialism. The characters are diverse and compelling, and the world-building is as rich and immersive as ever.
The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy
The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy is the final series in the Realm of the Elderlings universe. The story follows FitzChivalry Farseer and his friend the Fool as they try to prevent a catastrophic war.
The trilogy explores themes such as friendship, love, and the cyclical nature of history. The characters are beloved by fans of the series, and the conclusion is both satisfying and heartbreaking.
Stand-alone Novels
In addition to her series, Robin Hobb has also written several stand-alone novels set in the same world as her other books. These include The Soldier Son Trilogy, which takes place in a different region of the same world, and The Inheritance, which takes place in the same region as The Liveship Traders Trilogy.
These stand-alone novels explore different aspects of the world and its magic system and are just as engaging and well-written as her series.