The Grief of Stones
Ratings26
Average rating4.3
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Ratings26
Average rating4.3
THE THIRD BOOK SET IN THE AWARD WINNING WORLD OF THE GOBLIN EMPEROR. Celehar, The Witness for the Dead of Amalo, stumbles upon a scandal in the city that leads to murder and a journey of discovery, loss and love. Celehar's life as the Witness for the Dead of Amalo grows less isolated as his circle of friends grows larger. He has been given an apprentice to teach, and he has stumbled over a scandal of the city--the foundling girls. Orphans with no family to claim them and no funds to buy an apprenticeship. Foundling boys go to the Prelacies; foundling girls are sold into service, or worse. At once touching and shattering, Celehar's witnessing for one of these girls will lead him into the depths of his own losses. The love of his friends will lead him out again.
Series
2 primary books4 released booksThe Cemeteries of Amalo is a 4-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Katherine Addison.
Series
3 primary books5 released booksThe Goblin Emperor is a 5-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Katherine Addison.
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A very satisfying read. The sort of book that leaves you feeling you spent your time in its presence well.
Addison is really great. This is a direct follow-up to the last book, Witness For The Dead, with the same protagonist. I liked this more than that one, but not as much as The Goblin Emperor. I think part of why I liked it more than Witness is that I had a better idea of what I was getting into, whereas I thought Witness would be closer than it was to Goblin Emperor. The story doesn't have a lot of twists and turns, though, it's pretty straightforward.
This book was good, much better than the previous, I think it's because the main character had more development by this point and the mystery was better done. Celehar is also given an apprentice and the banter and character dynamics between the two is fun. This book is fun, and I would recommend it to people who want a mystery set in a fantasy setting.
I have reconciled with myself, after three books in this universe, that I just despise the names. I hate them. Sorry, Katherine Addison, they are needless complex and confusing. Especially listening to a mystery on audio, I just never have any concept of who any character is. Which is a problem for a mystery because reveals and twists mean nothing. “Oh wow, it's Belmforahingseringpolis!” but I don't remember who the hell Belmforahingseringpolis is or why that's surprising. So I will probably refrain from reading any books published in this world going forward, but I do think they're well written and entertaining.
7/10
