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Narrated by:
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Christian Coulson
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Written by:
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C. S. Pacat
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* 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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Need
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The narrator made the story
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can't wait for book 3
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The new characters are a hoot and enjoyable!
And of course more screentime for Mr. St. Clair? What's not to love. Especially the way Christian Coulson delivers his lines.
Definitely had more focus on James and Will's relationship which I thoroughly appreciated.
The accumulation of everyone choices, of who to they believed in, who to they listen, and who they trust came to a very satisfying collision and I cannot wait to see how everyone picks up the pieces from the rubble.
Though at the end of it all, I could not help but think of Will as a flower desperately reaching and in need of the sunlight promised by the upcoming dawn.
Will just wants sunshine
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Need book three!
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