Liveship Traders
Ship of Magic
Robin Hobb
📅 1998📄 ~400 pages📚 Fantasy · Adventure · Maritime Fantasy
Reading DNA
What kind of read is this?
This novel immerses readers in a richly detailed maritime world where ships possess souls and magic flows through bloodlines and wooden hulls. The story weaves multiple perspectives into an intricate tapestry of personal quests, family legacies, and the blurred lines between human and magical consciousness.
About This Book
The sentient liveships continue their dangerous journeys as the Vivacia is captured by pirates and her crew scattered, while the Paragon struggles to understand his awakening consciousness and the secrets of his past. Meanwhile, Malta's ambitions grow as she becomes entangled in political intrigue, and Ephron Vestrit's health declines, threatening the future of the Trader families. The fates of ships and humans become increasingly intertwined as dark magic and ancient mysteries surface from the depths.
Moods & Vibes
Mysterious
Tense
Melancholic
Wondrous
Treacherous
Perfect For
Epic fantasy readers
Character-driven narrative enthusiasts
Maritime adventure fans
Readers who enjoyed Assassin's Apprentice
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