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The Goblin Emperor

Written by: Katherine Addison
Narrated by: Kyle McCarley
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"Challenging, invigorating, and unique." - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of The Lies of Locke Lamora

Maia, the youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it. But when his father and three sons in line for the throne are killed in an "accident," he has no choice but to take his place as the only surviving rightful heir. Entirely unschooled in the art of court politics, he has no friends, no advisors, and the sure knowledge that whoever assassinated his father and brothers could make an attempt on his life at any moment. Surrounded by sycophants eager to curry favour with the naive new emperor, and overwhelmed by the burdens of his new life, he can trust nobody. Amid the swirl of plots to depose him, offers of arranged marriages, and the spectre of the unknown conspirators who lurk in the shadows, he must quickly adjust to life as the Goblin Emperor.

© Katherine Addison 2021 (P) Penguin Audio and Rebellion Publishing 2021

 Epic Fantasy

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An 18 year accidentally becomes an emperor, and goes from one meeting to another for the whole book, with his trusty secretary by his side without whom, the empire would collapse (Go Csevet!) This book is just about the power of kindness. Maia is so kind to everyone he meets, because that's hiw his mother was. He's overcome by grief for his mother but he never stops being kind. I loved every minute of this. The side characters were also so well written. The narrator had voice cracks and laughs. All in all, the best book!

Best story with the best narration

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Loved it! A calm and well paced book set in a surprisingly delightful fantasy world.

A delignful coming of age story

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