A review by elise_is_writing
White Stag by Kara Barbieri

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

It was interesting to revisit the goblin/far ecosystem from another perspective.

I like how tholis author approached the idea of *becoming* goblin in a way other writers typically dont. That said, the FMC spends 75% of this book struggling through and/or recovering from traumatic physical abuse and injury. She's unconscious every few chapters and I don't understand how her psyche can even function at any point in the story given what she's been through.

I struggled to find empathy and compassion for the characters and would have liked to see more agency for the main character throughout.