There is a whole page that would make Alex Louis Armstrong proud.

The world building could definitely use some refining, I'm struggling to understand how or what evolution is in context to this world.

This book is consistently heartwarmingly adorable. Especially in regards to Belamus' relationship with his mother and sister.

I do have some strong ick feelings on the sexualization of characters like Belamus' sister (who is 7!) when they
Goblin's "evolve". (Why does she have boobs? Like SERIOUSLY?!)

Which makes me feel bad for getting giggles out of Balmus' being a smol child, and having a normal conversation for a grown man.

While I honestly loved this book, SO MUCH. I am not sure I will continue on as I'm not really that interested in the foreshadowed conflict (rivalry?). So I'm not sure I will pick up the next book.