Week 31 Review: The Heretic Royal

From Goodreads:

As two sisters battle for a single throne in G.A. Aiken's newest fantasy, warring factions take up arms, a land is divided, and uncertain allies become very certain lovers . . .

Gods save the queen!

Ainsley Farmerson has always planned to break free of the family business—and the family drama. But what was once farming, smithworking, and bickering over the dinner table has turned into open warfare between sisters. Sides have been taken, lives are on the line, and Ainsley has no doubt which sister must be queen. She'll do whatever is necessary to take down the soulless Beatrix. Even if that means joining forces with angry battle nuns, irritating monks, and overbearing centaurs.

Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan has no time for human beings. And yet . . . there is something about the uncontrollable princess that he can't ignore. Maybe it's the way her eldest sisters underestimate her. Or her bravery facing down dragons and mad queens from distant lands. Whatever the reason, Gruff is willing to fight by this human's side. Not only for the entertainment value, but because she's right. Beatrix must never be queen. So whatever he has to do, whoever he has to destroy, Gruff will battle beside Ainsley. Fast. Hard. And with absolutely no mercy . . .

My Review:
I loved reading this book! I love her writing and this series so much, and now that I've caught up with my reread (plus my read of the other series set in this world) I could finally get to this book! I just love this world and these characters so much!

G.A. Aiken's writing is always comedic, crazy and chaotic. I always have a blast consuming these stories, and this latest one with heretic in the title? I had to know more, and it was another great story in this world and i couldn't get enough! 

This family who are dealing with one of them being the villain, I've really enjoyed them. To get Ainsley's story, and Gruff's, was so fantastic, I really enjoyed them together and their dynamics. Just the way that he regards the whole situation, basically as something to entertain him, yeah, they were so great!  

Given that this is a fight on who the ruler should be, there are a bunch of politics and machinations, plots and schemes. Adding in all these wonderful characters and their relationships, really brought this book to life, and told a compelling tale! 

Reading this book was so fantastic, and I can't wait for whatever's next, under G.A. Aiken or Shelly Laurenston! 

Author: G.A. Aiken
Series: The Scarred Earth Saga #3
Read: July 29th, 2024 
Source: NetGalley 
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Kensington 
Published: December 27th 2022

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars