Empire by Sabaa Tahir
Author : Sabaa Tahir
Book : Empire
/YA,Fantasy/
Publication date : September 22, 2026
Blurb:
A crumbling empire.
An ancient evil.
A lost homeland.
A lie that could destroy the world.
In the crumbling Martial Empire, crown prince Quil Farrar and his aunt, Empress Helene, are losing a war against the vicious Kegari horde. Quil’s armies dwindle, his faith falters, and the woman he loves vanished months ago, leaving him brokenhearted. Torn between his duty to his people and his desire to discover Sirsha’s fate, Quil embarks on a dangerous quest for aid—from the most treacherous of allies.
Sirsha Westering finds herself tethered to Div, an ancient evil unleashed by a terrible tragedy. Div delights in tormenting Sirsha, hungering for her magical heart. Even as Sirsha struggles for control of her own fate, she is desperate to shield Quil from Div’s destructive power. But Div won’t release Sirsha without a fight. To earn her freedom, Sirsha must uncover Div’s past—and face horrors in her own.
Cero bet-Dafra, former right hand of the Kegari leader, Aiz, now finds himself pitted against her. As Aiz slips further into violence and delusion, Cero must discover if his people have any hope of a future or if they’re condemned to an unending cycle of violence. His journey will force him to confront hidden truths, ancient secrets, and a lie that could destroy the world.
In Empire, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir returns to the expansive world of fury and vengeance of Heir, weaving a story of legacy and rebellion, of loyalty and freedom, and of what it means to confront the monsters that lurk within us all.
My thoughts:
Bittersweet and absolutely perfect ending, ticking every box my soul could've wanted!
First, I should say that I love the decision to make this journey a duology because it was the perfect pacing and format to enjoy in the best way.
Second, I LOVE when an author includes a summary of the previous book; that thoughtfulness and care from the author melt my heart.
The journey starts exactly where we left off in the previous book, and I enjoyed the fact that we had POVs not only from Sirsha, Aiz, and Quil, but from other characters too, who played a big emotional role.
Needless to say, the way she weaves political, emotional, and magical threads is just impeccable, making the world even more lush and spacious.
We get so many answers and unexpected twists, and everything ties in in such a satisfying way, leaving no stone unturned.
That ending got me really emotional, and I still need time. I also feel a bit sad to bid farewell to this universe.
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