Dark Heir
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
4.9
C. S. Pacat
* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own--his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart? Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. "I simply couldn't put it down." --V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, on Dark Rise "Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark." --Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire, on Dark Rise "A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. You won't be able to look away." --Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights, on Dark Rise
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Author
C. S. Pacat
Pages
479
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Date
2023
ISBN
006294617X 9780062946171
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"C.S. Pacat's words are like a slow-seeping drug burrowing into my system. Before I knew it I was hooked again. But honestly, there was never any doubt.
Will our main character is still an enigma. He is caring, cunning, and a natural-born leader. People are drawn to him and they almost think it's of their own volition. Im afriad, I am as well. I would follow him into ruin. But he is conflicting. There is evil just under the skin. Will it surface? Has it already and he is playing me for a fool?
James and Will's dynamic was a slow heat begging for more fodder. Every second they were together I felt desire and destiny all wrapped up into one. Still, I was left with more questions. Was James just lured in by their past or do they really have something together? Pacat has me begging for answers now. The flashbacks were a horrible temptation as well. All Will had to do was give in and he could have everything he ever wanted. And his backstory..... *crying* that broke me and I appreciate Will all the more.
This book, like the first, with a slow build-up. I have a physical need now for the romance to blossom. I wish we got more but apparently Pacat knows just how much to torture someone before they break. And I know I keep talking about Will but there is so much depth there. He is loveable but also alone surrounded by his friends and plagued by secrets.
Cyprian surprised me most of all. His morals clashed with all that he knew and the small spark between him and Violet is something I will be nurturing in hopes of a flame. Elizabeth's character grew into an uncontrollable force too. She is such a little fireball and I love it. Honestly, no complaints here except I didn’t get enough and I have to wait for more. Maybe next time Pacat you can write the whole thing and put it out together so I can binge it.
P.S. that cliffhanger was b*tch move."
Ashley
"oh. my god."
Asher
"holy hell
everything coming together at the end was the perfect conclusion but it still hit me like a truck "
Edin :)
"BRUHHHH <br/><br/>i am speechless, what the ****"
James b
"Take this rating as 4.5 instead. I liked the sequel better than the first book. If you’ve read Dark Rise and only found the ending intriguing (as I had), then you won't be disappointed by the sequel"
Crimson Serpents
"This book made me wanna jump off a bridge 10/10"
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