The Inadequate Heir

• Fantasy Romance
  - Enemies to Lovers
  - Forbidden Love
  - Starcrossed Lovers
  - War & Politics
  - World Building
  - Secret Identity
  - Alliances
  - Protection
  - Dual POV

Nothing short of a literary masterpiece, brilliantly weaving a tapestry of intricate storytelling and rich character development. However, I understand why it might not resonate with everyone. The novel revisits events from the first two books, presenting them through different perspectives. This narrative technique, while insightful, can make the pace feel slow for those who aren't fans of seeing the same events unfold from alternate viewpoints.

What truly sets this book apart is the electric dynamic between the main characters. The banter is exceptionally written, striking a perfect balance between wit and depth. Their interactions are not just entertaining but add layers to their personalities, making them more relatable and engaging.

The romantic development in The Inadequate Heir is a masterclass in the ‘enemies to lovers' trope, executed with a medium burn that's both tantalizing and satisfying. The tension and ‘spice' between the characters build at a pace that's neither too fast nor too slow, keeping the reader hooked and invested in their relationship.

The ending, a cliffhanger, leaves you yearning for more, a testament to Jensen's skill in storytelling and character crafting. In summary, while ‘The Inadequate Heir' might have a narrative approach that's not universally appealing, its rich character dynamics and skillful execution of romantic tropes make it a standout novel in its genre.

I've started reading it because I was in love with Aren and Lara and wanted to know more about them even though I knew this book was about Keris and Zarrah. However, for my surprise I ended up loving Keris and Zarrah even more as the characters are much better developed than the previous couple. I just couldn't stop reading and wonder what was going to happen to them.

This is the third book of The Bridge Kingdom. And it was so good. This follows two different characters. It follows Zarrah and Keris. It was a little bit more 🌶️ than the other two. Not so much but it had it and I loved it. Yes by the end of the book some of the chapters was okay. But the ending got me giving this a 5⭐️. And I need book 4 like now. 

The book follows the story of Keris and Zarrah (heirs of Maridrina and Valcotta, respectively) and overlaps most of the events of the Traitor Queen. Because of this, I've found some parts a bit slow and repetitive as we are seeing the same dialogues happening, interspaced with new ones. This issue might be more evident to me as I just fineshed readind the previous books.

Despite this, I liked Keris and Zarrah a lot, much more than Aren and Lara, and I am excited for the next instalment in the series.