Robin Hobb really knows how to write characters! I loved this book more than the first, and knew after all that world building it would go somewhere good. I loved all the skilling aspects and learning more about how the wit works. All the character dynamics were very well written, especially the Fool and his relationship with Fitz.

All the twists in the book had me going, that last 150 pages of the book was so good! The dynamic between Patience, Burrich and Chivalry was a rough reveal. Fitz and his planning with Verity was insane; my favorite part that made me laugh so hard was him killing Serene and just being totally wacked up on drugs “Surprise!”. I know the whole situation was bad but I couldn’t stop giggling at that.

I can’t wait to see what the next book has in store!