“ Lost Heir”
by Karina Espinsoa
Review by Katy Grant
The wait is over "Lost Heir" the continuation of
Leila and Ronan's story that began with "Blood Weaver" is now
available.
Learning the full wording of the prophecy that would bring
the Fox Demon, Leila has come to understand why Ronan hadn’t told her the whole
truth. He was searching for a means to answer the prophecy while yet saving
her. Entering Valoria after being gone so many years she was first comforting
by the welcome of her people, however, upon entering the Grand Hall the feeling
of confinement was stifling; she knew there would be challenges ahead. Her
father’s welcome was warm, so different from the look on her mother’s cold face.
At once she knew there would be problems. Caelan’s anger was clearly felt, he had
resented her spending any time with Ronan on the journey. The march now over, Ronan was freed on the
orders of her father, trying to prevent trouble between the Grasslands and
Valoria. Ronan is free but closely watched during his time at Court.
Court politics are like ground fog swirling around their
feet, whispers of war hanging in the wind, the Queen’s displeasure could be
tasted in the air and Caelan’s rage was hanging in the shadows ready to pounce.
Leila has been changed by the things she has seen as well as by her interactions
over the years with people at all levels. A change that will not bode well for
the plans some have for the Lost Princess.
Housed in the Northern Castle while Leila is in the Eastern
Castle, Ronan still manages to find his way to her suite in order to assure her
of his love and protection even against his father. While in the face of her mother’s
angry disapproval, the two manage to spend time together talking, making plans
and exploring their love which has grown beyond mere words and has culminated
into the physical realm. Ronan and Leila are not the only ones that are searching
for answers to questions that arise there are murmurs of a lost heir, talk of war
on the horizon, whispers of rebellion and a push for a political for a marriage.
Marcellus surprisingly stands up to his mother in favor of his sister and has
his father agreeing that he will never force his children to marry against
their wishes. When Caelan discovers Leila and Ronan in a compromising position,
his plotting becomes even more assiduous as he whispers his lies into most
willing ears. Ronan needs to leave Valoria before Caelan’s lies get him imprisoned
once again. Help comes from an
unexpected source as Marcellus finally starts to realize that something is very
wrong with his old friend Caelan, that he is a danger to both his sister and
Ronan. Plans for Ronan’s escape will now include Leila since she won’t leave
his side. They quickly flee for their lives. While running towards what they
believe is safety, they find unexpected allies, and learn dark secrets that
come to light.
But will they find the help they need or is death awaiting
them. Together Ronan and Leila are stronger but with so many secrets yet to
come to light and villains still hiding behind friendship the ending is still
uncertain as we await the final chapter yet to come.
Court schemes and politics across all three realms, have need of Lyanna for her
position and powers. What they don’t realize is the past ten years has allowed
Leila to gain some control over her powers, to delve into even darker powers
and she won’t hesitate to use them. No one will ever control her life again. Her
choices, decisions, for good or bad will be her’s alone.
There is treachery, jealousy, insatiable ambition, danger, characters from “Blood Weaver ‘’ will show up to help carry the tale further, spicy romance and distorted beliefs that could bring death. I couldn't finish it fast enough and will now go back to read "Blood Weaver" and "Lost Heir" while wanting to learn of the fate of those who have drawn me into their world.
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