Empire
A falling empire.
An ancient evil.
A lost homeland.
A lie that could destroy the world.
In the crumbling Martial Empire, crown prince Quil Farrar and his aunt, Empress Helene, are losing a war against the vicious Kegari horde. Quil’s armies dwindle, his faith falters, and the woman he loves vanished months ago, leaving him brokenhearted. Torn between his duty to his people and his desire to discover Sirsha’s fate, Quil embarks on a dangerous quest for aid—from the most treacherous of allies.
Sirsha Westering finds herself tethered to Div, an ancient evil unleashed by a terrible tragedy. Div delights in tormenting Sirsha, hungering for her magical heart. Even as Sirsha struggles for control of her own fate, she is desperate to shield Quil from Div’s destructive power. But Div won’t release Sirsha without a fight. To earn her freedom, Sirsha must uncover Div’s past—and face horrors in her own.
Cero bet-Dafra, former right hand of the Kegari leader, Aiz, now finds himself pitted against her. As Aiz slips further into violence and delusion, Cero must discover if his people have any hope of a future or if they’re condemned to an unending cycle of violence. His journey will force him to confront hidden truths, ancient secrets, and a lie that could destroy the world.
In Empire, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir returns to the expansive world of fury and vengeance of Heir, weaving a story of legacy and rebellion, loyalty and freedom, and what it means to confront the monsters that lurk within us all.
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.
