Heir (Heir #1) by Sabaa Tahir - A Review

 "An orphan. An outcast. A prince.

And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees."

Heir by Sabaa Tahir

Heir is a YA fantasy and the first book in the Heir duology by my favourite Sabaa Tahir. 

It is set in the same world as The Ember in the Ashes quartet but around 20 years later. We meet new characters that have their adventures and troubles as well as old favourites.

You can read Heir without reading AEITA but I recommend reading the previous series first because then you will better understand the world. There are also some minor spoilers. 

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.

I really liked reading Heir. It is fast-paced and has a lot of action as well. It has some plot twists and revelations that you couldn't predict and that makes it even better. It has a strong character development with lovable characters. 

I also enjoyed that we get to know more about the world that was first introduced in The Ember in the Ashes and of course I want more of it. 

Rating: 4 Stars

About the book

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.

See you in the next post and don't forget to keep reading!!!

Athina