A review by jerseygrrrl
Inheritors of Power by Juliette Wade

4.0

Another compelling, engrossing novel from Juliette Wade. Why aren't more people reading these books? I was completely sucked in from page 1.

Inheritors takes us back to Varin where Nekantor has been ruling for many years. Adon is the reluctant Heir and desperately trying to find a way to shift the balance of power away from Nekantor.

Many characters from the previous books make an appearance, including Tagaret, Della, Tamalera, Aloran, and even Forder. I was glad to see that Reyn was doing well and had found a partner.

The story begins with Catín, who will become Adon's manservant (the word used in the book). It introduces Akkrabitti Meetis and finally takes the reader into the world of the "trashers."

Culture makes these books incredibly interesting. Each caste has distinct rituals, norms, behavioral patterns, and mindsets. By sharing completely foreign yet understandable ways of acting and thinking, Wade invites us to think about our cultures, about the behaviors we take for granted, and the people we write off based on stereotype.

Highly recommended!