So excited to read more by this author. I found this world so fascinating and loved how there wasn’t too much world building, it was easy to follow!

It was a great joy returning to this world! Sabaa has a magical way of adding important issues into a story of high stakes, romance, and intrigue. She’s my auto buy author and will continue to read everything by her.

This was a high packed fantasy, that took me a couple days to read, to absorb the plot and characters. As much as I could have devoured it in one sitting, sometimes that’s hard as a parent. I enjoyed the world building and the characters that Sabaa Tahir brings to life. A breath of fresh new voices.

Aiz is fueled by the very thought of vengeance, the disaster that has hurt her people. That is until she lands in jail and it further ignites her wrath of justice.
Sirsha is a tracker who uses magic to find the marks she’s after. She’s task with a huge marking of finding a killer who’s been killing children.
Quil is the crowned price of the Empire but he doesn’t care for his title or throne. But enemies are at every corner and he will stop at nothing to make sure they don’t harm his people.

We are brought and epic fantasy with three main characters who are different in every way but want the same cause.. the save their home, their kingdom.

You won’t be disappointed, especially if you live any other of Sabaa’s books and her magical way of weaving a story.

Twenty years after An Ember in the Ashes series ends, the story of found family teaming up with an outcast picks up. I don’t think you necessarily need to have read the Ember in the Asbes series in order to read, understand, and enjoy this book, but if you want to read the first series, read it first as there are some spoilers.

Sabaa Tahir is a fantastic storyteller with great world building but all of her books drag on at points, however everything feels important to the story. I was hoping this would be a standalone book but I do look forward to finding out what happens next. 4.5⭐️

Insane, absolutely insane.... I really missed the boat on reading her books sooner... fixing that as soon as I can... cries in never ending tbr

SABAA TAHIR IM IN YOUR WALLS!!!!!!!! She’s back and is once again ready to serve us with emotional damage!!! She truly never misses!!

Before I get into thoughts about the actual book I will say that I definitely recommend reading the An Ember in the Ashes quartet before reading this. “But KaYlA I WaS TOld-” I don’t care! In theory, if you didn’t care about reading AEITA at all you *could* read this without having read the other series but I think having read that series will immensely improve your reading experience as this takes place only 20 years after the last AEITA book and the main characters from that series regularly appear throughout this book and come up in conversation. So also if you do plan on reading AEITA and don’t read it first, this book will spoil A LOT from that series.

Okay moving on to this book, I truly have no complaints. I loved being back in this world so much and although we were in a familiar setting, the story still felt fresh and new considering we were following three new POVs. Quil (Helene’s nephew and heir to the martial empire), Sirsha, and Aiz. I will say that I struggled with Aiz’ POV for reasons that I cannot get into without spoilers but I definitely think that was intentional and her POV added a lot of depth to the story that I think was necessary in the end.

Quil and Sirsha were truly the stars of this book I love and adore them so much 🥹🥹🥹 they are my CHILDREN and I need Sabaa to leave them alone so that they can know peace and happiness 😭😭 I also love the found family aspect for Sirsha, she deserves the world and seeing her fit so easily into Quil’s group made me 🥹🥹 I think Suf, Arelia, and Taz were really great side characters as well and I loved seeing the dynamics play out and develop between everyone. One second the group would have me laughing and kicking my feet and then the next I’d want to cry and throw up!!

I love the way that old events and old characters were carefully woven in to the current plot. It wasn’t too much where it felt like it was their story and they were overshadowing the new characters and plot, but it was enough to make me (and I’m sure anyone else who read AEITA) feel satisfied knowing how they were doing and what they were so up to (even if knowing what happened to some of them hurt me deeply)

I also really loved that we got to learn more about different types of magic and explore new territories that weren’t covered or discussed in depth during AEITA.

I don’t want to speak too much on the plot because it would be slightly spoiling the end of AEITA) but what I will say is that it was well paced, extremely engaging, and had some twists and turns that left me speechless!!

If you read and loved AEITA, I definitely think you’d enjoy this and would highly recommend it!!

Thank you so much to Penguin and NetGalley for this eARC!!

Sabaa Tahir's contemporary YA, "All My Rage," is one of my favorite books of all time. I didn't love her earlier fantasy works as much, so I requested this ARC with a little trepidation. I needn't have worried, because I LOVED this book! The writing was lyrical and descriptive, and I fell in love with the characters.

My number one question going in was "Do you need to have read the Ember in the Ashes series in order to understand this one?" My answer is no. The characters from the earlier books do make an appearance, but they are more like cameos. I suppose there are a few things in the earlier books that would be spoiled, but in general it's not necessary to have read the earlier books.

We follow three POV characters whose stories eventually intersect. There is a twist that I will not spoil, but I really appreciated it. My favorite character was Sirsha, who was exactly the kind of headstrong, damaged character that I find easy to love.

Lots of world building in this one, it expands the world created in the original series to become much larger.

I can't wait for the conclusion!

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this book.

I was SO happy to return to this world!! You can read it without having read the previous series however I wouldn't recommend- you will miss out on a lot. I loved all the new characters and can't wait to see what happens. I just know I'm in for both happiness and heartbreak.

Heir by Sabaa Tahir is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5


This was everything I needed to be as a follow-up to the Ember in the Ashes Quartet. I binged the entire quartet right before Heir and I could not set a single book down. There is absolutely zero skips in the quartet and Heir is exactly the same way. If you haven’t read The Ember in the Ashes yet this is your sign to do so, because it’s completely necessary for you to understand the world, characters and politics from how it was left in the quartet. It’s also just an amazing series so you should read it just to experience it for yourself.


*If you haven’t read An Ember in the Ashes do not read on past this point I’m warning you, go read it and then come back *






Heir follows the next generation of characters after we left the world in A Sky Beyond the Storm. While we still do see beloved character from the previous series, in this series we follow Quil, emperor to be and nephew to Empress Helene Aquilla as he battles a new threat to his people the Kegari with their flying machines. There are also two brand new characters with no connection to those we know and love and we get the chance to live in their heads as well.

Sabaa Tahir does an amazing job expanding an already intricate world in a way that feels effortless. In the same style she has, I would not get too comfortable with liking any particular character too much, or brace for the emotional impact because she continues to deliver. I highly recommend this series and can’t wait to read the next one!

I don't think I will ever get over any of Sabaa Tahir's books. I will sing my praises for everything she has written from the mountain tops. Heir was absolutely incredible. Returning to the world from the Ember in the Ashes series was just what I needed. I was invested in all three of our main characters journeys and I really loved getting to read from each point of view. There is so much action (if you read Ember in the Ashes, you know the action is literally non-stop). Flawless world building and magic system. I really loved the dialogue and the banter. Seriously, everyone is going to fall in love with this book!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Oh my goodness I was so excited to get this book and it did not disappoint!!! Sabaa Tahir is one of my favorite authors hands down and I will buy whatever she writes.

So I will say the story started out a bit slow but in no way was it boring! It was necessary so we could get to know the characters and the new world since it’s set 20 years after AEITA series.

In this time line we’re introduced to the main characters Aiz (the survivor of an orphanage fire), Quil (a prince), and Sircha (a tracker). Will they be able to save the kingdom or will it end up costing them their lives?

I absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone!!!! I will be buying a physical copy for my shelf.

I was BEYOND excited when NetGalley sent the approval for me to read Heir. I’ve read the Ember Quartet twice so the world of Heir was not new to me.

You do not have to read the Ember series first but I highly recommend you do because it is a great series. There is character overlap so having their backstories is nice but not necessary.

The characters are very well written. Quil, Sircha, and Aiz are very complex characters. Sufiyan and Arelia aren’t as complex but still well written. I hope we get more time with them in the next book.

Now the story- it’s one of my favorites this year. The pace is great, I never felt the story was dragging. I had an idea of what would happen most of the time but zero clue how it would happen.

While there is a romance aspect it is balanced well with an interesting story and interesting characters. The end is not a massive cliffhanger but sets up for book two which you better believe I WILL be reading!

What a lovely return to the AEITA universe! As a huge fan of the original series, this was so fun to read and I appreciated all the little easter eggs. Not only did I love seeing familiar faces of old characters appearing two decades later, but I adored these new characters too. It’s so bittersweet yet heartwarming to see the same AEITA characters again, but older this time. There were multiple POVs but it was balanced so well because the story slowly comes together as the POVs change throughout the book.

Quill, Sirsha, and Aiz’s stories were all so connected together and I found it difficult to let go as I got closer and closer to the end. They are each different but complex in their way, and very well written. I don’t want to give anything else away. But I had to purposely take forever with this book because the writing really gripped me by the neck and I was enjoying it way too much to put it down. The magic system, plot, romance, tension, and fast-pacing had me hooked in from start to finish.

After that ending, I am absolutely starved for the second book and cannot wait for it to be out. Sabaa expanded on the AEITA world so much and even left a lot more for us to think about. I’m genuinely curious as to how everything will be wrapped up soon because I just want all my favs to be happy for once!!

If you haven’t read AEITA yet, what are you even doing???? Okay, you don’t need to read the series to understand the plot of Heir, but I would still highly recommend it (whether you read it before or after). Not just because it has emotional element to the original characters and the vivid account of the world preceding the plot of Heir, but because it’s such a good series on its own with amazing world-building and twists. For those who did read AEITA, it’s not required to reread the series but c’mon you could might as well.

Three young people from different walks of life-an orphan seeking vengeance, a banished tracker, and a reluctant crown prince-find their fates intertwined as they confront a deadly new enemy threatening their empire. Each driven by past tragedies and the weight of their own choices, they must navigate love, power, and sacrifice in a brutal world. As tensions rise, they'll face impossible decisions that could cost them everything, including their hearts.

When I requested this ARC, I fully intended to read An Ember in the Ashes beforehand, but I didn't get the chance!! That being said, diving into this story without the background knowledge made it a bit challenging to follow certain events and character dynamics. However, Sabaa Tahir's writing is so incredible that I still found myself deeply invested in the world and characters. Her ability to weave intricate plots and develop morally complex characters makes you not want to stop reading.

I plan to read Heir again after I finish the Ember in the Ashes series because I know it all tie together. Despite my initial confusion, I couldn't put the book down. The multiple POVS and dynamic pacing kept me hooked, and I loved watching the characters' growth. Tahir's storytelling is immersive, and I'm eager to see how Heir fits into the larger narrative once I have even more context.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Readers Group for the ARC.

Look it’s no secret I’ll read anything Sabaa writes. But this story is sensational. She’s managed to recapture the magic of Ember and mold and reshape it into its own story. We’ve upped the humor, we’ve upped the romance, but it still has Sabaa’s essential storytelling quality of being ruthless and fearless and so real. I really appreciated the structure of this story and the way the POV’s intertwined and revealed key story elements and certain times. While parts of it were predictable, many parts had me on the edge of my seat and left me with my jaw on the floor. Sabaa’s history of ruthlessness with her characters always keeps the stakes high, and you never know who is going to make it to the end. I can not recommend this series and this book enough.

I’m going to do my best to review this book in a coherent way, even though I can’t stop yapping about this book to anyone and everyone.

Heir takes place in the same world as “An Ember in The Ashes. Although you could likely enjoy this book without reading the quartet, I wouldn’t recommend that. Firstly, because why wouldn’t you read them? Those books are amazing! Secondly, the joy I had when we see some familiar characters was like a warm hug. You wouldn’t deny yourself a warm hug, would you? However, our new characters quickly move in and take up room in your heart. With multiple POVs, you can see the characters evolve and follow their motives easily.

My reading experience was so enjoyable because I only had the book summary to go off for context. Steer clear of spoilers or in-depth reviews prior to reading! The beginning of the story is a slow burn. You’re only getting the piece of the picture, and as the pieces slowly start to fit together you can’t deny Tahir’s writing is in a league of its own. As a proud member of the *traumatized by Sabaa Tahir* club, you’ll have no problems renewing your membership with this book. You’ll have your heart ripped out more than once…

I’ll work on healing as I anxiously wait for the announcement of the final installment.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the ARC.

When I’m telling you I was so excited to return to this world, I do not even have the necessary words to tell you how excited I was to see it now in the future and see what our beloved characters were up to now.

If you haven’t read An Ember in The Ashes before, I highly recommend for you to read it because you WILL be spoiled. Additionally, knowing about them before will bring a whole new perspective as you read this story.

Overall, it was a thrilling and epic story from Tahir. She grips you right at the beginning. I did not feel bogged down by info dumping (which can also be true because I know this world so well.)

She also masterfully created a story that really speaks about serious and dark topics we are currently facing today, specially with what is happening in Palestine. So, make sure you are aware of certain triggers such as genocide.

The chapters are set up following different characters and some of them even taking place in the past. Unfortunately, this made the plot twists kind of predictable for me. Nothing really surprised me in this book, hence the 4 stars.

I highly recommended for you to read this. I mean, Sufiyan and Ariella? AHHHHHH! More please! And that ending??? I better get the ARC again next time because I can’t!!

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC.

Although I have never read a book by this author, she was always on my radar. When I saw I had been approved to read this book, I was really excited.

This was multiple POV fantasy. It took a while for me to understand the timeline. Then it became clear why, with the plot unfolding as the book continued.

When I picked this book up, I went into it slightly over fantasies. But thankfully, it was the right fantasy to pick up. It was fast-paced and had an interesting plot. It was not the basic formula that I have been seeing in many other books. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing their development throughout the book.

I would definitely recommend picking this one up!

This book is a masterpiece. I wish I could give it 1000 stars. I loved everything about it. It’s the best kind of spin off where you actually get to see your beloved characters
come back and play a completely different role, and you get to meet new characters and care deeply about them. It’s a spinoff set in the same world as Ember in the ashes but it’s a new story, it’s original and it’s unique. I loved how it’s told from three point of views and I am obsessed with all three of them.
This book is filled with fantastic characters, twists and lies, magic, friendship, a little bit of love, family, courage, a lot of emotions, and some pain and suffering (because it is a Sabaa Tahir book). It is one of my top favourite books of the year list for sure it was everything I wanted it to be and so much more.

This author is always a treat, but especially stuns in this book. Picking up this book made me interested in their other works, and I was pleasantly surprised at how the world immediately sucks you and transports you within the first few pages. That is something that not a lot of books can accomplish, and this is one of the most well-rounded YA books this year. Thank you so much for the advanced reader copy in exchange for this review, and I look forward to what this author and the publisher engage in next.