A review by pasanov
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

emotional relaxing sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I'd give a higher rating if the magic system of the world was explored a bit more, and if the already diverse cast of characters was explored from different perspectives than just the protagonist's. Protagonist gets told a lot and instead of uncovering the mystery together with him we are shown every detail of his inner life, which just isn't my cup of tea beyond setting the audio book to 1.5 and running through to find out what happens in the end. That the characters are interesting and likeable to wish to do that is high praise enough.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

Minor: Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, and Colonisation