Liveship Traders

Robin Hobb

In the world of the Realm of the Elderlings, liveships—vessels crafted from the rare and sentient wizardwood—are the most coveted treasures, capable of navigating the treacherous waters of the Rain Wild River where exotic riches await. When Althea Vestrit's beloved father dies aboard the Vivacia, she expects the ship to awaken as a living being, only to have her dreams shattered when her father's will bequeaths the ship to her ruthless brother-in-law, Kyle Haven. As Althea struggles against this betrayal and fights to reclaim her rightful place, other desperate souls pursue their own designs on liveships, including those who would restore the mad and broken Paragon—a ship that once drowned its entire crew. Robin Hobb weaves together multiple perspectives and timelines in this richly imagined fantasy, exploring themes of family loyalty, ambition, and the mysterious bond between humans and the magical vessels they command. With intricate world-building and deeply drawn characters, Ship of Magic deepens the saga that began in The Mad Ship, delivering a tale of passion, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to claim power and belonging.

Robin Hobb

In the turbulent waters of the Liveship Traders trilogy, the city of Bingtown faces a rising tide of piracy and the brutal slave trade. Althea Vestrit finds her family's sentient ship, the Vivacia, in the clutches of the notorious pirate Kennit, forcing her into a desperate gambit. To reclaim what is hers, she must enlist the aid of a legendary Liveship, a vessel whispered to be cursed, having driven two previous crews to their doom. This thrilling installment plunges readers deeper into a world of magic, betrayal, and the indomitable will to survive against overwhelming odds.

Robin Hobb

In a world teetering on the brink of ruin, the fate of Bingtown rests on the shoulders of Ronica Vestrit, a clan matriarch unjustly branded a traitor. As she desperately seeks to unite her people against an encroaching doom, her niece Althea pursues a perilous mission to reclaim the sentient ship, Vivacia, from the clutches of the notorious pirate Kennit. Yet, Althea's bold gambit may prove futile as Vivacia confronts a destiny far more terrifying than any pirate's blade. The ancient secret of the liveships is on the verge of revelation, a truth so profound it threatens to shatter the ship and everyone bound to her, including a young nephew whose life hangs precariously in the balance.