Publication Date: Oct 2024
Synopsis:
Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite.
Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up.
QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need.
Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives―and their hearts. Literally.
What To Expect:
Heir is the first book in a duology, taking place in the same world as the Ember in the Ashes series. You can expect a fast-paced YA fantasy with a diverse cast. There is a vague open door romance and LGBTQ representation among side characters.
Content Warnings:
Language: Moderate
Sexual Content: Open door – Two vague open door scenes; frequent innuendo and talk of lovers
Violence: Moderate – War violence and murder, including the murder of children, occur throughout but are not overly graphic
Substance Use: Mild – Mentions of alcohol and drinking
Prejudices: Mild – Racism
Religious Themes: Fantasy religions are present in the story and actively influence the plot. No real-world religious themes.
Other Topics: Grief & trauma
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