After deciding I wanted to read fantasy novels, I eventually began reading Robin Hobb’s Realm of the Elderlings books. Well, I’ve just finished the final novel and the series is a masterpiece.

Since the start of 2025, I’ve been making my way through Robin Hobb’s Realm of the Elderlings novels. The Rain Wild Chronicles, books 10 through 13 overall, are widely considered the worst of the entire run. How are they actually, and are they still worthwhile reading?