Reviews with content warning for Torture - The Inadequate Heir

Reviews tagging 'Torture'

The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen

18 reviews

sandonat's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I really liked the two main characters, especially at the beginning. I think the banter and falling in love could have been a little longer and more detailed. At points the plot was pretty good- I liked when Keris seemed really clever and capable. But by the end I was kind of over the risk everyone else for this one person. It felt like it comprised his morals for him to just risk everyone else when I wish he was just more clever and out manuevered everyone else. Also it was kinda annoying that I already knew all the major plot points from the previous books.

Content Warnings

relin's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Content Warnings

kyoko2a's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Content Warnings

ktbeth143's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional hopeful tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

While I think I like Aren and Lara as main characters better, Keris’s and Zara’s story is undoubtedly better—so much so I feel like it’s a whole level above The Bridge Kingdom. The plot and literary techniques are sound and captivating. The political strategy is so intriguing it keeps readers’ attention AND keeps them guessing. The character development is stronger, and the tie between each of their motivations, the choices they make, and the way things play out is more consistent than in the first two books.

Of course, all of these things mean this is an incredibly long book and some readers might feel it drags. But if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded with a complex story-masterpiece that will grip you.

Unfortunately, I do think you have to read the first two books in order to understand this one—even though much of this one’s timeline overlaps the second book. If you’re a fan of love stories, you won’t mind that. But if you prefer more plot that love story, you might have trouble with the first two. The second one though does give you hints of the thrill this book is so good a delivering.

I would reccomend this to readers who like the politics in Game of Thrones and Throne of Glass, reluctant heroes, star-crossed lovers, and epic adventures.

Content Warnings

sophierosemaria's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Danielle Jensen got me into fantasy, and she keeps me going. Great book and can’t wait to read the 4th one!

Content Warnings

mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

I think 3.5⭐. I enjoyed it, but not as much as the original duology. In the beginning I could feel the chemistry between Zara and Karis..but as the book went on, it fell a little flat. Not sure how I'm going to feel about the plot going into the next book. We'll see 🤞🤞

Content Warnings

juliettewood's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

Keris and Zarrah make Aren and Lara look bland.

I literally kept thinking to myself “how on earth is there still so much of the book left?!”

Content Warnings

narsere's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous slow-paced

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

2.25

Content Warnings

hannahmichele5's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Content Warnings

booksalacarte's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

2.75

The inadequate Heir- 3⭐️ 3🌶️

An Endless War. A Forbidden Love.

A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths. The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. And the second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves.

The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and countless more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her. And to kill the Veliant prince who leads them.

Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, Maridrinian causes Zarrah to question whether the violence she’s perpetrated is justice or a crime. And as she continues to meet the nameless man each night, she finds common ground—and fiery passion–in his arms.

But when identities are revealed, Zarrah must decide whether to embrace a chance at peace… or march to the drums of war

✨My Opinion✨

This story overlaps with book 2, just from a different set of POV’s. I didn’t really like rehashing an old story. It didn’t feel as well flushed out as the second book did… even with the reused dialogue. Maybe because I already knew the outcome, the steaks didn’t feel as high. I’m glad that book 4 will be new content… but I’m guessing now that a 3rd couple will be introduced and their story will overlap what has already happened. Maybe Aren’s sister and her arranged marriage? It’s a lot of the same plot to have 6 books focus

Content Warnings

More...