A Screen Rant article ranks the five subseries of Robin Hobb's epic fantasy series, The Realm of the Elderlings, placing The Rain Wild Chronicles last and praising the concluding Fitz and the Fool Trilogy.
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01Summary
- 01The Realm of the Elderlings, beginning in 1995 with Assassin's Apprentice, comprises 16 books across five subseries.
- 02The Rain Wild Chronicles, a four-book subseries, ranks last due to slow pacing and new characters, but offers deep lore.
- 03The Farseer Trilogy is praised as a nostalgic start with a flawed protagonist, Fitz, but is less developed than later works.
- 04The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy, the final subseries, is lauded for its satisfying conclusion and exploration of aging and legacy.
- 05The article notes that each subseries appeals to different fantasy readers, from traditional medieval to pirate adventures.
02Why it matters
For fans of epic fantasy, this ranking helps you decide where to start or which subseries to prioritise, highlighting that all 16 books are interconnected and rewarding.
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