The Heir

I really enjoyed the combination of a traditional new adult college romance with a mafia romance. It was so innovative and I've never read anything like it. I also really loved the characters and can't wait to see more of the side characters explored in the rest of the series. The reason I gave this 4 stars instead of a full 5 was that the pacing was a bit off for me and even dragged at times. This book was a bit long for what it was. Despite that, this book had an amazing world, writing, and characters that really redeemed it for me

3.5 stars.


I borrowed this book with Kindle Unlimited and, utilizing Whispersync, I simultaneously listened to the Audible version that I was able to purchase at a discount on Amazon. I did have a few issues with the book like the part where Anna says a girl should only date if she's willing to have sex since that's a guy's expectation. For the purpose of this review: “That part is my fault. It's probably a mistake to date someone if I don't want to fuck them. Sex is what any boy will expect.”

smh The way Dean took advantage of Anna really bothered me, too, but I've got a feeling he's going to get what's coming to him just like his father and grandfather did. ;) I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys fiction mafia romance series.

I've been looking forward to getting to Kingmakers since I started Brutal Birthright last year and it didn't disappoint!!

I actually like the love triangle trope when it's done well so really enjoyed this, although it was obvious that Anna and Leo are made for each other from the start so Dean didn't stand a chance.

I also really loved the whole boarding school setting with the different divisons and the competition between the year groups.

My only real issue was that it felt a bit too long so the pacing felt a little off. I do think it's a great starting point to the series and can see it just getting better with each book.