**A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick**
"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.
On sale: October 1, 2024
Age: 14 and up
Grade: Grade 9 & Up
Page count: 512 Pages
ISBN: 9780593616949
Reading level: Lexile: HL720L
SABAA TAHIR is a former newspaper editor who grew up in California’s Mojave Desert at her family’s eighteen-room motel. There, she spent her time devouring fantasy novels, listening to thunderous indie rock, and playing guitar and piano badly. Her #1
New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes series has been translated into more than thirty-five languages, and the first book in the series was named one of
TIME’s 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. Tahir’s most recent novel,
All My Rage, won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction and Poetry.
Visit Sabaa online at SabaaTahir.com and follow her on Instagram @SabaaTahir and TikTok @SabaaTahirAuthor.
★"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)
★"A complex saga of love, magic, and intrigue delivered by a gifted storyteller."
—Shelf Awareness (starred review)"A breathtaking, propulsive triumph. Brimming with unforgettable magic, betrayal, and romance, every chapter keeps you guessing. Sabaa Tahir is an unmatched storyteller--I'll read anything she writes."
—Alex Aster, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark"An incredible tapestry of treachery, romance, and heart pounding storytelling.
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
"Tahir has outdone herself, transporting readers to a well-loved world that feels as fresh as it does familiar. She’s masterfully built a deeply, complex new cast of characters, a rich landscape of lore, riveting twists, all wrapped up in a deliciously angsty romance."
—J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of House of Marionne"In a triumphant return to her glorious world, Sabaa Tahir blazes a new trail. I was entranced by the propulsive storytelling and deeply-drawn world of Heir, alongside brilliant new heroes and a few familiar faces. Brilliance and darkness abounds as we journey across seas, jungles, deserts, and the desperation of the human heart. This will be a delight for fantasy fans of all ages, and a battle cry to everyone trying to make a difference in their own lives."
—Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen
"A fantasy with complex characterization that will build anticipation for the next entry."
—Kirkus
