The Goblin Emperor

Maia is the youngest son of the Emperor and was never meant to lead, let alone see the Imperial Court again. He's been long exiled due to his heritage. His mother, the third and regretted Empress, was a goblin.  When a crash kills the Emperor and three older sons, Maia finds himself the unexpected (and unwanted) Emperor.

I thought this story was beautiful. I felt so much for Maia due to his childhood abuse and the gentle manner in which he took on each challenge before him. I loved him for not becoming the monsters who raised him once he had the power to do so.