One night, an airship crashes, and an emperor dies. By morning, his exiled half-goblin son sits on the throne of a vast and perilous empire.
Raised far from the court that despised him, Maia has no allies, no training, and no idea whom to trust. Surrounded by schemers who see him as a puppet or a target, he must navigate the glittering dangers of politics, power, and betrayal while learning what it means to rule.
Every smile hides an agenda. Every favor carries a cost. Yet amid the treachery, Maia dares to hope for friendship, justice, and the chance to become more than a figurehead.
Katherine Addison’s The Goblin Emperor is a luminous tale of power, isolation, and the courage to lead with kindness.
