Better to regret unsaid words than repent of words I could never call back.

Sad, heartbreaking, touching and beautiful are just a few of the words for how I would describe "Fool's Fate". The book weighed in at nearly 1000 pages, and for a book of that size it's uncommon for me to say, but I wish there was more.

I am constantly impressed with how Hobb's has written the characters in her books and "Fool's Fate" continues to build and expand on what is already in motion. The characters are real, true to themselves, full of faults and each action has a reaction. Events from decades ago still reverberate through this story, and more recent events cause noticeable tension between the characters.

I share in the agony and grief of the characters at their low points and can celebrate the victories because, as a reader, you are so invested in them. Each character has been carefully, and slowly introduces that each one is integral to the story and others around them.

...a man makes time for what is important in his life.

When Icefyre was introduced in " The Golden Fool" I was disappointed that that story was pushed off to the final book in the trilogy, but everything involved with the island of Aslevjal required time and I was glad that it wasn't rushed because it was perfectly executed. I have found the story in some of the Farseer books to be secondary to the characters, but "Fool's Fate" has a great story that kept me fully engaged and eager for me.

Home is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then all you can see is what is not there any more.

This was a fantastic trilogy that returned to Fitz after the events of the first trilogy. The story tied everything together and you felt as if characters would finally get to know peace and a moment of enjoyment in their lives.