- Status
- Complete series
- Published books
- 3 of 3 planned
- Commitment
- Medium series
- Audience
- Adult / Crossover
A completed maritime trilogy about sentient ships, family inheritance, trade, slavery, and political change.
The trilogy can be read after Farseer or as an alternative first encounter with Hobb, although later Realm of the Elderlings books connect both branches.
Best if you want
- Robin Hobb's character depth with multiple viewpoints and maritime scale.
- A completed political trilogy whose mysteries develop slowly.
Think twice if you need
- One close narrator or a fast opening.
- A low-darkness adventure without abuse or exploitation.
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Reader context
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Reader advisories
- Violence
- Sexual content
- Child peril
- Grief and loss
Books in this series
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1 of 3 published books currently have a full Matrix profile.
Ship of Magic
Robin Hobb
The Vestrits lose control of the liveship Vivacia as several family members, a pirate captain, and awakening sea serpents pursue competing futures.