Heir
"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 the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1
New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about love, legacy, and vengeance.
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.
Sabaa Tahir
Sabaa Tahir’s name has become synonymous with high-stakes, heart-pounding fantasy. Born in the United States to Pakistani immigrant parents, she grew up with a unique cultural blend that deeply influences her writing. Her debut novel, An Ember in the Ashes, burst onto the scene in 2015, quickly establishing her as a force to be reckoned with in the world of young adult fantasy.
Drawing inspiration from both her own experiences and the rich history of the Roman Empire, Tahir created a world that feels both timeless and urgent, where oppression, rebellion, and unyielding hope are the driving forces behind every character's journey. Her writing style weaves an intricate tapestry of action, emotion, and deep moral questions, with each page filled with tension that keeps readers eagerly turning to the next.
Heir Duology
In the Heir Duology, Sabaa Tahir returns to the richly constructed world of her previous series, expanding the empire’s intricate politics and exploring new, formidable characters. Set two decades after the events of her bestselling An Ember in the Ashes quartet, the duology brings readers into a world where the cost of power is steep, and the stakes have never been higher. In the first book, Heir, the story follows Aiz, an orphan from the slums, Sirsha, a banished tracker with a mysterious connection to nature, and Quil, the reluctant prince of a fractured empire. Their fates intertwine as they navigate the delicate balance between redemption and revenge, love and betrayal.
Heir Duology consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
