Friday, September 26, 2025

Heir of Storms

Murray, Lauryn Hamilton. Heir of Storms. Book 1 of the Storm Weaver series. 2025. 416p. ISBN 9781250348159. 

From the moment of her birth, Blaze, a rare Rain Singer born into a dominant fire-wielding family, brought catastrophic destruction, summoning a storm that claimed thousands of lives across the Empire. Unbeknownst to all, however, the girl derisively known as Storm Weaver has not been able to manifest any of her magical power ascribed to her since she was born. Since that devastating day, she has been kept hidden. 

On her 17th name day, she and her twin Flint welcome guests to her grandmother's estate, and Blaze is finally introduced to the Empire's nobility. At the ball, Blaze is mercilessly taunted by her despicable cousin Amber, who mocks her lack of ability. Under the pressure, Blaze manifest a power she did not think she had, and she shatters all of the glasses. This makes a lasting impression on Howe, the crown prince.

An unexpected invitation to compete for the empire's future leadership thrusts Blaze and Flint are trust into the spotlight and into a world of political battle as they are summoned to the Golden Palace to participate in the next heirs' trials. The Empire's capital is is rife with threats, intrigue, and romance, as Blaze finds herself drawn to both the charming Crown Prince and a dangerously alluring newcomer, the prince's half brother. As she delves into her dormant abilities, she realizes the throne of the Queen of Water could be hers, but claiming it will demand shedding the narratives imposed upon her and bravely forging her own destiny.

Fans of series like Red Queen will enjoy this new series that dwells in the fantastic and the politics of an Empire teetering on the edge of chaos.

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