Reviews

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

lazuli_73's review against another edition

emotional relaxing slow-paced

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

3.5

jenhurst's review against another edition

3.0

I was really excited for this fantasy of manners but overall, I found it rather disappointing. It was pretty average. I liked the use of airships though.

haskinsc's review against another edition

challenging lighthearted reflective slow-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Suicide

basqueinthesun's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

emrbarber's review against another edition

slow-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

zoecrainfields's review against another edition

mysterious slow-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

4.0

ledzephlin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? No

5.0

chocococo's review against another edition

relaxing medium-paced

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

2.75

Fairly mid. Listened to the audiobook and all the names and titles got very confusing. Narrator did an excellent job though, really brought the characters to life. The plot is almost non existent. The political intrigue and mystery parts of the story fell flat for me. The stakes never feel all that high, tension gets resolved too quickly and the MC has very little agency. Things just kinda happen to him.
On the plus side, MC is quite relatable and likeable. The world is pretty interesting and I liked learning more about it.
All in all an ok read but nothing I would recommend others or reach for again.

sschelble's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.75

beehives's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0