Heartless Heirs
by MarcyKate Connolly
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Pub Date 10 Aug 2021 | Archive Date 17 Aug 2021
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Description
From New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly comes the sequel to Twin Daggers, which follows Aissa and Zandria on their mission to understand their unique magical bloodline, as well as unite the Magi and Technocrats before their sworn enemy can turn the simmering hate between the two peoples into an all-out war.
Heartless Heirs:
- Combines fantasy and magic with a storyline that focuses on social issues
- Joins action and intrigue with love and romance
- Has a cover that features foil and embossing
Aissa has never felt so trapped and alone even with her sister and friend by her side. Zandria—once her other half—has become cold and inflexible after her time in the Technocrats’ dungeon. Their friend Remy may still side with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spymaster has turned traitor. And Aissa herself is now an enemy of her Magi people after falling in love with—and binding her heart to—Aro, a Techno prince who puts all their lives at stake.
Aissa is determined to uncover the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance that created her and Zandria’s unique magical powers ... as well as learn whether the Alliance’s research holds the key to healing the rift between the Magi and Technocrats after centuries of war. But with her people preparing for battle, it will take more than lost spells and hidden secrets to accomplish her goal. Especially as the bond between her and Aro grows deeper and threatens everything Aissa has ever believed.
Also check out book one in the series: Twin Daggers
Marketing Plan
• From New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly
• Combines fantasy and magic with a storyline that focuses on social issues
• Contains a diverse cast of characters and backgrounds
• Joins action and intrigue with love and romance
• Is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Sabaa Tahir
• Cover features foil and embossing
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780310768272 |
| PRICE | US$18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 352 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Cam W, Reviewer
Heartless Heirs was just as breathtakingly fast-paced and exciting at the first book in this duology, Twin Daggers. I will say that the romance between Aissa and Aro was definitely more prevalent in this story, and it was nice to watch their relationship strengthen and mature. We were also introduced to some new characters, and I liked the personality, determination, and tension they brought to the story.
Of course, a story wouldn’t exist if it didn’t contain some type of conflict, and the main antagonist in Heartless Heirs was nothing if not ruthless. He was an easy character to despise, and there was a clever plot twist centered around him that I didn’t see coming. Hats off to MarcyKate Connolly for pulling that off!
There was a lot that happened in this novel, and I’ll admit that it kept me reading late into the night. Heartless Heirs also had a satisfying ending, which I’m always a sucker for. I’d definitely recommend it to fantasy-adventure lovers!
I received an ARC of this book, opinions are my own.
Jennifer S, Librarian
Heartless Heirs is the second book of the duology, Twin Daggers by MarcyKate Connolly. The adventure, and the struggle, continues for the Magi and the Technocrats in the ancient-like city of Palinor. Magi leaders have been sacrified, and a dangerous traitor has emerged. Heartless Heirs picks up an hour after Twin Daggers, with heroines Aissa and Zandria, the Magi super-twins with special powers, running away with their childhood friend and Aissa’s new love, the Technocrat prince, Aro. Ahead of them is adventure, romance...and more danger than they can possibly imagine.
Aissa narrates with suspense and intrigue, as she and Zandria escape the city with childhood friend, Remy, in search of safety and answers to lingering questions about what exactly happened hundreds of years ago that split the Magi and the Technocrats into factions in the first place. Zandria is not happy with her sister, who is now a traitor for falling in love with (and binding her heart to) Aro, the Technocrat prince. Meanwhile, the Magi are hiding, the twins must find the hidden Magi library, and the Techno soldiers are hot on their trail, ready to eliminate them once and for all. The Alchemical Alliance, a group desperately trying to find a way to bring the Magi and the Techocrats together, is also in danger of falling apart with traitor, Darian, on the loose. Even the king and queen are heartless, dealing with their run-away son and their unsuspecting citizens. Hidden secrets, spells, and spies make this tale twist and turn. This book is a spell-binding (“spell” and “binding” are key words here) adventure in 350 pages.
Heartless Heirs is a story full of compelling characters and gripping events that will keep the reader guessing until the very end - Can the Magi and Technocrats all learn to live peacefully in Palinor? (Probably not.) Will Aissa and Zandria live to save the day...again? (Readers will want to keep reading to find out.)
A grateful thank you to Blink YA Books, HarperCollins, and Net Galley for the early read. Put this one on your pre-order list. Heartless Heirs publishes August 10, 2021.
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