
The Goblin Emperor
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel | 2015 | Winner | “Katherine Addison's warmly optimistic fantasy won for its utterly charming protagonist, its resistance to grimdark convention, and the refreshing thesis that kindness and decency can be genuinely heroic.” |
About This Book
Maia, the despised half-goblin youngest son of an elvish emperor, unexpectedly finds himself heir to the throne when his father and brothers are killed, and must navigate court intrigue with nothing but his innate kindness.
About the Author
Katherine Addison is the pen name of American author Sarah Monette. She won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel for The Goblin Emperor (2015). The Goblin Emperor is a beloved standalone fantasy novel about a young half-goblin who unexpectedly becomes emperor of an elvish realm and must navigate court politics entirely against his kind nature. Read more →
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