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I struggle with this one.

I didn't connect with any of the characters, in fact I kept thinking that if it weren't for Kyle (who I hate, by the way) this whole story wouldn't exist.

The slow pace, character driven plot just didn't grab me like the Farseer Trilogy did.

However, I understand that Hobb develops her stories over time, and I can see a lot of potential in this trilogy and its importance in the overall Elderling series.

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#RealmofElderlings will be reading The Mad Ship during September and October. This is the second in the Liveship Traders trilogy

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and I'm excited to get stuck into the second

How is everyone doing? It's a big change from the Farseer trilogy.

#BuddyRead

#RealmofElderlings will be reading The Mad Ship during September and October. This is the second in the Liveship Traders trilogy

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and I'm excited to get stuck into the second

How is everyone doing? It's a big change from the Farseer trilogy.

I only have one goal for the #SummersEnd #ReadAThon:
To catch up on #RealmOfElderlings

It's 897 pages, so it should keep me occupied for the whole Readathon.

@Bookwormjillk

We are at the half way mark with Ship of Magic for #RealmofElderlings buddy read or challenge

Who has started/finished the book?

How are you finding it in comparison to the Farseer trilogy?

Use spoiler tags if necessary!

We'll be reading Ship of Magic through August and then Mad Ship September/October

Everyone is doing great, these are chonky chonky books. I've really enjoyed the buddy read on SG and seeing what people think as the read

My favourite fantasy series. First time I've re-read it in over 10 years and it's still as good as I remembered.

I do need a break before the next book. Maybe something cheerful and not as complex?

#RealmofElderlings

I'm reading my 1998 edition of Ship of Magic and the pages are like tissue paper!

We are nearing the time where we say goodbye to FitzChivalry and hello to magic ships and I am so excited!

Next book for #RealmofElderlings will be Ship of Magic which starts the Liveship Trader trilogy. This is by far my favourite trilogy

I'll do a Farseer trilogy wrap up when the leaderboard gets generated

Are we excited to explore a different part of Robin Hobb's world? What are your expectations?

“Refuse the anxiety. When you borrow trouble against what might be, you neglect the moment you have now to enjoy. The man who worries about what will next be happening to him loses this moment in dread of the next, and poisons the next with pre-judgment.”