A review by crazyasahare1
Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"I told them when they ran me out of the hall that I'd come back to walk on their graves"

I could not put this book down. Which I really was hoping for that reaction. I was doing that classic meme. One more chapter! 

It's kind of painful watching (reading) Will hide he's true identity. Hiding who he once was. And I love who he once was. It's so nice to see a story with a villain as the MC. Even if he is trying to be good. Will is so scared of them finding out who he used to be. And I feel so sorry for him. There is so much more to his past life that as the stories have been passed down have been wiped away. 

James is such an intense character. Holding a confidence the others don't. He's embraced who he is. Who they made him be. But he also has many layers. And I'm just going to say. He's my favourite character in this series. 

The other characters are pretty bad ass too. Like Violet. The "best" fighter in the group. It's interesting seeing how each of them fit in this story and world. The magic system is really cool too. I can't wait for book 3. I want it now. 

I received a copy of this arc through Netgally for an honest review.