Heir (A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick) by Sabaa Tahir (Best of Booktok)

"Heir is a tour de force of fantasy that will leave readers breathless and boneless and aching for more." – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart

Prepare for a ruthless and romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir that introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series.

An orphan.

An outcast.

A prince.

And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.

Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite.

Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up.  

QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need.

Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. Literally.

Review

**A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick**

**An SLJ Best YA Book of 2024**

**BookPage Most Anticipated YA Books of 2024**

**E!News! Most Anticipated Books of 2024**

**TIME Magazine Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2024**

★"The stakes are higher than ever in this enrapturing spin-off series, which builds on established lore and adds layers of complexity, culminating in an expansive and brutal adventure ideal for longtime followers and newcomers alike." —PW (starred review)

★"Sabaa Tahir is an expert storyteller and Heir is another feather in her cap. This is a book that will linger with readers long after the final pages—enjoy the ride." —Booklist (starred review)

★"A welcome blend of mystique and weightiness—plus a dollop of romance—that will delight anyone seeking more complexity in young adult fantasy.”—BookPage (starred review)

★"Tahir is an expert at swoonworthy heroes, fierce females, and slow burn romance. Accompanied by adventure, family and found family ties, and political intrigue, this multilayered, quick-paced story is a must purchase."—SLJ (starred review)

★"A complex saga of love, magic, and intrigue delivered by a gifted storyteller." —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ PENGUIN US (October 8, 2024)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 484 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593859855

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593859858

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 1.3 x 9.02 inches