I love this book so much (': I don't care that there were some slow parts because it was written so well and because robin hobb really knows how to write a good character.

I enjoyed watching Fitz recover from his trauma and learn how to be a man again; I think it was really realistic how long it took and I am glad he didn't just wake up all better (although I hate to see him suffer). This boy is a major escape artist fr tho, the amount of times he gets caught and somehow gets out is crazy. Despite what other people say about him not learning anything, I can see he definitely grew in this book. Yes he still kept some of his childish and arrogant qualities but I think that's what makes him relatable and human.

Moving on from his time apart from everyone, I was so happy when he was saved by the Fool and they were reunited. His relationship with the Fool and Nighteyes are my favorite and I really can't get enough. Hobb outdid herself with their relationship, I love them so much! Also, despite the hard journey I was happy that Fitz did not go alone to seek Verity and that we got more of Kettricken. Their journey was very fun to read and I was very excited when they found Verity. The part with the dragon confused me a bit but it also felt intentional since Fitz was also confused. One part I am still confused about is why when Verity failed, it had been such a big deal to take from Fitz; I am still not sure what happened because he said he took his life.. but he still lives and he still went into the dragon. Did he mean give up all the feelings regarding him?... but if he was going into the dragon anyway, see what I mean, Idk maybe I missed something. Regardless that part made me sad and the part with Molly and Burrich killed me. I wanted Fitz to have a happier ending and instead he's isolated from everyone in his life, except for Nighteyes and occasionally Starling. On top of that, no one knows all that he did except for Kettricken, the Fool and Starling!

I will be thinking about this one for awhile and I am glad there's 13 more books to read because I need more asap.