A review by welgan
The Grief of Stones by Katherine Addison

dark emotional sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

I have a complicated relationship with this book, because I love the world and the main character so much. I desperately want to see Thara Celehar's life get better and him healing, and this book, being the second one in the series, bring very interesting, if sad, character development but does not provide said relief. It, however, hints at a betterment, as more and more positive side chararacters join the cast and develop their relationship with Thara. 
I had the same difficulties than the first volume : lots of name, lots of moving from places to places, and several cases intertwined that can feel confusing. 
I cannot prevent myself from comparing it to The Goblin Emperor, which was better suited to my tastes and had, in my opinion, a better pacing in it narration. However, Thara Celehar drives the whole book by himself, I related strongly to some part of his character, and I love him immensely. I will definitely wait eagerly for the third book !
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