A review by talknerdybookblog
Blood Heir by Amélie Wen Zhao

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Representation: Russian ethnic minorities (Ana's mother is described as having "russet" skin and Ana herself has an olive complexion), an East Asian character, and at least one Southeast Asian character

Overall: 4-stars

Blood Heir is a loose retelling of Anastasia and draws inspiration from Imperial Russia.

Mature Themes:

• Mention of courtesans
• No sexually explicit content

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Imperialism
• Murder (the MCs commit murder)
• Blood and gore
• Near-death by drowning
• Allusion to torture with brief flashbacks
• Slavery (guised through indentured servitude)
• Murder of family

Ending:

Cliffhanger