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: Domestic abuse, Grief, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Confinement, Sexual content, and Torture
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, Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and War
sami_leigh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Physical abuse, Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent and Suicide
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