Week 22 Review: Heir of Light

From Goodreads:

There is always a price to be paid for power and justice.

With the Academia now awakened from its centuries-long slumber, Robin, a student who hails from a prestigious family, must own up to his destiny. As heir to the Gardianno seat, a highly coveted position within the human caste court, Robin stands to inherit great power when he assumes his birthright—but at what cost?

Under the guidance of a formidable Barrani lord named Teela, Robin wrestles with his newfound duties and the societal complexities that come with the privilege. Soon, however, it's apparent that others feel entitled to the seat…and they're willing to do the unthinkable in order to get it.

With Teela and his best friend, Raven, at his side, Robin is ready to battle for what is rightfully his. But when the Halls of Law consider reopening the investigation into the baffling murder of his parents, the truth could lead Robin right to the heart of danger.

My Review:
I had such a great time reading this book! I love this world and Michelle Sagara's writing so much, and this sequel in the Academia with Robin and Raven was really great! Now that he's aware of the position his line holds-and they're aware that he's alive, well, that's a whole complicated can of worms. It was such an enjoyable story!

The politics of his position, and of his age, and the fact that his uncle's family is holding the seat, that the older generation of said family are the ones that killed Robin's family...yeah, it's complicated. That a guardian had to be appointed for Robin, and said family were jockeying to be the one that was appointed was pretty stressful. The training, of manners, of swordcraft-and the particular sword that Teela gives him? So interesting! 

Not to mention, that the time that Robin gained them at the end of the previous book was running out, that it was too long for the thoughts being without someone watching over them. So that was a ticking pressure that was growing, and I had to see what was going to happen next, how they were going to resolve it, but I loved watching and finding out! 

I'm not sure if there's going to be more books in this spin off series. At this point, there are 2 books in the Wolves of Elantra series, though that series were individual, self-contained series, whereas this one has been very linked, and the story seems to be wrapped up, though there could be something that I missed and we could be more. Either way, I'll read it! 

Loved reading this book and I can't wait for whatever is next from the series! 

Author: Michelle Sagara 
Series: Lessons of the Academia #2, Chronicles of Elantra #18.5
Read: May 28th, 2025 
Source: Bought 
Reason Why: Love her writing and this world, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2025 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: MIRA
Published: May 27th 2025

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars