Assassin's Apprentice
Book Playlist

Assassin's Apprentice Playlist

by Robin Hobb

19 tracks
balanced
Aug 9, 2026
4 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the dark, mystical, and intimate atmosphere of 'Assassin's Apprentice,' blending medieval fantasy tones with the emotional depth of Fitz's journey from outcast to skilled assassin. The instrumental tracks evoke the ancient and magical setting with Celtic and folk influences, while the vocal songs reflect the complex character dynamics and themes of loyalty, isolation, and inner strength.

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Track List

19 songs
1

From the Ashes

Finishing Move Inc. · DOOM: The Dark Ages (Original Game Soundtrack)

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2

Ashokan Farewell

Jay Ungar · Ashokan Farewell

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3

The Parting Glass

Karine Polwart · The Parting Glass

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4

Song of the Sea

Lisa Hannigan · Song of the Sea (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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5

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

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6

Dispute

Yann Tiersen · The Lighthouse - Everything's Calm

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7

20:17

Ólafur Arnalds · Trance Frendz

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8

Queen of the Fae

Adrian Von Ziegler · Moondance

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9

Wolf Like Me

TV On The Radio · Return To Cookie Mountain

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10

Young And Beautiful

Lana Del Rey · Обратно в клас - pop

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11

The Curse

Agnes Obel · Aventine

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12

Runaway

AURORA · Emotional Pop

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13

Blood In The Cut

K.Flay · Modern Rock

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14

The Killing Moon

Echo & the Bunnymen · Alternative 80's

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15

Wicked Game

Chris Isaak · Romantic Picnic Date

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16

No Rest for the Wicked

Lykke Li · Indie Pop 10s

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17

Into Dust

Mazzy Star · Lazy Sunday

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18

The Night We Met

Lord Huron · Strange Trails

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19

Let’s Play Chess

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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Mood balanced
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Length medium
Instrumental request 50%
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  1. Matched to the book 50% instrumental 20 tracks · May 27, 2026Open
  2. Matched to the book All instrumental 20 tracks · Oct 11, 2026Open
  3. Matched to the book 50% instrumental 20 tracks · Oct 11, 2026Open