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Last Heir of the North
by J.C. Kang
Last Heir of the North is the longest entry so far in this series and it works amazingly well; there is so much extra detail, depth and world building here to dig into. And I have to admit, the more I know about the Black Lotus Clan, the more I think that Lilian had the right idea betraying them and trying to get out in the only way she could. The things done for the Clan's good are just as horrific as the crimes committed in the Trenches; in a way, they are more so as the Trenches was just avarice and violence, with little thought to their actions. The Clan on the other hand takes vulnerable youngsters, trains them and then essentially sells them into the sex trade whether they want to be there or not.
Told in an approximate 50:50 split between the present day and flashbacks into the past, this novel offers the greatest character development yet in the series. More importantly perhaps, it develops Lilian’s motivations and story in a way that completely fleshes out her decisions and motivations. I found this fascinating and felt that it allowed the reader to really delve into both the present and the past. The two interweaving plot lines are both as interesting as each other, meaning you want to know where both are going, ensuring there is a balance between the two and I never felt like rushing through one to get back to the other.
This has to be my stand out favourite in the series so far. The additional length really works to its favour and once you start, you won’t want to put this down. If you’re looking for action, intrigue and political machinations, this may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Told in an approximate 50:50 split between the present day and flashbacks into the past, this novel offers the greatest character development yet in the series. More importantly perhaps, it develops Lilian’s motivations and story in a way that completely fleshes out her decisions and motivations. I found this fascinating and felt that it allowed the reader to really delve into both the present and the past. The two interweaving plot lines are both as interesting as each other, meaning you want to know where both are going, ensuring there is a balance between the two and I never felt like rushing through one to get back to the other.
This has to be my stand out favourite in the series so far. The additional length really works to its favour and once you start, you won’t want to put this down. If you’re looking for action, intrigue and political machinations, this may be exactly what you’re looking for.