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A review by idahobekah
The Heir by Kiera Cass
2.0
If you thought America was insufferable, this sequel series is NOT for you!
America was an entertaining flawed character for me. Eadlyn is flawed, but not in an enjoyable way- if anything she is the most annoying part of this book which is sad because you’d think she’d inherit some of Maxon’s patience and empathy. Eadlyn is a spoiled princess with no empathy and a superiority complex. However, I really think she’s been written that way intentionally so that she can get some meaningful character development both through this book and its sequel, The Crown.
I’ll say I was warned about this book before diving in, and its harsh criticism is unfortunately well deserved. While I didn’t hate it, I felt that the plot needed more time and that the book could’ve contained less filler. The character names were really… something. The pacing is all over the place. This book takes place over a month’s time, though Eadlyn has agreed to a 3-month timeline. She doesn’t even feel close to picking a partner by the end, and it just doesn’t give me the same feeling that the original trilogy and its novellas gave me.
The romance aspects of this book needed better development. By the end of the book (name-free to avoid spoilers) she’s got a childhood friend/ now make out buddy, a forbidden crush, a safe choice, and a pity choice. I wouldn’t even say that I’m team anyone at this point, nor do I think Eadlyn has any kind of front-runner.
I did enjoy the feminist narrative this book pushed. It was cool to see Maxon and America break down the problematic history of Illéa. The last two chapters are devastating and I wishes the entire book had more of an impact. Instead it just felt full of filler with occasional drama and an annoying protagonist.
Wouldn’t recommend, have no plans to read the next book. But I could change my mind.
Overall: 2.25⭐️
America was an entertaining flawed character for me. Eadlyn is flawed, but not in an enjoyable way- if anything she is the most annoying part of this book which is sad because you’d think she’d inherit some of Maxon’s patience and empathy. Eadlyn is a spoiled princess with no empathy and a superiority complex. However, I really think she’s been written that way intentionally so that she can get some meaningful character development both through this book and its sequel, The Crown.
I’ll say I was warned about this book before diving in, and its harsh criticism is unfortunately well deserved. While I didn’t hate it, I felt that the plot needed more time and that the book could’ve contained less filler. The character names were really… something. The pacing is all over the place. This book takes place over a month’s time, though Eadlyn has agreed to a 3-month timeline. She doesn’t even feel close to picking a partner by the end, and it just doesn’t give me the same feeling that the original trilogy and its novellas gave me.
The romance aspects of this book needed better development. By the end of the book (name-free to avoid spoilers) she’s got a childhood friend/ now make out buddy, a forbidden crush, a safe choice, and a pity choice. I wouldn’t even say that I’m team anyone at this point, nor do I think Eadlyn has any kind of front-runner.
I did enjoy the feminist narrative this book pushed. It was cool to see Maxon and America break down the problematic history of Illéa. The last two chapters are devastating and I wishes the entire book had more of an impact. Instead it just felt full of filler with occasional drama and an annoying protagonist.
Wouldn’t recommend, have no plans to read the next book. But I could change my mind.
Overall: 2.25⭐️