The AI Shelf · UK · Week 42, 2026
The Goblin Emperor
by Katherine Addison
On 3 lists this week. Here is how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend it, and the reader questions that bring it up.
- #17Epic fantasy novels8%
6 of 72 answers · steady (was #73, within the normal wobble)
- Live shelf
- 13%
- Memory shelf
- 0%
It came up when readers asked:
- “Are there any underrated or lesser-known epic fantasy novels that deserve more attention? I'm fed up of seeing the same big names recommended all the time.”
- “Can you recommend some good grimdark epic fantasy with morally grey characters and plenty of political scheming?”
- “I absolutely loved The Name of the Wind. What other epic fantasy books are similar to it?”
- #57Urban fantasy novels1%
1 of 72 answers · first week of this list
- Live shelf
- 2%
- Memory shelf
- 0%
It came up when readers asked:
- “Can you recommend a cosy urban fantasy to read on a rainy weekend? Something easy and fun that I can get lost in.”
- #91Young adult novels1%
1 of 72 answers · steady (was #46, within the normal wobble)
- Live shelf
- 2%
- Memory shelf
- 0%
It came up when readers asked:
- “Can you recommend some underrated YA novels that most people haven't heard of but are actually brilliant?”
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