Reviews tagging 'Death'

El emperador goblin by Katherine Addison

46 reviews

ellen_is_reading's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This, I think, is my favourite book I have ever read. The world is convincing and full, even if we don't see very much of it. The people and politics and layers of court interactions are wonderful and engaging. Each character is lovable in their own way, and we get to deeply understand them. I love Maia more than I think I have loved any character before. I will hold this book dear to my heart for a long time . 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Classism

jupitermond's review against another edition

emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Death of parent

Moderate: Physical abuse and Racism

Minor: Miscarriage

misty_kb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia

r_gale's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Enjoyed this book a lot more then I thought I would, there was alot most about the internal working of a made up government then I though I would be interested in but I struggled to put the book down. 

Touches on serious subjects in a sensitive way, (without glorifying them or them getting upsetting). 

I Loved Maia the main character and can't wait to read what he gets up to next. Want more of Vedero and Csethiro! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Xenophobia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Sexual harassment

kers_tin's review against another edition

funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

birdofalltrades's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation

Minor: Chronic illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Injury/Injury detail

clarabooksit's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Grief, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

bergha1998's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Maia is woken up unexpectedly with the news that his father the emperor as well as his half-brothers are all dead. Given that news he realizes he is the next emperor, even though he has had no training & has only visited the court once. 

Political Fantasy, Heartwarming, Incredible Character Development 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

xandry's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Murder

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment

hybridtulips's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• 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

Truly the fantasy court drama of my dreams. Cannot recommend this book enough!
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!

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Content Warnings

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.