Empire’s Heir by Marian L Thorpe

 

Choices.

Choices matter.

"Choices had consequences"

But what if your 'choices' were in name only and you were just "pieces in a game."

Would life have a purpose?

Would you be able to regain control and become master of your own life, your own destiny?

Empire’s Heir by Marian L Thorpe throws open the debate of how people around us like to 'rule' our lives and ultimately for our own happiness we need to gain control of our narrative.

The sixth in the Empires Legacy series, this book can surprisingly be read as a stand-alone too (I did), all thanks to the author putting up a detailed précis of the books on her website. Fair warning though, you will want to pick up all the books in the series after this.

Empire’s Heir continues the story of Lena and Cillian by focusing on their daughter Gwenna, the heir to the throne of Ésparias. The Empress of Casil’s invitation to Gwenna to compete to be a prospective bride for her son and soon to be Emperor, Alekos, sends everyone in Gwenna’s family into a tizzy.

Can they refuse the match?

Is it in the best interest of their kingdom to accept the proposal?

What happens if they refuse?

And perhaps the most important one...

Does Gwenna actually have a choice in this matter?

Or does she go on to...

"Accept what fate brings you"

A fast paced and jam packed book which even though it is historical fiction reads a lot like a political thriller. Can't wait to find out what happens next in this epic adventure. Espionage, murder and strategy this book has it all. Perfect for fans of the Game of Thrones, this one has all the classic scheming and manoeuvres of an excellent game of chess or Xache (the political strategy game that is played in the book)

What stood out was Marian’s exceptional world building and detailed research into the history of those times. Truly a must read it will make for a great TV series too.

So glad I got this RC it was an exhilarating read that lead to a lot of in-depth questioning as well. Hope you liked my fair and honest review.

Happy Reading☺