The Goblin Emperor

De: Katherine Addison

Narrado por: Kyle McCarley

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

©2022 Katherine Addison (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Challenging, invigorating, and unique. If courtly intrigue is your wine of choice, The Goblin Emperor is the headiest vintage I've come across in years.” (Scott Lynch, best-selling author of The Lies of Locke Lamora)

“I enjoyed The Goblin Emperor a great deal. I was sucked right into her world of goblins, elves, and airships, and was anxious to the very end to find out how Maia, the unwanted halfblood son of the Emperor, who finds himself unexpectedly on the throne, learns to navigate the intrigues and danger of the imperial court. An engrossing read!” (Kristen Britain, New York Times best-selling author of Blackveil)

Compelling, nuanced story with wonderful narration

If you are looking for classic fantasy or an action-packed story, then this isn't it. What it is, though, is a beautifully told story of a compelling character navigating extraordinary circumstances. The plot is rich, and the characterization is intimate and nuanced. The names can be difficult to follow, but, if you let the narrative move forward, the context either becomes clear or you find that recognizing a particular character is not required. By the end, you have run the gauntlet with Maia to arrive at a wholly satisfying and enjoyable conclusion.

The narration is simply wonderful in all respects. In particular, the voices are distinct and consistent, which helps immensely with keeping the characters straight.

Just okay

I'm sure there are people who enjoy this style of story but its not for me. While it's clearly well written the abundance of invented but unexplained words, cultural references, and locations create a pretty but uneventful story.

This is an incredible read, 10/10 recommend!

I absolutely loved everything about this book. Sarah Monette beautifully weaves social intrigue, and the human experience into a fantastical world full of relatable, moving characters. I just read it again a month after the first read through. I enjoy it so much and found much that I had missed the first read through. A delight, go read this book!

Big Fan

This is such a well constructed book, even when I'm stuck in the miasma of Maia's self-deprecating thoughts, I'm having fun. it's deeply political, but Maia's success is dependent on choosing to be a better person than those who treat him terribly

Uplifting and beautifully written

I wasn’t sure about this book. It was so highly rated but seemed to be about nothing but court intrigue in a world with complex names. Nonetheless I gave it a try and I was rewarded. It’s comforting and inspiring. If you’re looking for a thoughtful and inclusive story about growth and forgiveness I highly recommend this book.