The Mad Ship

The second volume of this acclaimed trilogy by Robin Hobb continues an intriguing tale of piracy, magic, and complex relationships, centered around the Vestrit family's liveship, Vivacia, which has fallen into the hands of the pirate king Kennit. As characters like Wintrow and Althea navigate their loyalties and ambitions, the story explores themes of love, rivalry, and the pursuit of redemption across a richly detailed world. Meanwhile, the narrative expands into the magical secrets of Bingtown and the deadly ambitions surrounding the liveship Paragon.