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philamot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and War
hybridtulips's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm usually not a huge fan of steampunk, but the theme is light enough and handled well enough for me to actually enjoy it. A first time for everything!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Terminal illness, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and War
The while book is themed around moderate to mild racism towards (darker skinned) goblins within the (lighter skinned) elven society, externally from other characters, and internalized by the main character.thevampiremars's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Considering I’ve spent so long picking apart The Goblin Emperor’s flaws and shortcomings, you may be surprised to hear that I did enjoy the book. It’s well-written, it’s compelling, and though there are some aspects which irked me, it’s a good book overall. Though the story isn’t great and the political assertions are dubious, I appreciate Maia so much I can’t bear to give this book a low rating. I probably won’t read the rest of the trilogy, but I don’t regret reading this.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War