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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
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
belle13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
❤️Enemies to Lovers
❤️Forbidden Romance
❤️Star Crossed Lovers
❤️Plotting, Intrigue, Twists & Turns
❤️High Stakes
❤️Villains Galore
❤️Secret Identities
❤️Dual POV
Amount of spice:🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️.5
Danielle really does love making her characters absolutely go through it, these two did not get a second of peace I swear but I also totally ate it up. I really enjoyed this one and loved both Zarrah and Keris but I didn’t connect with them in the same way I did with Lara and Aren and I think this was just because it felt like a lot of the story really dragged. They spent such a huge portion of the book in Vencia inside the palace that in the end I did lose just the tiniest bit of interest.
In saying this, I’m really invested in this series now and I want to see what happens to all of these characters I’ve come to love so much so I’ll be diving into the next one. I also thought Keris was such an interesting MMC because we’re so used to seeing the tough, battle worn and classically muscled sexy mmc in romantasy and Keris really isn’t that. He’s intellectual and soft (not in a bad way). He finds violence really hard to deal with and relies heavily on his wit and smarts and I love that.
I would recommend it if you loved The Bridge Kingdom and wanted to learn more about Keris and Zarrah and you adore a forbidden romance.
❤️Forbidden Romance
❤️Star Crossed Lovers
❤️Plotting, Intrigue, Twists & Turns
❤️High Stakes
❤️Villains Galore
❤️Secret Identities
❤️Dual POV
Amount of spice:🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️.5
Danielle really does love making her characters absolutely go through it, these two did not get a second of peace I swear but I also totally ate it up. I really enjoyed this one and loved both Zarrah and Keris but I didn’t connect with them in the same way I did with Lara and Aren and I think this was just because it felt like a lot of the story really dragged. They spent such a huge portion of the book in Vencia inside the palace that in the end I did lose just the tiniest bit of interest.
In saying this, I’m really invested in this series now and I want to see what happens to all of these characters I’ve come to love so much so I’ll be diving into the next one. I also thought Keris was such an interesting MMC because we’re so used to seeing the tough, battle worn and classically muscled sexy mmc in romantasy and Keris really isn’t that. He’s intellectual and soft (not in a bad way). He finds violence really hard to deal with and relies heavily on his wit and smarts and I love that.
I would recommend it if you loved The Bridge Kingdom and wanted to learn more about Keris and Zarrah and you adore a forbidden romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and War
booksalacarte's review against another edition
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
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Gaslighting
saramarinho's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
aniwisniewski's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Gore, and Gaslighting
Minor: Incest, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Trafficking
psydneigh's review against another edition
slow-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
3.5
I wanted to love this book, but I just didn’t. I wished it had picked up at the end of book 2. We already knew they had a thing going, I didn’t need to see this part. It took me so long to get through and I didn’t realize this book is essentially set up for book 4. Will continue the series still.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and War
maira_h's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The thing I loved about The Bridge Kingdom and The Traitor Queen was the balance between the plot and the romance. I felt like The Inadequate Heir focused a bit more on the romance than I would have liked that the plot felt kind of... flat. While reading, I found myself constantly getting distracted. I wasn't properly invested in the characters or the plot.
Zarrah and Keris were pretty average, to be honest. Zarrah was described as a well known warrior/ general but not much of her skills was being displayed. Same with Keris, he was said to be really clever but not much of his wit was being showcased. Their relationship was not really believable nor memorable, to me. They were constantly mentioning their desire for each other to the point that it felt more like lust rather than love– not that there's anything wrong with lust but I would have preferred more of an emotional connection first. (There was a spicy scene that took place through a window and I was a bit put off by it, to be honest.)
The plot at least was enjoyable to read about, mostly because this book took place right at the end of The Bridge Kingdom and spanned throughout the timeline of The Traitor Queen. Seeing glimpses of Aren and Lara was super fun. They stole the show even when they were not the main characters. Other than that, since we already knew what happened, I wasn't really surprised or shocked by certain revelations.
I was contemplating whether to continue on with the series but the last 3 chapters of the book was pretty interesting, so I guess l'll give the next one a chance.
Zarrah and Keris were pretty average, to be honest. Zarrah was described as a well known warrior/ general but not much of her skills was being displayed. Same with Keris, he was said to be really clever but not much of his wit was being showcased. Their relationship was not really believable nor memorable, to me. They were constantly mentioning their desire for each other to the point that it felt more like lust rather than love– not that there's anything wrong with lust but I would have preferred more of an emotional connection first. (There was a spicy scene that took place through a window and I was a bit put off by it, to be honest.)
The plot at least was enjoyable to read about, mostly because this book took place right at the end of The Bridge Kingdom and spanned throughout the timeline of The Traitor Queen. Seeing glimpses of Aren and Lara was super fun. They stole the show even when they were not the main characters. Other than that, since we already knew what happened, I wasn't really surprised or shocked by certain revelations.
I was contemplating whether to continue on with the series but the last 3 chapters of the book was pretty interesting, so I guess l'll give the next one a chance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and War
iamsammie27's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Torture and War