Heir Duology ✓
In the Heir Duology, Sabaa Tahir returns to the richly constructed world of her previous series, expanding the empire’s intricate politics and exploring new, formidable characters. Set two decades after the events of her bestselling An Ember in the Ashes quartet, the duology brings readers into a world where the cost of power is steep, and the stakes have never been higher. In the first book, Heir, the story follows Aiz, an orphan from the slums, Sirsha, a banished tracker with a mysterious connection to nature, and Quil, the reluctant prince of a fractured empire. Their fates intertwine as they navigate the delicate balance between redemption and revenge, love and betrayal.
The world-building is as immersive as ever, with lush descriptions of the empire’s divided territories, from the vast, untamed wilderness to the stone halls of the palace, where the weight of history is felt at every turn. With the empire on the brink of collapse, the characters’ personal journeys are woven into the larger tapestry of political intrigue and conflict. Themes of legacy, power, and identity run deep, driving each character forward as they face the consequences of choices made long before their time.
Heir Duology consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
