Greta and the Goblin King (Mylena Chronicles #1) http://www.yabookscentral.com/media/reviews/photos/thumbnail/200x285s/61/d6/b6/_greta-and-the-goblin-king-chloe-jacobs-1346635658.jpg Featured

Greta is possibly one of the best female main characters ever. ‘Cause you know what? She’s got guts. She’s got personality. And she kicks some serious butt. Being the only human (that she’s aware of) in an inhuman world, she gives up most of what makes her different; retaining a few spare aspects, her speech patterns for instance. She becomes a bounty hunter, not only because she needs to earn a living, but also, it seems, because she needs a sense of purpose. She needs a solid goal set before her to get her from week to week, to save her from the loneliness, because it’s hard to make friends when one mistake could get you killed.

Then there’s Isaac, the goblin king. This is one misunderstood guy. On one hand you have the super hunky love-interest. On the other you have a goblin who could very well be the villain, and Greta doesn’t know which is which. This is okay, because you don’t know who he really is either.

The only real complaint I have about this book is that it contains a slight love triangle – and you see it coming. This causes a couple pages of acute dread before you realize that something has happened beyond your wildest dreams. This has actually been done right. It feels real, like this girl is sincerely trying to figure out what she wants out of life, not just who she thinks likes her more. In a way, it’s also a choice between two worlds, two realities, not just two guys.

So I can’t really complain about that after all.

Chloe Jacobs has a very clear and precise writing style with excellent use of description when necessary without bogging down the fight scenes with it. All of the characters have a personality and a background, even if you don’t know what it is, and that shines out through their words and actions.

All and all this is a really good book that anyone who likes a little romance with their action, or a lot of action with their romance, or even just likes to hear about goblins having the living daylights kicked out of them, should enjoy immensely.

I know I did.

I actually won an eARC of this book via twitter, so I was super excited to get to reading and find out all about Greta and Goblin King! I was not disappointed. The book starts off with Greta tracking down a beast who has kidnapped a young goblin boy. As it turns out, Greta is the only human in a beastly world, and she has to hide her humanity or face being killed. Greta hunts down the beasts that have fully given over to the pull of the moon and become true monsters, and collects a reward for their heads. She soon learns that Isaac, the Goblin King is following her. He seems to follow her everywhere, even in her dreams. While she feels a certain pull to him, she knows she shouldn't trust him. I loved their story line. I liked Isaac's character a lot, and really enjoyed the scenes the two of them shared.

I really enjoyed reading this book. Greta is a fantastic heroine. She thinks she is selfish, but she isn't. She knows how to take care of herself and does a great job of taking care of others in the process. She is a great role model for young girls. She doesn't whine and she doesn't need a man to fulfill her life. I loved that about her. She wasn't pining away after some guy and that was all she could think about. No, she did her job, protected others, and yet fought her feelings for Isaac. Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty of romance, I just didn't feel it was the center of the book and I really appreciated that. I think there's a time and place for romance, and while it's definitely a big part of this book, it's not the central theme. Greta isn't defined by her feelings for Isaac, but by how she is able to take care of herself, care for others and put others first. A wonderful lesson we can all learn from.

I enjoyed the pace of the book as well. I was never bored, and honestly felt like the book flew by too quickly. I definitely want more of Greta and her world. A must read for those of you who enjoy fantasy romance. I give much love for Greta and the Goblin King!