Reviews

An Heir Comes to Rise by Chloe C. Peñaranda

redalei's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

roisinmarie_'s review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I love fantasy, and this book is quintessential fantasy. I enjoyed Faythe, the main character, and her refreshing friendship with her childhood best friend Jakon. They had a very close relationship, more like brother and sister, and it was very cute to read. I liked the introduction to Marlowe and her oracle powers. I loved the idea of nightwalking, and that Faythe can go one step further and read people’s minds. 

I did find it ever so slightly predictable, for example Nik being the Prince, but I enjoyed it never-the-less. It was a slightly slower start to a fantasy series, but the world has been steadily introduced and it is clear that the series will have a developed plot. I will absolutely continue with reading the series and I think it will only continue to get better.

maddiefisherreads's review against another edition

3.0

This feels like an introduction. I like the characters and world, the setup is compelling and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series. Not a knockout as a stand-alone, hence only 3 stars. The map is really intriguing, and makes me think the story will deliver on whole-world impact and stakes as the series continues. I’ve got high hopes, but this first installment isn’t enough to warrant my recommendation to others until I see expansion in complexity of the overall story and more character development.

tired_cicada's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

It was fun, the story doesn't really pick up until 3/4 of the way through. Some of the character were really wodden, and the ending was FINE but it was simultaneously rushed and dragged out. Like

Spoiler

you're telling me she's getting buddy-buddy with her captors who lite ally less than an hour ago were actively deciding if they were going to kill her? That whole emotional turmoil, the natural distrust is just, poof brushed over, but we have time to sit and talk about what she had for dinner?

. And I'm sorry, I know other people have said it but naming your main character Faythe (pronounced like Faith) and having her face off against the Fae is just lazy. 

Don't get me wrong, I liked it, I will be picking up the next book. I've been told the author's writing improves with each book, so I'm willing to give her that chance. 

melago9210's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

cait_robi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

shelbybroeders's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

tatereadstiktok's review against another edition

5.0

4.75 stars

I loved the world building, I thought the story was really interesting and unique in the sense that I don't think I've read about Nightwalkers before, or where Fae only have minimal abilities and there are rare forms possessing different magical abilities.

I enjoyed the found family elements of this book, the romance was predictable but I still really enjoyed it, but there were also plot twists you didn't anticipate and hiccups in the story that took you by surprise.

The reason this book gets 4.75 and not the full 5 stars is because there were times when I was reading the book and elements just didn't seem necessary and there were times where it took a bit too long to get to the point and move the plot along. I think the relationship and development between Nik and Faythe needed a bit more attention, I enjoyed how it started but I think it needed more explanation and more time to build. It seemed kinda sudden, and Nik's intrigue with Faythe never really seemed to be explained, he was too soft and curious too suddenly?

I really enjoyed seeing a strong female lead connect with another strong female character, and then finding out they're fated together as almost sidekicks to one another? Loved it. Need more books centered around strong female characters (either that or I'm not finding enough of them to read).

I can't wait to continue this story and see how Faythe reclaims herself and her power!

nm_reads92's review

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

dmfisher's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75