Publication Date: April 2014
Blurb:
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 half brothers 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.
What To Expect:
The Goblin Emperor is an adult fantasy standalone. You can expect political intrigue and a slow-burn, character-driven story with LGBTQ rep in side characters.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Light attraction; very vague sexual references
Violence: Moderate – Death and non-graphic descriptions of blood; ritual suicide; past physical abuse; mention of a past sexual assault
Substance Use: Mild – Characters drink alcohol and drunkenness is mentioned
Prejudices: Moderate – Racism, sexism, homophobia
Religious Themes: The characters practice a fantasy religion worshipping gods and goddesses. No real-world religious themes.
Other Topics: Mild – Infertility and miscarriage
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