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The Heir by Kiera Cass

12 reviews

lucia_without_j's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

I really tried to like this book. I really do. I liked to see America and Maxon grown up together and having 4 amazing children. It was interesting to also see Marlee and Lucy and Aspen and May. I love how they managed to improve society. I love a lot about this but one huge problem made me rate this 3 stars: main character. I can't explain how annoying she is. That is it. You have to read it yourself to understand what I mean because I can't explain it all in this little review.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Death of parent

bookishlittleme's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted tense slow-paced

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

3.0

 I really enjoyed the first 3 books of the selection and I like the twist of a female lead selection however this book feels a bit like a long prologue for the next book in the series (The Crown). Since the book is so slow paced the ending felt rushed 

since what I would perceive as the climax of the story happens in the last chapter when Queen America suffers a heart attack and Eadlyn’s brother, Ahren elopes with the French princess, Camille.

 

I think this surprise ending would have worked if there were more moments in The Heir that eluded to the ending. There were some details from the original trilogy that could have clued us in however they weren’t large enough in America’s original story for me to remember them now. 

 

Although the book is plot driven I do enjoy that the protagonist, Eadlyn is called on her personality flaws. Since she is a princess she is the type to put comfort before everything else so it’s good to see that she is questioned by the people closest to her in her life. Although she isn’t the most loveable character her imperfections give her room to improve as a person in the next book.Some of my favourite characters that I would consider loveable are Kile Woodwork, Henri Jaakoppi, Neena the maid, Ahren Schreave, Kaden Schreave and Fox Wesley. 

 

Overall, I did enjoy the story. It’s not my favourite out of the selection series (The One is my favourite😉) however I’m still excited to finish the series! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment

The Sexual Harrassment/Assault-

Eadlyn has a date that goes badly since the boy acts inappropriately in attempts to take advantage of her. Ahren punches the boy in the face (this is the first instance of violence) and he does not appear again for the rest of the novel other than being mentioned.

This moment is not very graphic and quite brief but is still disturbing. Violence -

Shortly after the first incident that I described, Eadlyn goes on a group cooking ‘date’ with 4 of the selected boys. One of the boys has anger issues and when something doesn’t go his way he starts a fight with another boy.

This is another brief moment that isn’t described in great detail. Sex - There are no sex scenes in the story but there are moments that elude to one happening.

Kile and Eadlyn have a friends with benefit sort of relationship. It’s mostly kissing but at one point she tries to pull his shirt off but they decide not to continue.