Assassin's Apprentice: growing up Mormon, living in reverse and the need for escapism with Ali Plath

This weeks Book(ish) I sit down with radio host and touch footballer for Australia Ali Plath to discuss Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Our conversation ranges over growing up deep in the Mormon faith, being a single mum at 20 and living life in reverse. Enjoy!


Books discussed:

Assassins Apprentice by Robin Hobb

The Liveship Traders trilogy by Robin Hobb

Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews


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