Books Heir: A 1 Sunday Times bestseller (Heir Duology) by Sabaa Tahir (Author)

"Heir" by Sabaa Tahir, the second book in the Heir Duology, is a fantasy novel set 20 years after the events of "An Ember in the Ashes." It follows three central characters whose lives intertwine in a troubled empire:

Aiz - An orphan from the Kegari slums with windsmithing powers fueled by rage and a thirst for vengeance against the oppressor Tiral. Her arc involves a journey from a captive seeking revenge to someone who discovers the importance of freeing her spirit and controlling her powers to fight for her people.

Sirsha - An outcast and tracker banished from her tribe for a grave crime. She is hired to hunt down a killer but faces betrayal and complex emotional entanglements, especially as she falls for a fugitive. Her arc revolves around grappling with exile, loyalty, and self-acceptance.

Quil - The crown prince of the empire and nephew of a revered empress. Reluctant to inherit the throne due to his lineage as the son of a hated emperor, Quil faces external threats that force him to rise to leadership and decide whether he can transcend his tragic family legacy to become the heir his people need.