Title: Imprisoned Heiress
Series: Atlantis Institute for Dangerous Criminals
Author: River Starr
Length : 304 pages
Genre: Paranormal Romance | Fantasy
Format: Arc- ebook
Book Review
Imprisoned Heir is one of my top ten books for 2020!
This is my first book from River Starr and, from the moment I read the blurb, I knew I had to have it! River Starr has woven an intricate plotline for her debut novel that features an insanely addictive cast of characters.
Nyx, our female protagonist, is a modern-day female Robin Hood– stealing from the rich supernatural of Cornwall to provide for the poor. I must say I enjoyed reading Nyx as she was the perfect balance of funny and smart while maintaining her loyalty and humility.
She is quite a complex character, who just happens to find herself in truly extraordinarily messy circumstances. In the interest of keeping it spoiler-free, I will say I truly enjoyed all the facets of Nyx- both seen and unseen (wink wink).
When Nyx comes across an offer that’s too good to refuse, she winds up being imprisoned for a crime she cannot remember committing with a one-way ticket to the dangerous underbelly of the most dangerous prison- Atlantis.
What’s a girl to do trapped with a sexy full-blooded winter fae, a hungry Vampire King, and a moody dragon shifter? This unlikely group will have to learn to rely on each other if they hope to escape, especially since their prison sentence has morphed into a sadistic version of the hunger games that is overflowing with deadly challenges. I loved this ragtag posse and truly appreciated the dysfunctional, haphazard relationships formed.
I was pleasantly surprised by how diabolical River Starr is with her plotting. The unexpected twists and turns throughout the novel kept me at the edge of my seat- from buried secrets being discovered to the deep burn of forbidden love.
My only critique for this book was the author’s tendency to be slightly repetitive with details like how Zavian smells, or the fact that they are mates, etc. Fewer details in certain areas could have tightened up the novel and created a better flow. Despite this, I was floored by how unique and exciting this novel was and anxiously await book # 2 in the series.
Thank you to Xpresso Tours and the author for providing me with an arc of this book. All views and opinions expressed are my own.
Book Synopsis
It was meant to be a punishment.
I’d been imprisoned for killing two fae nobles of the Sea Court, after all. Despite that not being an entirely accurate account of the night’s events, I’m thrown into the Sea Court’s most ruthless prison: Atlantis.
My one-way ticket lands me in the midst of the most dangerous supernatural criminals, but also within the sights of a beautiful sea fae guard whose attention I can’t seem to shake—not that I’m complaining. He’s commanding, demanding me to repent and be dealt punishment for what I’ve done. I should be obedient and try to redeem myself. But every time our eyes meet, my soul soars. Our magic connects and slides together in ways I wish our bodies would. Our searing attraction is magnetic. Inevitable.
We are mates. But he hates me. Because despite being caught red-handed over his brother’s bodies, it wasn’t me who committed that crime. In fact, I don’t even remember the murders.
IMPRISONED HEIR is the first of a paranormal romance trilogy full danger, action, heart, and an enemies to lovers fated-mate romance. Scroll up to purchase your copy today and join the prison escape before the signal sounds!
Atlantis Institute For Dangerous Criminals
Imprisoned Heir
Courtesan Bound
Freedom’s Chance (February 11th 2021)
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About the Author
River Starr writes books that help you escape, especially fantasy romance full of magic and supernaturals. Favorite things: coffee, wine, chocolate, and a heavy dose of books to chase away the dark… or invite delicious darkness in.I am an emerging author of the dark romance genre. ♥
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