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>The Carryx series

Weird. There's a species called Carryx too in a series from James S.A. Corey called "The Captive's War".

That's the one I mean! Can never remember the names of the books/series, hence the gesture.

Hiron Ennes is brilliant. Deep without fluff or lenghty exposition. If you liked The Works of Vermin - her other book, Leech is also brilliant. Another very good gothic fantasy novel is Tower of Mud and Straw by Yaroslav Barsukov.

Starting Goblin Emperor based on your recommend.