jessicareadsit's review
4.0
Imprisoned Heir is one of my top ten books for 2020!
This is my first book from River Starr and, from the moment I read the blurb, I knew I had to have it! River Starr has woven an intricate plotline for her debut novel that features an insanely addictive cast of characters.
Nyx, our female protagonist, is a modern-day female Robin Hood- stealing from the rich supernatural of Cornwall to provide for the poor. I must say I enjoyed reading Nyx as she was the perfect balance of funny and smart while maintaining her loyalty and humility.
She is quite a complex character, who just happens to find herself in truly extraordinarily messy circumstances. In the interest of keeping it spoiler-free, I will say I truly enjoyed all the facets of Nyx- both seen and unseen (wink wink).
When Nyx comes across an offer that's too good to refuse, she winds up being imprisoned for a crime she cannot remember committing with a one-way ticket to the dangerous underbelly of Atlantis's most dangerous prison.
What's a girl to do trapped with a sexy full-blooded winter fae, a hungry Vampire King, and a moody dragon shifter? This unlikely group will have to learn to rely on each other if they hope to escape, especially since their prison sentence has morphed into a sadistic version of the hunger games that is overflowing with deadly challenges. I loved this ragtag posse and truly appreciated the dysfunctional, haphazard relationships formed.
I was pleasantly surprised by how diabolical River Starr is with her plotting. The unexpected twists and turns throughout the novel kept me at the edge of my seat- from buried secrets being discovered to the deep burn of forbidden love.
My only critique for this book was the author's tendency to be slightly repetitive with details like how Zavian smells, or the fact that they are mates, etc. Fewer details in certain areas could have tightened up the novel and created a better flow. Despite this, I was floored by how unique and exciting this novel was and anxiously await book # 2 in the series.
Thank you to Xpresso Tours and the author for providing me with an arc of this book. All views and opinions expressed are my own.
This is my first book from River Starr and, from the moment I read the blurb, I knew I had to have it! River Starr has woven an intricate plotline for her debut novel that features an insanely addictive cast of characters.
Nyx, our female protagonist, is a modern-day female Robin Hood- stealing from the rich supernatural of Cornwall to provide for the poor. I must say I enjoyed reading Nyx as she was the perfect balance of funny and smart while maintaining her loyalty and humility.
She is quite a complex character, who just happens to find herself in truly extraordinarily messy circumstances. In the interest of keeping it spoiler-free, I will say I truly enjoyed all the facets of Nyx- both seen and unseen (wink wink).
When Nyx comes across an offer that's too good to refuse, she winds up being imprisoned for a crime she cannot remember committing with a one-way ticket to the dangerous underbelly of Atlantis's most dangerous prison.
What's a girl to do trapped with a sexy full-blooded winter fae, a hungry Vampire King, and a moody dragon shifter? This unlikely group will have to learn to rely on each other if they hope to escape, especially since their prison sentence has morphed into a sadistic version of the hunger games that is overflowing with deadly challenges. I loved this ragtag posse and truly appreciated the dysfunctional, haphazard relationships formed.
I was pleasantly surprised by how diabolical River Starr is with her plotting. The unexpected twists and turns throughout the novel kept me at the edge of my seat- from buried secrets being discovered to the deep burn of forbidden love.
My only critique for this book was the author's tendency to be slightly repetitive with details like how Zavian smells, or the fact that they are mates, etc. Fewer details in certain areas could have tightened up the novel and created a better flow. Despite this, I was floored by how unique and exciting this novel was and anxiously await book # 2 in the series.
Thank you to Xpresso Tours and the author for providing me with an arc of this book. All views and opinions expressed are my own.
shortandsweetreviewsbysam's review
4.0
Before I begin my review for Imprisoned Heir (Atlantis Institute for Dangerous Criminals book one) by River Starr, I would personally like to thank the author, the publishers and Xpresso Book Tours for the opportunity to read this ARC and I have reviewed it honestly.
One body, two souls.
Nyx will do anything to save her sister. When a heist turns sour and Nyx finds herself imprisoned in a supernatural prison for the worst of the worst. As if that weren't excitement enough, insert a passionate enemies to lovers affair and death defying trials, Nyx and her cell mates are about to discover just how ruthless the sea fae can be.
Imprisoned Heir features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ NA fantasy
○ Enemies to lovers
○ Supernatural prison
○ Paranormal romance
○ Mates
○ Dual consciousness
○ Trials/competitions
My overall rating for Imprisoned Heir is…
4 Stars!
I loved the unique flavour of this novel with the protagonist having two souls/ two consciousnesses, inside one body. One dark and desperate, the other innocent and impassioned. Add an intense and passionate, enemies to lovers romance, a supernatural prison, death defying trials and unpredictable developments, Starr has created an unimaginable tale. I can't wait to imprison myself in the rest of the series!
ania_star's review
4.0
There is something about this kind of book that just speaks to me. :) It has all the elements of the books I love: all kinds of paranormal being mixed together, reluctant team, and lots of badassery. :)
I love the setting, supernatural prison, especially the trials... :)
It's one of those books that you can't put down. Once I started it, I had to finish it in one sitting. :)
The story is full of unexpected twists and turns, an awesome storyline and so intense. :)
Loved it!
received from Xpresso Book Tours
I love the setting, supernatural prison, especially the trials... :)
It's one of those books that you can't put down. Once I started it, I had to finish it in one sitting. :)
The story is full of unexpected twists and turns, an awesome storyline and so intense. :)
Loved it!
received from Xpresso Book Tours
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