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This episode explores the themes of loyalty, magic, and personal sacrifice in 'Royal Assassin' by Robin Hobb.

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Enter the chaotic court of the Six Duchies with Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb, where loyalty is lethal and magic always has a price. In this episode, I unpack Fitz’s disastrous diplomacy, as he navigates love against duty and one very inconvenient wolf bond. Expect political chaos, slow-burn heartbreak, and feelings sharper than a royal blade. Painting: Today I painted Nighteyes Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include: Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb Substack: https://substack.com/@alexanderwoolven Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQzE_T2r6qPR_jbZNgZC1Q Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-novel-review-podcast/id1681724908 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uCgZyBj9T5uPQsfbqTUW5 Podbean: https://anovelreviewpodcast.podbean.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/novelreviewpod Email: anovelreviewpodcast@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/anovelreviewpod/ -------- #BookPodcast, #BookTube, #BookLovers, #ReadingCommunity, #LiteraryPodcast, #BooksAndSociety, #ReadingForChange, #LiteratureLovers, #ReadersOfYouTube, #PodcastEpisode, #SeasonalContent…

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Host: anovelreviewpodcast

Topics covered

• political chaos
• love and duty
• wolf bond
• heartbreak
• magic

Keywords

• Royal Assassin
• Robin Hobb
• Fitz
• political chaos
• wolf bond

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Royal Assassin

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