BookBingeThe Farseer Trilogy Books in Order
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:
Publication order (recommended)
- Assassin's Apprentice(1995)
- Royal Assassin(1996)
- Assassin's Quest(1997)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Farseer Trilogy series?
There are 3 books in the The Farseer Trilogy series by Robin Hobb, beginning with Assassin's Apprentice (1995) and most recently Assassin's Quest (1997).
What is the first The Farseer Trilogy book?
The first book is Assassin's Apprentice, published in 1995. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Farseer Trilogy in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.