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The Wizard Heir (the Heir Chronicles, Book 2) by Cinda Williams Chima
3 reviews
orchidlilly's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
I had no idea this was a sequel when I read it, and it still made perfect sense, which is a good thing. The world building and magic system are interesting, if a bit underdeveloped. Seph makes for a pretty OK protagonist. He has his flaws but isn't completely insufferable to read about. The political upheaval of the magic caste system is enjoyable to read about, even with how overplayed political upheavals and caste systems are in the YA genre. The plot as a whole is well thought out, and the twists are well done; insofar as that an observant reader can figure them out without it being too obvious, and nothing feels like it comes from nowhere. Madison could be a bit more of an individual, but I do like that she can hold her own and isn't just some swooning damsel for Seph to save and moon over. I look forward to seeing more of her. There are some questionable aspects, like how POC characters are described by their race first and foremost, and that the only two POC characters that are close to Seph die and are the only characters to stay dead. The somewhat rapey implications of the effect of wizards on human women are also a bit uncomfortable and completely unnecessary. Overall, though, I do think I'd like to read the rest of the series to see where it goes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Racism, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Cultural appropriation, and Alcohol
halcyonuncoil's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I love Seph from the bottom of my heart. He's also a piece of work, especially in the beginning of the book. I am writing this review a few years after reading said book, and I may be a bit hazy on the details, so I'm going to make this a spoiler free as possible.
This is the sequel to the wonderful Warrior Heir, following Seph McCauley who is a delinquent kid who keeps getting kicked out of schools for arson. Well jokes' on him, because the 'all boys reformatory school' he gets taken in to is... not going to let that happen.Which actually turns out to be a Really Bad Thing for Seph.
This is definitely a young adult book series as it does contain some serious issues, and follows the pov of a teenager, which can leave older readers feeling frustrated at decisions being made at times. I enjoy reading this book over but it gets dark to the point that even the happenings of the first book, which were pretty much textbook child abuse, seem rather tame by comparison for specific parts.
This is the sequel to the wonderful Warrior Heir, following Seph McCauley who is a delinquent kid who keeps getting kicked out of schools for arson. Well jokes' on him, because the 'all boys reformatory school' he gets taken in to is... not going to let that happen.
This is definitely a young adult book series as it does contain some serious issues, and follows the pov of a teenager, which can leave older readers feeling frustrated at decisions being made at times. I enjoy reading this book over but it gets dark to the point that even the happenings of the first book, which were pretty much textbook child abuse, seem rather tame by comparison for specific parts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Torture
I wasn't exactly sure how to tag this and I'm sure I missed some of the warnings, but there is a part later in the book where a character is graphically murdered
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