Heir of Storms
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This deluxe edition features lush purple sprayed edges, foiled jacket, printed endpapers, and a stunning world map
Red Queen meets Shadow and Bone in this captivating romantasy about an outcast heiress, the two princes who pull at her heart, and a cutthroat competition for power in an empire where crowns are not inherited-they're won.
"This is going to be huge." -Laura Steven, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates
The day Blaze came into the world, she almost drowned it. A Rain Singer born into one of the empire's most esteemed fire-wielding families, her birth summoned a devastating storm that left thousands dead. Ever since, Blaze has lived hidden away with a dangerous secret: the outcast born with a torrential power can only summon a drizzle. Exiled and powerless, she's never felt that she belongs.
When Blaze and her brother are suddenly invited to join the trials for the empire's thrones, she's forced into the spotlight-and into battle. Threats abound at the palace, where two suitors vie for Blaze's attention: the enchanting crown prince and a mysterious, alluring newcomer.
As Blaze struggles to reconnect with her long-dormant abilities, she discovers that still waters run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As sinister secrets come to light and the fight for the thrones turns allies into rivals, Blaze must find the courage to embrace her Rain Singer identity and reclaim her power.
I am the girl who wove the storm that shook the world. And I'm coming for my crown.
This thrilling series opener is perfect for readers who love:
*Elemental magic and heart-pounding battles
*High-stakes court intrigue
*A juicy love *triangle* with two princes
*A morally gray love interest
*A series of deadly trials to win the throne
*A masquerade ball
*Feminine rage
*Grumpy x Sunshine
*An enemies-to-lovers romance
*Barbed banter
*Found family
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👑𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧👑 This was such an incredible romantasy book that completely gripped me from the breathtaking prologue to the epic cliffhanger at the end 😍🥹 I had so much fun reading Blaze's story and always felt thoroughly entertained by the engaging and fast-paced plot 🌊 The overall concept and worldbuilding was really intriguing, and there were unique ideas that fascinated me - especially the way Blaze's abilities were anchored to certain emotions, and the story of the three sisters and their talismans 🫶 The main protagonist, Blaze, who undergoes a great character development throughout the book, was such an enjoyable character to follow 💙 I also loved all of the funny and dynamic side characters, especially Fox, Flint, Elva and Spinner 🥰 Towards the conclusion, I could not put the book down because of how thrilling and unexpected the events developed! There were countless plottwists that I did not see coming at all and made me gasp every two pages 🫢 The ending still has me utterly speechless and I really can't wait to find out what happens next in the second book, Tides of Fortune, which releases in June 📚🌊 Overall, I am enthralled by the plot of 'Heir of Storms', which combines so many tropes I love such as elemental magic and trials and remains compelling from start to finish 😍📖 If you love fantasy with a strong main character, themes of royalty, friendship and romance, and with many unexpected twists, I can only recommend this to you - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars! My Bookstagram: @1booknoodle
YA-Fantasy, die doch noch überrascht! 🙏🏻
Ich muss ehrlich sagen, das Buch startet mit einer Story, die man irgendwie schon gelesen hat: Trials, elementare Magie, ein anbahnendes Love Triangle und eine FMC, die absolut powerless erscheint. Doch tatsächlich hat mich die Geschichte dann doch ab der Hälfte überrascht. Das Worldbuilding nimmt zu, wird viel detailreicher und wir tauchen nochmal tiefer in das Geschehen ein. Auch macht unsere FMC eine riesige Entwicklung durch und ich konnte ihre inneren Zweifel und Ängste in vielen Momenten nachvollziehen. ☺️ Und lasst euch nicht vom Love Triangel abschrecken..! Was ich besonders mochte, war der Umgang zwischen den Geschwistern. Die beiden Brüder sind sehr präsent im Buch vertreten und da ich selbst zwei Geschwister habe, mochte ich ihre Interaktionen miteinander sehr gerne 😊 Allgemein hat das Lesen viel Spaß gemacht und ich bin gespannt welche Richtung die Autorin im zweiten Band einschlagen wird. Ein Highlight war es zwar bisher nicht, aber mal sehen.. Mochte Fox (unseren mysteriösen, cocky, arroganten MMC) schon gerne und würde gerne mehr über ihn erfahren. 🥴
Absolut packend!
Es gibt nicht viele Bücher die ich nicht mehr aus dee Hand legen will,aber Heir of storm gehört definitiv dazu! Powerless? Ha! Nicht unsere Blaze! Einfach eine absolut krasse Entwicklung! Das Buch was eine Achterbahnfahrt und hatte Wendungen die ich nicht erwartet habe. Ich hätte gerne mehr zwischen Blaze and Fox gehabt, Fox hat mich absolut verzaubert! Einfach mega!♡
A strong YA novel with elemental magic, trials and finding your powers. The beginning is really great and immediately puts you into the story. This is also thanks to the narrator of the audiobook who I really really like for the FMC. Both her voice and Blaze, our main character, are very emotional and raw at times, yet strong and determined as hell. As the throne in this world has to be won, there is a trial with elemental magic. And as trials go, this is really of the unique and engaging kind. All in all I enjoyed the book a lot, however I was not blown away (excuse the pun). 4/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the eARC! #HeirOfStorms #Netgalley #Bookstagram
I loved this book. It has great world building, awesome and ver relatable characters and an exciting storyline. The author is writing very descriptively which makes it easy to dive in this world and imagine the scenes reading about. Loved the character development - with a little remark. I would’ve guessed Blaze initial time at court would be a little different given that she never really encountered in social activities. That didnt really show but would’ve been an aspect to build even more character development on. Apart from that it was a great story with a twist I didn’t see coming. Can’t wait for the next book!
Es war gut und lies sich gut lesen. Mir fehlte es ein bisschen an Charakterentwicklung, Blaze hatte definitiv mehr Potential, erst zum Ende hat sie kurz Power gegeben und der Ausblick gibt einem aber wieder das Gefühl als sei ihr die Luft ausgegangen. Sie hat es nicht leicht gehabt, dafür verzeiht sie aber schnell und verliebt sich noch schneller. Aber Fox, er ist interessant, mich erinnert er sehr an Jacks, unabhängig, grausam (?) und undurchsichtig. Die Nebencharaktere wirken etwas dünn und der Show Down ist sehr Hollywood like. Ich bin trotzdem gespannt auf die weiteren Teile und hoffe es nimmt an Fahrt auf und Tiefe zu- es könnte sich noch einiges ergeben 🩵
Amazing start to the series of The Heirs of Storms
The Book ist about a girl who was born a rain singer which was very unexpected. When she was born she wove a storm that killed many people of the kingdom and made her feared even though it wasn't really her fault. Fast forward she ist part of a choosing rite for the new Kings and Queens of the 4 kingdoms even though her power consists only of a small drizzel since the storm.How is she going to do in the competition? Thats for the readers to find out following Blazes Story in Lauryn Hamilton Murray's book The Heirs of Storm. This Story is amazing the worldbuilding takes und imedietly into another world. As a reader sometimes you get whiplash of the plottwists happening but in a good way. I can really recomend this book to every fantasy lover and romantasy lover as it has a hunsh of romance as part of the storyline. Hopefully this is continued in part 2.
An amazing YA Fantasy book!
Heir of Storms hooked me from the very first chapter, which is why I devoured the book so quickly 😊. We follow FMC Blaze, who, although born into a fire family, possesses water magic - more precisely, she's a Rain Singer, supposedly the last one 🌧️. We read about her childhood in several flashbacks & how, on her 17th birthday, she's officially introduced to all the officials - and then, completely unexpectedly, becomes an heir in the competition for the Water Crown. This competition is where the story really kicks off & gave me everything I expect from a YA fantasy book - 📖 elemental magic, an exciting competition, royalty, intrigue & romance. I really liked all the characters. Even Blaze's annoying cousin had her place in the story 🤣. There's a prince who will soon become emperor & a bastard prince who's an outcast. Blaze also has a charming twin brother who looks after his little sister. That worked out some really great scenes for me 😌. Blaze is rather quiet & shy, especially at the beginning of the story. This changes as the book progresses & she gains more self-confidence; however, she remains a rather reserved FMC. This isn't a flaw for the book, but something I didn't quite like, as I prefer MCs who are more extroverted & sassy. Plot twists also have their place in the book. The "romance plot twist," in particular, which I didn't expect at all, was fantastic - a little sad, but also with interesting new possibilities. The final chapters held an exciting reveal of the villain (or rather, villains 🤔?). I'm really looking forward to the 2nd book & am curious to see what happens to Blaze & her magic 🩷!
Diese Geschichte hat mich wirklich positiv überrascht. Da es ein Buch aus meinem Fairyloot-Abo ist, das schon ewig bei mir im Regal steht und ich mir nicht selbst ausgesucht habe, bin ich mit niedrigen Erwartungen rangegangen. Aber schon nach wenigen Seiten hat mich die Geschichte total abgeholt. Blaze als FMC kann ich sehr gut nachempfinden und ich finde, dass sie eine tolle Entwicklung durchmacht. Stark, clever, empathisch. Manchmal naiv, aber nachvollziehbar. Auch die Nebencharaktere finde ich toll. Gerade die Beziehung zu ihrer Großmutter und Brüdern und dann der Freundeskreis, der sich bildet, haben mir sehr gut gefallen. Das Worldbuilding war für mich perfekt. Nicht zu kompliziert, aber nicht zu einfach und eine gute Mischung aus bekannten und neuen Elementen. Ein paar Plottwists waren dabei. Die Aufgaben waren im Wettkampf super interessant gestaltet. Der Spannungsbogen war top gelöst mit Höhen und Tiefen, die einen bis zum Ende gespannt weiterlesen lassen haben. Ich habe einen Cliffhanger befürchtet und diesen auch bekommen. Freue mich sehr auf den zweiten Teil und bin sehr gespannt, wie die Geschichte weitergeht.
Description
This deluxe edition features lush purple sprayed edges, foiled jacket, printed endpapers, and a stunning world map
Red Queen meets Shadow and Bone in this captivating romantasy about an outcast heiress, the two princes who pull at her heart, and a cutthroat competition for power in an empire where crowns are not inherited-they're won.
"This is going to be huge." -Laura Steven, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates
The day Blaze came into the world, she almost drowned it. A Rain Singer born into one of the empire's most esteemed fire-wielding families, her birth summoned a devastating storm that left thousands dead. Ever since, Blaze has lived hidden away with a dangerous secret: the outcast born with a torrential power can only summon a drizzle. Exiled and powerless, she's never felt that she belongs.
When Blaze and her brother are suddenly invited to join the trials for the empire's thrones, she's forced into the spotlight-and into battle. Threats abound at the palace, where two suitors vie for Blaze's attention: the enchanting crown prince and a mysterious, alluring newcomer.
As Blaze struggles to reconnect with her long-dormant abilities, she discovers that still waters run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As sinister secrets come to light and the fight for the thrones turns allies into rivals, Blaze must find the courage to embrace her Rain Singer identity and reclaim her power.
I am the girl who wove the storm that shook the world. And I'm coming for my crown.
This thrilling series opener is perfect for readers who love:
*Elemental magic and heart-pounding battles
*High-stakes court intrigue
*A juicy love *triangle* with two princes
*A morally gray love interest
*A series of deadly trials to win the throne
*A masquerade ball
*Feminine rage
*Grumpy x Sunshine
*An enemies-to-lovers romance
*Barbed banter
*Found family
Book Information
Posts
👑𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧👑 This was such an incredible romantasy book that completely gripped me from the breathtaking prologue to the epic cliffhanger at the end 😍🥹 I had so much fun reading Blaze's story and always felt thoroughly entertained by the engaging and fast-paced plot 🌊 The overall concept and worldbuilding was really intriguing, and there were unique ideas that fascinated me - especially the way Blaze's abilities were anchored to certain emotions, and the story of the three sisters and their talismans 🫶 The main protagonist, Blaze, who undergoes a great character development throughout the book, was such an enjoyable character to follow 💙 I also loved all of the funny and dynamic side characters, especially Fox, Flint, Elva and Spinner 🥰 Towards the conclusion, I could not put the book down because of how thrilling and unexpected the events developed! There were countless plottwists that I did not see coming at all and made me gasp every two pages 🫢 The ending still has me utterly speechless and I really can't wait to find out what happens next in the second book, Tides of Fortune, which releases in June 📚🌊 Overall, I am enthralled by the plot of 'Heir of Storms', which combines so many tropes I love such as elemental magic and trials and remains compelling from start to finish 😍📖 If you love fantasy with a strong main character, themes of royalty, friendship and romance, and with many unexpected twists, I can only recommend this to you - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars! My Bookstagram: @1booknoodle
YA-Fantasy, die doch noch überrascht! 🙏🏻
Ich muss ehrlich sagen, das Buch startet mit einer Story, die man irgendwie schon gelesen hat: Trials, elementare Magie, ein anbahnendes Love Triangle und eine FMC, die absolut powerless erscheint. Doch tatsächlich hat mich die Geschichte dann doch ab der Hälfte überrascht. Das Worldbuilding nimmt zu, wird viel detailreicher und wir tauchen nochmal tiefer in das Geschehen ein. Auch macht unsere FMC eine riesige Entwicklung durch und ich konnte ihre inneren Zweifel und Ängste in vielen Momenten nachvollziehen. ☺️ Und lasst euch nicht vom Love Triangel abschrecken..! Was ich besonders mochte, war der Umgang zwischen den Geschwistern. Die beiden Brüder sind sehr präsent im Buch vertreten und da ich selbst zwei Geschwister habe, mochte ich ihre Interaktionen miteinander sehr gerne 😊 Allgemein hat das Lesen viel Spaß gemacht und ich bin gespannt welche Richtung die Autorin im zweiten Band einschlagen wird. Ein Highlight war es zwar bisher nicht, aber mal sehen.. Mochte Fox (unseren mysteriösen, cocky, arroganten MMC) schon gerne und würde gerne mehr über ihn erfahren. 🥴
Absolut packend!
Es gibt nicht viele Bücher die ich nicht mehr aus dee Hand legen will,aber Heir of storm gehört definitiv dazu! Powerless? Ha! Nicht unsere Blaze! Einfach eine absolut krasse Entwicklung! Das Buch was eine Achterbahnfahrt und hatte Wendungen die ich nicht erwartet habe. Ich hätte gerne mehr zwischen Blaze and Fox gehabt, Fox hat mich absolut verzaubert! Einfach mega!♡
A strong YA novel with elemental magic, trials and finding your powers. The beginning is really great and immediately puts you into the story. This is also thanks to the narrator of the audiobook who I really really like for the FMC. Both her voice and Blaze, our main character, are very emotional and raw at times, yet strong and determined as hell. As the throne in this world has to be won, there is a trial with elemental magic. And as trials go, this is really of the unique and engaging kind. All in all I enjoyed the book a lot, however I was not blown away (excuse the pun). 4/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the eARC! #HeirOfStorms #Netgalley #Bookstagram
I loved this book. It has great world building, awesome and ver relatable characters and an exciting storyline. The author is writing very descriptively which makes it easy to dive in this world and imagine the scenes reading about. Loved the character development - with a little remark. I would’ve guessed Blaze initial time at court would be a little different given that she never really encountered in social activities. That didnt really show but would’ve been an aspect to build even more character development on. Apart from that it was a great story with a twist I didn’t see coming. Can’t wait for the next book!
Es war gut und lies sich gut lesen. Mir fehlte es ein bisschen an Charakterentwicklung, Blaze hatte definitiv mehr Potential, erst zum Ende hat sie kurz Power gegeben und der Ausblick gibt einem aber wieder das Gefühl als sei ihr die Luft ausgegangen. Sie hat es nicht leicht gehabt, dafür verzeiht sie aber schnell und verliebt sich noch schneller. Aber Fox, er ist interessant, mich erinnert er sehr an Jacks, unabhängig, grausam (?) und undurchsichtig. Die Nebencharaktere wirken etwas dünn und der Show Down ist sehr Hollywood like. Ich bin trotzdem gespannt auf die weiteren Teile und hoffe es nimmt an Fahrt auf und Tiefe zu- es könnte sich noch einiges ergeben 🩵
Amazing start to the series of The Heirs of Storms
The Book ist about a girl who was born a rain singer which was very unexpected. When she was born she wove a storm that killed many people of the kingdom and made her feared even though it wasn't really her fault. Fast forward she ist part of a choosing rite for the new Kings and Queens of the 4 kingdoms even though her power consists only of a small drizzel since the storm.How is she going to do in the competition? Thats for the readers to find out following Blazes Story in Lauryn Hamilton Murray's book The Heirs of Storm. This Story is amazing the worldbuilding takes und imedietly into another world. As a reader sometimes you get whiplash of the plottwists happening but in a good way. I can really recomend this book to every fantasy lover and romantasy lover as it has a hunsh of romance as part of the storyline. Hopefully this is continued in part 2.
An amazing YA Fantasy book!
Heir of Storms hooked me from the very first chapter, which is why I devoured the book so quickly 😊. We follow FMC Blaze, who, although born into a fire family, possesses water magic - more precisely, she's a Rain Singer, supposedly the last one 🌧️. We read about her childhood in several flashbacks & how, on her 17th birthday, she's officially introduced to all the officials - and then, completely unexpectedly, becomes an heir in the competition for the Water Crown. This competition is where the story really kicks off & gave me everything I expect from a YA fantasy book - 📖 elemental magic, an exciting competition, royalty, intrigue & romance. I really liked all the characters. Even Blaze's annoying cousin had her place in the story 🤣. There's a prince who will soon become emperor & a bastard prince who's an outcast. Blaze also has a charming twin brother who looks after his little sister. That worked out some really great scenes for me 😌. Blaze is rather quiet & shy, especially at the beginning of the story. This changes as the book progresses & she gains more self-confidence; however, she remains a rather reserved FMC. This isn't a flaw for the book, but something I didn't quite like, as I prefer MCs who are more extroverted & sassy. Plot twists also have their place in the book. The "romance plot twist," in particular, which I didn't expect at all, was fantastic - a little sad, but also with interesting new possibilities. The final chapters held an exciting reveal of the villain (or rather, villains 🤔?). I'm really looking forward to the 2nd book & am curious to see what happens to Blaze & her magic 🩷!
Diese Geschichte hat mich wirklich positiv überrascht. Da es ein Buch aus meinem Fairyloot-Abo ist, das schon ewig bei mir im Regal steht und ich mir nicht selbst ausgesucht habe, bin ich mit niedrigen Erwartungen rangegangen. Aber schon nach wenigen Seiten hat mich die Geschichte total abgeholt. Blaze als FMC kann ich sehr gut nachempfinden und ich finde, dass sie eine tolle Entwicklung durchmacht. Stark, clever, empathisch. Manchmal naiv, aber nachvollziehbar. Auch die Nebencharaktere finde ich toll. Gerade die Beziehung zu ihrer Großmutter und Brüdern und dann der Freundeskreis, der sich bildet, haben mir sehr gut gefallen. Das Worldbuilding war für mich perfekt. Nicht zu kompliziert, aber nicht zu einfach und eine gute Mischung aus bekannten und neuen Elementen. Ein paar Plottwists waren dabei. Die Aufgaben waren im Wettkampf super interessant gestaltet. Der Spannungsbogen war top gelöst mit Höhen und Tiefen, die einen bis zum Ende gespannt weiterlesen lassen haben. Ich habe einen Cliffhanger befürchtet und diesen auch bekommen. Freue mich sehr auf den zweiten Teil und bin sehr gespannt, wie die Geschichte weitergeht.