These Violent Delights (Goblin)

When Zelda inherits a magic castle, it comes with ten half-starved soldiers, empty coffers, and a serious attitude problem. The castle drains her energy like a magical parasite, her half-sister wants her dead, and the local tribes are betting on how long she'll last. At least the neighboring warlord is handsome... when he's not fighting off her other suitor. But things get interesting when a monster-breeding cult leader decides to add "castle ownership" to her collection of body modifications. Between training flying squads, managing a clothes-obsessed castle, and keeping her uncle from dying gloriously in battle, Zelda's got her hands full. Good thing she's got a plan. It might be crazy, but that runs in the family. The latest standalone novella in the beloved Goblin series delivers dark humor, unconventional romance, and a heroine who refuses to do things the easy way. After all, what's the point of inheriting a magic castle if you can't make it move? No explicit content. For fans of unconventional fantasy who like their magic with a side of snark. Perfect for readers who enjoy: * Strong heroines who don't take themselves too seriously * Fantasy politics with bite * Magical buildings with personality * Found family dynamics with a dash of warfare If you enjoyed the Howl's Moving Castle but wanted more politics and warriors, this is your book. Readers are saying: “My favorite thing was definitely the living castle with the personality, and it had a satisfying violent end as promised.” "Reminds me of The Goblin Emperor's political maneuvering mixed with Gail Carriger's humor. The castle magic system is unique though - I've never seen anything like it." "Fans of T. Kingfisher's Clocktaur War will appreciate the blend of practical characters and unconventional magic. It has that same mix of humor and serious stakes." "It's got the political complexity of Katherine Addison's work but with more action and a dash of Patricia Briggs' tribal dynamics. Perfect for readers who like their fantasy with both brains and brawn." "If you enjoyed Sarah J. Maas's throne politics but wanted less romance and more strategy, try this. It's like Game of Thrones meets Howl's Moving Castle, but with goblins and a sense of humor."