An orphan.
An outcast.
A prince.
And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.
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.
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Magical.
I have read the first book in An Ember In Ashes series, but it has been a long time since I read it. I recall liking the book and being intrigued by the universe; Heir was no different, and of course, I enjoyed that it took place in the same world. I couldn't put this book down for hours, even though I knew I should be sleeping. I was captivated by Aiz, Sirisha, and Quil, and I wanted to know where their adventures would take them. I enjoyed each of the characters' stories, but Sirsha was my favorite; something about her makes you love her. I adored her connection, Quil, and he may have believed he loved someone else, but I believe Sirsha was the one he had been waiting for all along. I can't wait to see what happens next between the two. After that ending, I wish for the next book in the series to be released soon.
Sirsha is not someone you want to mess with, which is what I liked about her character: how tough she was. She was my favorite point-of-view character in this novel. In that finale, I had a feeling that some twist was coming, but even I didn't see it coming, and now I must wait to see what happens next, which I can't seem to get out of my mind. The connection between Quil and her made me believe that something would happen when they met. I had a feeling that they were both trying to deny it. I wondered if the two of them would last, and I found myself rooting for them.
The only thing I regret is not starting this book earlier. For An Ember In Ashes , I wish I had read the entire series because if I had, I would have had a better understanding of the world. I now must read the novels again before the next installment of the series comes out. If I'm being completely honest, I'm not sure how to feel about Aiz. Because of how complicated her character may be, she is the most difficult to read of all the characters in the novel. You can never be sure what to anticipate from her. You can't help but be intrigued by her, though. I can't wait to see what she will do next. Any fantasy reader should read this book, especially if they have read An Ember in Ashes , a story you will talk about for days.
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