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Book Review of The Goblin Emperor

The Goblin Emperor
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Stripped of its fantastical elements, the "The Goblin Emperor" is a relatively simple and unoriginal tale of court intrigue. The elements of fantasy, on the other hand, are quite creative and unique, and I found myself wishing that these had been more thoroughly developed, as they showed promise for an elaborate and intriguing world. (Perhaps a sequel...?) In spite of these observations, I found the book compulsively readable. It's a heart-warming tale about a good-hearted, well-intentioned underdog who just wants to do the right thing. I normally read several books at once, but this one I read straight through.