The Soldier Son Trilogy

Robin Hobb

Born into a world of rigid duty, Nevare Burvelle is thrust into the brutal military training of the King's Cavella Academy, where aristocratic privilege breeds cruelty and disdain. As he navigates the treacherous path of a soldier destined for conquest, Nevare confronts a fierce, forest-dwelling people who wield an ancient and potent magic. This primal sorcery, long dismissed by his kingdom, holds the power to shatter his world and claim his very soul, especially as the ominous Dark Evening approaches.

Robin Hobb

In the prestigious King's Cavalla, the Speck plague has left few survivors, forcing many cadets to abandon their dreams of military service. Among the recovering, Nevare Burvelle experiences a remarkable recovery and believes he has vanquished the Speck magic that afflicted him. However, upon returning home, Nevare finds himself plagued by disturbing visions and a shameful side effect of the plague that alienates his family and fiancée. Caught between the allure of the Speck realm and his familiar world, Nevare discovers that his greatest threat may reside within himself as the magic he thought destroyed reawakens.

Robin Hobb

In the gripping conclusion to the Soldier Son Trilogy, Nevare Burve finds himself caught between two worlds, his very identity fractured by an ancient and powerful magic. Believed dead by the people of Gettys, Nevare has been claimed by the Speck people and is being forged into a weapon against the encroaching Gernian empire. As his attempts at peace crumble, Nevare must confront the ruthless alter ego, Soldier's Boy, who is willing to unleash devastating power to protect Speck lands. This epic tale explores themes of identity, destiny, and the brutal cost of war, all rendered in Robin Hobb's signature intricate prose.