The Heir: Limited Edition Cover

“Power is not only in what we do, but in what we don’t do..."Okay. OK. OKAY. This is one of the coolest concepts I have ever seen for a series. Hogwarts but for mafia heirs? BRILLIANT. The world-building and character introductions were woven in perfectly; it sets up the rest of the series really nicely without being too much. The romance in this novel is an angsty slow burn and IT WAS HOT. The Heir is an absolute page-turner. Sophie Lark is one heck of a storyteller. Also, I freaking HATED Dean. Everyone says his redemption arc is excellent so I really hope it is!!Read time: 7h 23minsReading sessions: 4

What an amazing start to Kingmakers series! Let me say that this whole idea of a secret college for Mafia kids is just brilliant! After reading the same plots over and over again, it can get tiring, but Sophie brought a freshness to the mafia genre. The work she put into building this concept and describing it througly in The Heir shows just how incredible she is and how commmited she is into giving her readers the best reading experience ever.This book is told in 3 povs, and that, for me, was a new concept, becuase we have 3 people, but only 2 are a couple. I found this strategy very interesting, since it allowed us to get a inside scoop into Dean's mind and why he does the thing he does and why he is the way he is, like a preparation for his own book, The Bully (Kingmakers #3).Leo and Anna *swoon* They were best friends since they were toddlers, grew up together, did everything together, so it made total sense for Leo to follow Anna into Kingmakers.Leo started off as arrogant, cocky, always putting himself in the center and everyone else was just orbiting around him, but thorughout the book you can see how much growth he goes through. He finally realizes what really matters are the ones he loves, begins to put others needs and wants before his own, and to never take anything nor anyone for granted. He matures so much!He's so sweet, even more so than his dad. The love he feels for Anna is so pure, so sould deep. I love how he just gets her. They have such a deep, strong conection, that with only a look they can understand each other. I want what they have!!!I just wish he had got more moments between them once they finally got together. I always want more and more hahaha(One thing I wish had been included is Leo and Anna saying to each other, face to face, ‘I love you’. It’s clear they do, through actions and words, and they’ve said it in their inner mologues, but didn’t actuallys said the words to one another, and I love that moment when the MC’s profess their love to each other that way.)Anna is such a bad@ss! She doesn't take crap from anyone, she will stand up for herself and she's always upfront with her feelings. She is every bit her father (Daddy Miko!! Uhh *fans myself*) and I love how she one day will become the heir and rule over the Polish Mafia (yessss, Queen!!).Dean... My heart breaks for him... everything he has been through, the lack of love and support from his family, his mother abandoning him... all his life he grew up hating Leo and the Gallos, thinking Leo's life should have been his... and that hate is only fuelded once they meet at Kingmakers. He wants to take EVERYTHING from Leo.He does some things pretty reprehensible things, and one of them I don't think I'll be able to forgive him... I’m very curious to see how Sophie will reddem him, cause so far it seems dificcult. But, I know Sophie will do it and make me fall for him.And Miles! Oh, Miles… I’m dying to get my hands on his book! I just know he’ll be my favorite H of all time. He already won me over with his funny self, the fact that he’s a dancer! And, of course, because he’s Aida’s son! If he’s anything like his mother, then we’ll be more than entertained ahaha And I'm dying to see the side of him in love! It's gonna make my heart race, my brain explode and everything else burn. hahahaFantastic book, amazing characters, captivating plot and a wordl I want to go live in!5 starsNow go do yourself a favor and go read this book! 😊

I love Sophie Larks one of a kind writing. This book is no exception. I really enjoyed both the Brutal Birthright & Underworld series, getting to know all of the parent's stories and then read all about their kids in Kingmakers series has been great! I absolutely LOVED Leo & Anna's story, i really enjoyed all of the side characters as well and i cant wait to read the rest of the books in this series. These books give you ALL of the feelings! I laughed, I cried, I was pist, & then happy! It's as if i was there with them living through all of the drama instead of reading it from the comfort of my couch!🛋📖📚

I absolutely love the world Sophie created. Her settings and characters instantly grip you and reel you in. Her world feels real and surreal, all at once. Apart from a few character inconsistencies to serve the plot, I found the story to be richly crafted - there is a rich, sexy yet freeing tone that is surprisingly passionate and impactful. Definitely recommend!

I really liked this book! Loved the darkness of the mafias and that the girl is not scared of the bad guy or the darkness of that world. Loved the dirty romance part too! Made you vote for the bad guy and the good guy. Good books like that are hard to come by.