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The Goblin Emperor

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Kyle Mccarley
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Ratings
Book
8
Narrator
3
Release Date
June 22, 2021
Duration
17 hours 53 minutes
Summary
The Goblin Emperor is a vividly imagined fantasy of court intrigue and dark magics in a steampunk-inflected world, by a brilliant young talent, Katherine Addison.

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 favor with the naïve 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 specter of the unknown conspirators who lurk in the shadows, he must quickly adjust to life as the Goblin Emperor. All the while, he is alone, and trying to find even a single friend . . . and hoping for the possibility of romance, yet also vigilant against the unseen enemies that threaten him, lest he lose his throne–or his life.

Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor is an exciting fantasy novel, set against the pageantry and color of a fascinating, unique world.

Within THE CHRONICLES OF OSRETH

The Goblin Emperor

The Cemeteries of Amalo trilogy
The Witness for the Dead
The Grief of Stones
The Tomb of Dragons

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books
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Profile Avatar Chris M. Feb 2026

This is not a typical fantasy book full of action and magic. This is a fantasy book focusing on court politics and interpersonal diplomacy. I found a lot of the names were unique and hard to remember, so I lost track of the characters. Although it is not what I expected, the author does a great job with navigating the dialogue and relationships, and the narrator is excellent for the focus of the book. I wondered if I would finish listening to the audiobook once my expectations were dashed, however I found myself wanting to find out what happens to the main character.

The Goblin Emperor

The Goblin Emperor

Author: Katherine Addison
Read by: Kyle Mccarley
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