DNF at 30%. I'm not rating this, but I couldn't see myself giving this higher than 2 stars if I'd gone on with it. 
 This book wasn't for me. I want to start off by saying that I rarely read contemporary, and although I love fantasy on the whole, the subgenre of urban fantasy can be kind of hit-or-miss for me. The Goblins of Bellwater had a unique premise--creepy goblins that lure people into the forest + mysterious kidnappings and quests--not to mention a GORGEOUS cover. Unfortunately, the story itself was a bit too heavily focused on the banalities of ordinary life in the town for my taste, and I struggled to connect to the characters. I think this book could be a great read for some, but I never really got into it. 
 I don't have much to day about the plot or world or writing, because there was nothing about them that stood out to me, but I do have a few things to say about the characters. 
 Kit just wasn't interesting or compelling to me in any way. Which I was frustrated about, because I really wanted to like him as a character. He's a mechanic who makes driftwood sculptures on the side and also is the resident goblin-liaison of his town.....that sounds like a recipe for a fascinating character, right? Wrong. I just couldn't get over how....ordinary and plain he was. Like pasta without any salt. 
 ALSO: let's not forget the fact that from the very second he met Livy he immediately sexualized her in a way that I honestly found repulsive. 
 ...she was an older babe with a nice rack and blondish hair that curled in a way he liked, and sweet pouty lips. 
 Have we not moved past the point where female characters must be grossly objectified every time they're introduced to a man??? Up until that point the book had felt like a pretty standard urban fantasy, but when I read this line it felt like I'd been catapulted face-first into a skeevy, poorly-written romance novel. It was like "oh, wow, better go check off unnecessary overobjectification of women on the list of required douchey male character traits that I should have expected." Maybe Kit has a character arc that allows him to grow past it, but I just didn't care enough to keep going and find out. 
 Livy wasn't much better, and I had a similar issue with the way she talked about her sister's depression. 
 Why would Skye be depressed? She was a resilient, happy person, with so much going for her and plenty to look forward to. It made no sense. 
 I know this is only one line, and Skye isn't actually depressed, just enchanted by goblins, but I think it's important to point out that that isn't how depression works. You don't need to have a horrible life to be affected by depression, it isn't brought on by a series of predictable causes. The idea that depression can't happen to people with what appear to be perfect lives is ridiculous and even harmful. Livy also tells people that it probably has to do with Skye being an artist and having a "moody temperament." I do know the author has stated that Livy was intentionally portrayed as somewhat ignorant of mental health issues. Since I haven't finished the book, I can't speak to how this ultimately treated. However, I've seen a few reviews since from readers who didn't feel this was handled especially well. (If you've read the book and have an opinion on this matter, I'd be very interested to hear what you thought!) 
 I don't really have anything to say about Skye or Grady. They seemed slightly better, but the developing romantic relationships were pretty meh as well. I didn't feel any chemistry, and there was ultimately nothing to keep me reading past the first third. 
 I'd like to thank the publisher for providing an ARC via NetGalley. 
 Review also posted on my blog.