A review by ginpartini
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The story reads like a giant river snake: the world is large and dominating, and the prose reads so smoothly that it carries you through tumultuous topics settled like deep waters throughout. While the energy of the story I found to be mostly mild, I was enamored and fulfilled reading every chapter. Nothing felt slow or out of place. Every portion and word felt right. In my opinion this book has one of the cleverest prologues that sets your squarely in the mindset - and challenge - of the protagonist.
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