The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison Summary
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In a world of grimdark fantasy, "The Goblin Emperor" offers hope without sacrificing complexity. This award-winning phenomenon swept fantasy's Grand Slam nominations with its linguistic brilliance and warm storytelling. What makes readers crave more of Maia's court intrigue despite its standalone status?
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From Outcast to Emperor: A Life Transformed Overnight
Imagine waking up one morning to discover you've inherited an empire. For Maia Drazhar, this isn't a dream but a bewildering reality. At eighteen, this half-goblin son of the elven emperor finds himself thrust from isolated exile into the imperial throne room after his father and three elder brothers perish in an airship crash. Having endured a decade of cruelty under his guardian Setheris following his goblin mother's death, Maia possesses neither the education nor connections needed to rule. Yet as the Untheileneise Court's labyrinthine politics unfold around him, something unexpected emerges - beneath his uncertainty lies a compassionate heart and surprising political instinct that might just make him the emperor the Elflands never knew it needed.
Navigating a Maze of Strangers and Secrets
The Bridge That Would Change an Empire
Betrayal in the Night
The Winter Emperor Comes Into His Own
Building Bridges of Understanding
Compassion as Revolutionary Power
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