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laran_s's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy and Lesbophobia
maeverose's review against another edition
3.0
I’m starting to think this series isn’t for me. I love the concept, but I’m always disappointed by the execution. This is definitely a case of the book not being for me, but nothing being wrong with the book. I can absolutely see how people would love this.
I loved the the first third of this one. Weirdly, I preferred most of the parts that took place in the real world. The parts in the Goblin Market felt like they were spent almost entirely on explanation for the structure of the world, which I found to be somewhat interesting but mostly repetitive and boring. I would’ve preferred if we got more focus on Lundy’s adventures with Moon to take down the Wasp Queen and their encounter with the Bone Wraiths. Some explanation of the world would of course be necessary and interesting, but I wanted to see them actually explore the world as well. I felt this way with the second book too. This series seems to be more about the characters and the ideas of these worlds and how they differ from our own, which is absolutely fine, but I guess I want a little more adventure in my portal fantasy. I understand that would likely mean these books would need to be novels instead of novellas in order to fit the appropriate amount of world building, plot and character development. But I’d still prefer that, I think.
Most of the writing in this book I absolutely love, especially in the first third, but every now and then there was a sentence that didn’t look right to me, and I can’t tell if it’s an actual typo or an intentional choice that just didn’t click in my brain. I don’t remember this being an issue with the first three books in the series but it’s been a while since I read them.
I loved the the first third of this one. Weirdly, I preferred most of the parts that took place in the real world. The parts in the Goblin Market felt like they were spent almost entirely on explanation for the structure of the world, which I found to be somewhat interesting but mostly repetitive and boring. I would’ve preferred if we got more focus on Lundy’s adventures with Moon to take down the Wasp Queen and their encounter with the Bone Wraiths. Some explanation of the world would of course be necessary and interesting, but I wanted to see them actually explore the world as well. I felt this way with the second book too. This series seems to be more about the characters and the ideas of these worlds and how they differ from our own, which is absolutely fine, but I guess I want a little more adventure in my portal fantasy. I understand that would likely mean these books would need to be novels instead of novellas in order to fit the appropriate amount of world building, plot and character development. But I’d still prefer that, I think.
Most of the writing in this book I absolutely love, especially in the first third, but every now and then there was a sentence that didn’t look right to me, and I can’t tell if it’s an actual typo or an intentional choice that just didn’t click in my brain. I don’t remember this being an issue with the first three books in the series but it’s been a while since I read them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Rape, Blood, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Teen pregnancy through implied rape (i think, I could’ve misinterpreted that part. It’s left very vague)ellanarose's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, and Death
Minor: Child death, Rape, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy
lipstickitotheman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
atlas_something's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
mayaism_01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
God damn, I could genuinely read a million books in this series, this was so good! I didn't care much for Lundy when she was first introduced in the first book but seeing how she became the person we meet in book 1 was so engaging. The character prequels in this series are by far my favorites so far!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexism
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
twistykris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved getting to hear Lundy's story in this quick, fun book! I understood the world of the Goblin Market more than I did Confection (with more rules and logic), but I do wish there was a little more world-building. I wanted to hear more about the people and creatures that live and work there!
Even though I knew vaguely of the ending (as told in Every Heart a Doorway), it still broke my heart. The writing is beautiful and the audiobook read by Cynthia Hopkins (who also narrated Every Heart) is an absolute delight to listen to.
There are certain plot points that are mentioned, but no true detail is given. I was fully expecting the book to come back around to the battle of the Wasp Queen and the death of another character, but it never does. I do wish we came back to the battle and the loss, as I think it would give more insight to the grief felt by Lundy and Moon (and even the Architect).
Even though I knew vaguely of the ending (as told in Every Heart a Doorway), it still broke my heart. The writing is beautiful and the audiobook read by Cynthia Hopkins (who also narrated Every Heart) is an absolute delight to listen to.
There are certain plot points that are mentioned, but no true detail is given. I was fully expecting the book to come back around to the battle of the Wasp Queen and the death of another character, but it never does. I do wish we came back to the battle and the loss, as I think it would give more insight to the grief felt by Lundy and Moon (and even the Architect).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Grief
Moderate: Child death and Misogyny
Minor: Domestic abuse, Abortion, and Pregnancy
takarakei's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
My favorite so far in the series. Lundy’s backstory is about the transition from childhood to young adulthood. It is both poignant and heartbreaking to read. There is also an overarching criticism of the greed of our current society and it’s exploitative nature
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Sexism, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Abortion, and Pregnancy
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-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
4.0
Lundy's story! Goblin Market! I just love this series. I really don't have any literary critique to offer here, not that I ever do. Good vibes and hard-hitting social commentary hidden in fantasy is what Seanan does best.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Sexism, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Violence
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
breadwitchery's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Sexism, and Grief
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Blood, Abortion, and Pregnancy