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Heir of Storms
by Lauryn Hamilton Murray
Heir of Storms was an amazing YA romantasy with morally complex characters, political intrigue, elemental magic, forbidden love, and a cut-throat competition for the throne. Blaze is born into the most powerful fire wielding family in the empire. But she’s a Rain Singer, able to control and summon water. On the day she was born, she summoned a terrible storm that left thousands dead, and she’s hated for it. She hasn’t been able to use her power ever since, and she’s been hidden away her entire life.
On the night of their eighteenth birthday, Blaze and her twin brother Flint are chosen to compete as future rulers of the empire. Each of the four courts has four potential heirs and they must battle each other in three challenges. The victor of each element becomes that court’s king or queen and serves directly under the emperor. Blaze moves into the palace and is thrust into a vicious battle for power, and as she learns to use and summon her forgotten gifts, she finds her own strength and the will to become who she wants.
Isis Hainsworth does an excellent with the narration, and I adored her accent! It made listening to the audiobook so engaging and she truly brought the character of Blaze to life!
This was a such a great debut! It had everything I could have asked for in a YA romantasy. The world was vibrant and well developed, the plot was fast-paced and filled with high-stakes action, threats, political maneuvering, and betrayals, and the romance was completely swoon-worthy. Blaze has two suitors, and I definitely had a clear favorite, but I don’t want to give anything away. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to see what happens next in the trilogy!
Thank you to Fierce Reads, Macmillan, Macmillan Audio, BookSparks, Lauryn Hamilton Murray, and NetGalley for the ARC, ALC, and finished copy.
📔 Heir of Storms
✏️ Lauryn Hamilton Murray
📆 June 3, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
READ IF YOU LIKE:
🌊 YA romantasy
🌊 elemental magic
🌊 deadly competition for the crown
🌊 court politics
🌊 morally complex characters
🌊 forbidden love
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On the night of their eighteenth birthday, Blaze and her twin brother Flint are chosen to compete as future rulers of the empire. Each of the four courts has four potential heirs and they must battle each other in three challenges. The victor of each element becomes that court’s king or queen and serves directly under the emperor. Blaze moves into the palace and is thrust into a vicious battle for power, and as she learns to use and summon her forgotten gifts, she finds her own strength and the will to become who she wants.
Isis Hainsworth does an excellent with the narration, and I adored her accent! It made listening to the audiobook so engaging and she truly brought the character of Blaze to life!
This was a such a great debut! It had everything I could have asked for in a YA romantasy. The world was vibrant and well developed, the plot was fast-paced and filled with high-stakes action, threats, political maneuvering, and betrayals, and the romance was completely swoon-worthy. Blaze has two suitors, and I definitely had a clear favorite, but I don’t want to give anything away. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to see what happens next in the trilogy!
Thank you to Fierce Reads, Macmillan, Macmillan Audio, BookSparks, Lauryn Hamilton Murray, and NetGalley for the ARC, ALC, and finished copy.
📔 Heir of Storms
✏️ Lauryn Hamilton Murray
📆 June 3, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
READ IF YOU LIKE:
🌊 YA romantasy
🌊 elemental magic
🌊 deadly competition for the crown
🌊 court politics
🌊 morally complex characters
🌊 forbidden love
*Connect With Me*
https://instagram.com/shanisshelves?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
https://www.tiktok.com/@shanisshelves