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A review by jesssireads
Goblin King by Kara Barbieri
3.0
This one was... alright. It felt like a chore to finish, which is never a fun thing. However, I still really enjoy the world and from the ending, it seems like the author is continuing on with it, which is super exciting. My favorite thing about this book is our two main characters, Janneke and Soren, and their relationship. I like how they interact with each other and that they are willing to do anything for the other. I loved Seppo as well and found his commentary to be the best. I also love the atmosphere. It is set in the frigid north, and I could definitely feel it whilst reading.
What I didn't enjoy as much was the writing. It was average and just... I don't know, I don't want to be mean, but came across as slightly juvenile. I also did not like the fact that it was hard to tell what time period we are meant to be in. Is it historical? Or a completely different world? The characters dialogue just seemed far too modern for the kind of world the author is trying to build.
However, I still really enjoyed this and would recommend it to others!
What I didn't enjoy as much was the writing. It was average and just... I don't know, I don't want to be mean, but came across as slightly juvenile. I also did not like the fact that it was hard to tell what time period we are meant to be in. Is it historical? Or a completely different world? The characters dialogue just seemed far too modern for the kind of world the author is trying to build.
However, I still really enjoyed this and would recommend it to others!