The half-goblin third son of an elvish emperor's cast-off fourth wife, Maia has no expectation of ever becoming the ruler of the Elflands. But then his father and two half-brothers are killed in a zeppelin crash, and, unlikely as EVERYONE finds it, Maia is suddenly the new emperor. The Goblin Emperor follows Maia's awkward transition from banished embarrassment to imperial rule, and bring along a surprising amount of hope for the future of the Elflands. Perhaps because of his rough upbringing, Maia is kind, thoughtful, and, yes, naive — but he also takes the unwanted job seriously, and wants the best for the empire. While the names and speaking styles were confusing, I very much enjoyed this book, and I look forward to discussing it with the Orcs & Aliens on Monday.
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