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barda 's review for:
The Goblin Emperor
by Katherine Addison
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the political intrigue of this book! Maia as a main character was also surprisingly charming; it's interesting to have the POV character be genuinely kind and use that kindness to their own advantage.
However, what knocks off stars is the naming systems for the characters, titles, and locations. The overly complicated and similarly-sounding names just made the story difficult to follow rather than adding to the worldbuilding.
However, what knocks off stars is the naming systems for the characters, titles, and locations. The overly complicated and similarly-sounding names just made the story difficult to follow rather than adding to the worldbuilding.