Blood Heir is the latest installment in the Aurelia Ryder series by Ilona Andrews, following the story of Julie Lennart nee Olsen, the adopted daughter of Kate Daniels. Set in a post-apocalyptic America where magic is returning in waves, the book revolves around Julie's return to Atlanta to prevent a prophecy involving an ancient god, Moloch, slaying Kate during a magic wave. With intricate world-building and a mix of urban fantasy and strong romantic elements, the story unfolds with Julie navigating a new identity, complex relationships, and a mystery surrounding a series of murders while facing the threat of ancient evil.
The narrative of Blood Heir is fast-paced, action-packed, and humor-filled, with a well-trained heroine at its center. The book delves into Julie's journey of growth and transformation, exploring themes of identity, family, and sacrifice. With cliffhangers that promise future installments and a blend of high-stakes plotting and engaging character dynamics, Blood Heir offers a compelling continuation of the Kate Daniels universe, drawing readers into a world where old myths collide with new legends, and danger lurks around every corner.
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Has Romance?
Romance is present but develops at a medium pace, focusing on emotional elements rather than physical.
From The Publisher:
From award-winning author, Ilona Andrews, an all-new novel set in the New York Times #1 bestselling Kate Daniels World and featuring Julie Lennart-Olsen, Kate and Curran's ward.
Atlanta was always a dangerous city. Now, as waves of magic and technology compete for supremacy, it's a place caught in a slow apocalypse, where monsters spawn among the crumbling skyscrapers and supernatural factions struggle for power and survival.
Eight years ago, Julie Lennart left Atlanta to find out who she was. Now she's back with a new face, a new magic, and a new name-Aurelia Ryder-drawn by the urgent need to protect the family she left behind. An ancient power is stalking her adopted mother, Kate Daniels, an enemy unlike any other, and a string of horrifying murders is its opening gambit.
If Aurelia's true identity is discovered, those closest to her will die. So her plan is simple: get in, solve the murders, prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled, and get out without being recognized. She expected danger, but she never anticipated that the only man she'd ever loved could threaten everything.
One small misstep could lead to disaster. But for Aurelia, facing disaster is easy; it's relationships that are hard.
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I waited for the blog posts to be finished before reading this story while it was free (Thanks so much, Ilona and Gordon!!) but then decided to extend the wait until it was published. I’m glad I did because this turned out to be exactly what I needed right now. A wonderful escape. Loved reuniting with these two in new and unexpected ways.
Jan 21, 2021 author blog post,
Ilona Andrews, Inc. and Nancy Yost Literary Agency are pleased to announce two more novels in the instantly-bestselling Ryder series featuring Julie Lennart returning to the magic ravaged world of Kate Daniels’ Atlanta to stop an ancient enemy who threatens people she loves most.
WOOHOOOOOO!!
Oh My... Where to start?
I love Julie! I love Kate! I love this world! And most of all I adore Ilona Andrews, this majestic power couple of writing.
Talking about the book it is simply amazing, from Derek to Sienna, to Conlan, from Luther to Nick and Desandra and all the others.
The last words that Julie says to Derek before he eats the hearth of the Sphinx are the ones that probably made him do that since she said: "I'm finally pretty enough for you?" Pretty is what they called him before the scars. Before everything. It was powerful.
There will still be a future for them?
Let's wait and see.
Can't wait for more Aurelia's books. And Hugh's books. And Catalina's books. And Arabella's books. And all of the Ilona Andrews books.
Spent far too much time info dumping the history, not enough time actually moving the plot forward. Also, felt very episodic and repetitive.
DNF at 54%
What can you read after
Blood Heir?
About the Author:
"Ilona Andrews" is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian, and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the US Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)
Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.
They have coauthored four New York Times and USA Today bestselling series: the Kate Daniels urban fantasy series, the Edge rustic fantasy books, the Hidden Legacy paranormal romance novels, and the Innkeeper Chronicles, which they post as a free weekly serial. For a complete list of their books, fun extras, and Innkeeper installments, please visit their website at www.ilona-andrews.com.
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