Does The Goblin Emperor have a sequel?

While The Goblin Emperor is a standalone story with a complete narrative arc, the author has written other books set in the same world, exploring different characters and aspects of the Elflands.

What awards did The Goblin Emperor win?

The Goblin Emperor won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel and was nominated for the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, and World Fantasy Award, recognizing its unique approach to court fantasy.

Is The Goblin Emperor part of a larger series?

The Goblin Emperor is a standalone novel, meaning you do not need to read any other books to understand its plot or characters. It tells a complete story within its pages.

The Goblin Emperor

Fantasy High Fantasy

Pages: 480
Published: 2014
Language: English

Maiden, a young goblin, unexpectedly inherits the imperial throne. Thrust into a world of courtly intrigue and political maneuvering, he must learn to navigate the complex rules of the human empire while keeping his own secrets safe. Can he survive the treacherous path to becoming a just and capable ruler?

Prose complexity: 7/10

Complex Tense Thought-Provoking Atmospheric

Fish Out of Water Coming of Age Survival

Sarah Monette

Sarah Monette is an American fantasy and horror author born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in 1974. She holds a PhD in English literature from the University of Wisconsin, where she specialized in Renaissance revenge tragedy, and lives near Madison. Under her own name she wrote the Doctrine of Labyrinths series and the Iskryne novels co-authored with Elizabeth Bear. In 2009, after her publisher balked at her sales numbers, she began releasing fantasy under the pen name Katherine Addison, starting with...

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Goblin Emperor have a sequel?
While The Goblin Emperor is a standalone story with a complete narrative arc, the author has written other books set in the same world, exploring different characters and aspects of the Elflands.
What awards did The Goblin Emperor win?
The Goblin Emperor won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel and was nominated for the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, and World Fantasy Award, recognizing its unique approach to court fantasy.
Is The Goblin Emperor part of a larger series?
The Goblin Emperor is a standalone novel, meaning you do not need to read any other books to understand its plot or characters. It tells a complete story within its pages.