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by Helene Wecker
02013656 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a contemplative and bittersweet tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
10 Best Books Like Royal Assassin
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The best books like Royal Assassin are:
- 1The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker0
- 2Eye of the World by Robert Jordan4.5
- 3The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan4.7
- 4The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab4.5
- 5The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 6The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien0
- 7Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 8City in Chains by Harry Turtledove4.1
- 9Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
- 10Fated by Benedict Jacka0#1
Fantasy02012
After surviving his first deadly mission as the king's assassin, the crippled and bitter Fitz is drawn back to court by love and loyalty just as his kingdom faces its darkest hour. With Red-Ship Raiders terrorizing the coasts and treachery threatening the throne from within, Fitz must navigate deadly royal intrigue where the fate of the realm may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
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2
by Robert Jordan
4.51993
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a epic and earnest tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
3
by Robert Jordan
4.72000751 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a earnest and mythic tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
4
by V. E. Schwab
4.52023448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and yearning tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
6
by J.R.R. Tolkien
01973206 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a noble and melancholic tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
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Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
8
by Harry Turtledove
4.12025328 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
9
by Brandon Sanderson
4.52006541 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful and triumphant tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
10
Fated
Alex Verus #1 (works standalone)by Benedict Jacka
02012322 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty and cerebral tone that will resonate with Royal Assassin fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Royal Assassin
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golem and the Jinni | Helene Wecker | 0 | 2013 | 656 | Closest match |
| Eye of the World📚 Series starter | Robert Jordan | 4.5 | 1993 | — | Start a new series |
| The Eye of the World📚 Series starter | Robert Jordan | 4.7 | 2000 | 751 | Start a new series |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V. E. Schwab | 4.5 | 2023 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien | 0 | 1973 | 206 | Similar vibes |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| City in Chains | Harry Turtledove | 4.1 | 2025 | 328 | Similar vibes |
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
| Fated | Benedict Jacka | 0 | 2012 | 322 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Royal Assassin?
The most similar books to Royal Assassin are The Golem and the Jinni, Eye of the World, The Eye of the World.
What should I read after Royal Assassin?
After finishing Royal Assassin, readers most commonly pick up The Golem and the Jinni next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Robin Hobb, such as Assassin's Apprentice.
Who writes books like Robin Hobb?
Authors similar to Robin Hobb include Jacqueline Carey, Ursula K. Le Guin, Guy Gavriel Kay.
What genre is Royal Assassin?
Royal Assassin is a Fantasy novel by Robin Hobb, published in 2012.
How long is Royal Assassin?
Royal Assassin varies in length depending on edition.
About Royal Assassin
Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible urgency draw him back to the court at Buckkeep, and into the deadly intrigues of the royal family.Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz’s hands-and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.