A review by diana_raquel
The High King's Golden Tongue by Megan Derr

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

"Nobody who loved a hawk would be drawn to a songbird, especially not a damaged one."

I discover this book and the series in one list that listed fantasy books with LGBT+ characters. I confess, that I didn't know what to expect, but I was positively surprised. And although I could find the use of some tropes, I think that this book used these tropes in an imaginative way, and created a well-developed love story that contains action, humor, and romance in a balanced dosage.  The characters, as the worldbuilding, are well-developed and interesting. 

One of the things that I found interesting is the approach to gender and sex in this book. By letting people choose their identities and treating them accordingly, I think that this book created a truly equal society. That doesn't mean that society doesn't have its problems, but those problems aren't directly related to gender and sex. Isn't this interesting? 

Overall, I really liked this story and will read the other books in the series. So, if you are looking for a LGBT+ fantasy story I strongly recommend this one. 
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