A review by tylerlee_readsnow
Heir by Sabaa Tahir

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 

Gather, gather and listen well… 

 

OH MY SKIES. I am so so honored to have read this arc and also am devastated at finishing it. Thank you NetGalley and Penguin for the opportunity. 

 

Set 20 years after the end of the AEITA quartet, Heir follows 3 new characters that we are able to get deeply attached to. 

Quil the crowned prince and future Emperor Invictus of the Empire, Aiz a Kegari windsmither, and Sirsha an outcast tracker. 

 

I truly don’t even know how to talk about this book. When I finished it I immediately wanted to start rereading (I still might, who knows). 

 

I loved how this story was completely new, but reading in this universe feels like coming home. I did get attached to these new characters very quickly - that is the magic of Sabaa Tahir’s writing. I am already so nervous for the next book, I’m so scared. She’s gonna hurt them I know she is and I’m not ready. 

 

You don’t necessarily have to have read the An Ember in the Ashes quartet to read this, I would highly recommend. Having the background makes the little Easter eggs much more emotional. Also, since it does take place 20 years after the quartet, there are several spoilers that you will run into if you decide to read those 4 books later. 

 

All in all, I love this book. I will read every book Sabaa Tahir ever writes. I am obsessed with her storytelling.