BookBingeThe Farseer Trilogy Books in Order
The short answer
Robin Hobb · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in The Farseer Trilogy, published 1995–1997.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Assassin's Quest (1997).
- Where to start
- Start with Assassin's Apprentice (1995).
About 1,900 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A royal bastard is trained as an assassin and bound to a ruler's service, in the first arc of the Realm of the Elderlings.
Here is the complete The Farseer Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by Robin Hobb, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Assassin's ApprenticeFitz, royal bastard, is raised in stables and shadows and shaped into a king's secret blade.1995400 pages
- Royal AssassinRed Ship Raiders steal souls from coastal villages while court intrigue threatens Fitz from within.1996704 pages
- Assassin's QuestBroken and alone, Fitz undertakes a desperate quest across the Mountain Kingdom to save his king.1997757 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Farseer Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 books in The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb, from Assassin's Apprentice (1995) to Assassin's Quest (1997). Together they run to about 1,900 pages.
Is The Farseer Trilogy finished?
Yes. Robin Hobb completed the series with Assassin's Quest in 1997; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Farseer Trilogy book?
Assassin's Apprentice (1995) is book one, at 400 pages. Fitz, royal bastard, is raised in stables and shadows and shaped into a king's secret blade.
Should I read The Farseer Trilogy in publication order?
Yes. For The Farseer Trilogy, reading order and publication order are the same — Assassin's Apprentice (1995) through Assassin's Quest (1997).
How long does it take to read all Farseer Trilogy books?
About 1,900 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Assassin's Quest (757 pages); the shortest is Assassin's Apprentice (400 pages).