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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Looking forward to the next book
This was a good book. I did have trouble keeping most of the names straight. There were a lot of characters and places with made up words. I tended to scan over them. But I liked the book and will read the next one.
This was a good book. I did have trouble keeping most of the names straight. There were a lot of characters and places with made up words. I tended to scan over them. But I liked the book and will read the next one.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
A brief review, for a very enjoyable book.
I’ve been stuck on this review for a couple of weeks now, so I’m just going to accept I won’t be able to say anything eloquent about it, and move on with my life.
The Goblin Emperor follows half-goblin/half-elven Maia, who after his father and three older brothers are killed in an accident, becomes Emperor. Out of favor his whole life and not allowed to grow up at court, Maia is completely out of his depth being thrown into his new role, and the arc of the book is watching him gradually own it and overcome the (many) obstacles put in his path, as well as coming to terms with his own heritage. His outsider status, and the fact that literally no one ever expected him to be Emperor, have both drawbacks and advantages for him.
It’s been said in many other reviews, but the best thing about this book is how positive it is. Grimdark has been the trend for years now in fantasy, so it’s nice to see authors remembering that you can write good, thoughtful genre without necessarily having to ruthlessly slaughter your entire cast of characters and declare the world morally and emotionally bankrupt. When I got to the end of the book, I will admit a few happy teardrops slipped out.
My only complaint, and it’s a big one, is that the names and naming system Addison employs is the most confusing one I’ve ever encountered in a book. There is a glossary and an appendix explaining it, but they both come at the end of the book, so thanks for that, but too late. The names were so similar I had real trouble distinguishing between characters and remembering from one scene to the next who was who and what they’d done. This was me the whole time:
Wait, whoozat?
Is that the guy with the thing? No wait that’s the lady.
It’s that guy! . . . Nope.
dfkjasdf;lkajsdf;lkajsdf;lj WHO ARE YOU.
But it’s worth pushing through (and making ample use of the glossary). The story is very rewarding.
[4.5 stars]
I’ve been stuck on this review for a couple of weeks now, so I’m just going to accept I won’t be able to say anything eloquent about it, and move on with my life.
The Goblin Emperor follows half-goblin/half-elven Maia, who after his father and three older brothers are killed in an accident, becomes Emperor. Out of favor his whole life and not allowed to grow up at court, Maia is completely out of his depth being thrown into his new role, and the arc of the book is watching him gradually own it and overcome the (many) obstacles put in his path, as well as coming to terms with his own heritage. His outsider status, and the fact that literally no one ever expected him to be Emperor, have both drawbacks and advantages for him.
It’s been said in many other reviews, but the best thing about this book is how positive it is. Grimdark has been the trend for years now in fantasy, so it’s nice to see authors remembering that you can write good, thoughtful genre without necessarily having to ruthlessly slaughter your entire cast of characters and declare the world morally and emotionally bankrupt. When I got to the end of the book, I will admit a few happy teardrops slipped out.
My only complaint, and it’s a big one, is that the names and naming system Addison employs is the most confusing one I’ve ever encountered in a book. There is a glossary and an appendix explaining it, but they both come at the end of the book, so thanks for that, but too late. The names were so similar I had real trouble distinguishing between characters and remembering from one scene to the next who was who and what they’d done. This was me the whole time:
Wait, whoozat?
Is that the guy with the thing? No wait that’s the lady.
It’s that guy! . . . Nope.
dfkjasdf;lkajsdf;lkajsdf;lj WHO ARE YOU.
But it’s worth pushing through (and making ample use of the glossary). The story is very rewarding.
[4.5 stars]
emotional
reflective
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
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
[takes a deep breath]
[SCREAMS] MAIA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
[SCREAMS] MAIA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
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
If I could give this Book ten stars I would. If I could eat this book and keep it with me forever I would. I've read this book fifteen times and I now own multiple media copies.
When I have a bad day, I know at least one person is having a worse one, and his name is Maia Drazhar.
When I have a bad day, I know at least one person is having a worse one, and his name is Maia Drazhar.