The Warrior Heir

The Heir Trilogy by Cinda Williams Chima

The Warrior Heir Summary

Before he knew about the roses, sixteen-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity.

Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high schoolers.

Then one day Jack skips his medicine. Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. And it feels great-until he loses control of his own strength and nearly kills another player during soccer team tryouts.

Soon, Jack learns the startling truth about himself: he is Weirlind, part of an underground society of magical people who live among us.

At their help sits the feuding houses of the Red Rose and the White Rose, whose power is determined by playing the Game-a magical tournament in which each house sponsors a warrior to fight to the death. The winning house rules the Weir.

As if his bizarre herritage isn't enough, Jack finds out that he's not just another member of Weirlind-he's one of the last of the warriors-at a time when both houses are scouting for a player.

Our Rating for The Warrior Heir

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The Warrior Heir Book Review

VOYA, April, 2006

Twists and turns abound in this remarkable, nearly flawless debut novel that mixes a young man's coming-of-age with fantasy and adventure.

Fast paced and brilliantly plotted, Jack's journey is physical, mental, and emotional as he discovers his own identity and makes tough choices that impact others.

Readers of all ages will find in Jack a hero, who seeks above all to make the right choices regardless of the cost to himself. 5P, 5Q (highest ratings for quality and popularity)