A review by elaine707
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

The lonely, forgotten Goblin child suddenly rises to power and must traverse the complicated political world that is not so kind to his Goblin kind. What he really wants and has always only wanted is a friend. 

It's slow at points, but watching him grow and learn to trust is fun.