Mad Ship
The Realm of the Elderlings #5, The Realm of the Elderlings #5, The Liveship Traders #2

Mad Ship

Robin Hobb , Anne Flosnik (Narrator)
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2010 · English · Audiobook · 58 editions
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As the ancient tradition of Bingtown's Old Traders slowly erodes under the cold new order of a corrupt ruler, the Vestrits anxiously await the return of their liveship---a rare magic ship carved from sentient wizardwood, which bonds the ships mystically with those who sail them. And Althea Vestrit waits even more avidly, living only to reclaim the ship as her lost inheritance and captain her on the high seas. But the Vivacia has been seized by the ruthless pirate captain Kennit, who holds Althea's nephew and his father hostage. Althea and her onetime sea mate Brashen resolve to liberate the liveship---but their plan may prove more dangerous than leaving the Vivacia in Kennit's ambitious grasp.

Book Details

Format Audiobook
Length 34 min
Language English
Published Dec 1, 2010
Publisher Tantor Audio
Editions 58 editions
ISBN-10 1616373504
ISBN-13 9781616373504

Genres

Science Fiction Fantasy

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andrewfedje
andrewfedje @fedj

5/5 Mad Ship was incredible. I truly think Robin Hobb can’t write a bad book 2. This book built on every single aspect Ship of Magic started, including her ties to the Farseer Trilogy. I’m so excited to finish this trilogy with Ship of Destiny. 5/5 will read again.

March 10th 2026
Graeme Bell
Graeme Bell @graem

The Liveship Traders saga moves on. More politics, action and the minor characters step up to the plate. Am I the only one who loves the driven nature of Malta? Good Grief! Tunnels, mud, looking like she been dragged through a s**t pile backwards SHE still gives the Satrap tons of attitude. (When you read what happens to her to-be husband Reyn she should not worry). Keffria, Winthorp, Althea. Everyone gets a chance. Hobb squeezes all this into 906 pages but not a page is wasted. Book 3 is coming.

June 4th 2025
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