The Poison Daughter
Sheila Masterson
4.6
The Inadequate Heir (The Bridge Kingdom Book 3)
by Danielle L. Jensen
Published May 24, 2022
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About this book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The next installment in the Bridge Kingdom series is not to be missed. Do not walk to pick up this book. Run.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash In the third novel of the iconic Bridge Kingdom series, forbidden romance blooms between two sworn enemies who must choose between their thirst for vengeance and their love for each other—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. The second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves. The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and still more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her—and to kill the Veliant prince who leads them. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous and handsome Maridrinian causes Zarrah to question whether the violence she’s perpetrated is justice or a crime. And as she continues to meet the nameless man each night, she finds common ground—and fiery passion—in his arms. But when identities are revealed, Zarrah must decide whether to embrace a chance at peace or march to the drums of war. Includes the bonus Bridge Kingdom novella The Calm Before the Storm, from the points of view of Lara and Aren Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE
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What readers are saying
jennyLoved this book. Great series so far!
"This book was so good! Danielle L. Jensen once again delivered a perfect balance of political intrigue, danger, and slow-burn romance that kept me turning the pages. The arranged marriage trope was handled so well here, it wasn’t just about romance, but about trust, vulnerability, and learning to fight side by side for something bigger than themselves. What I loved most was how much depth the characters had. Both heirs are carrying heavy expectations and personal doubts, which made their journey feel raw and believable. Their banter, their chemistry, and the way they slowly began to open up to each other was incredibly satisfying. On top of that, the political stakes were high and the world-building just keeps expanding, pulling me deeper into this series. This installment has cemented The Bridge Kingdom world as one of my favorite romantasy series. It’s heartfelt, thrilling, and unputdownable, I can’t wait to see where the story goes next. ["
September 6, 2025 Verified Purchase
This Nurse ReadsDanielle Jensen's characters are so easy to love and once again, I have fallen..
"⭐️ 4.75 Danielle Jensen's characters are so easy to love and once again, I have fallen... -------------------------- “I do want to remake the world so that I can be with you. So that I can get down on my knees and ask you to be my wife. So that I can put a crown on your head and make you my queen. So I can build a shrine and worship you as my goddess. I want all of these things, yet I face a future with none of them, and I don't know whether I want to fall on my own blade or burn everything to ash because I do not want to let you go.” This book runs parallel to The Traitor Queen but with a different perspective. Instead of following Aren and Lara, RIP to their POV novels being completed, we are taken on an adventure through the eyes of Keris Veliant-heir to the throne of Maridrina and son of King Silas Veliant-and Zarrah Anaphora, respected general and niece to the Empress of Valcotta. Zarrah is stationed in the city of Nerastis, planning to lead her people to victory in The Endless War. She is driven by hate, vengeance and trauma, and god-willing she will not rest until every last Maridrinian has died at her blade. When the empress demands that they hold on their plans to attack, Zarrah decides to sneak across the river into Maridrinian territory and kill the crown prince stationed on the other side... Keris never wanted this life. If it were up to him he'd be up North with his head in a book far away from his father and the war. Of course, it doesn't matter what he wants and instead he is forced to be as close to it all as possible, stuck in Nerastis with the smell of booze, death and dirt. That is until he sees a beautiful women in the streets... Zarrah's plan does not go smoothly and she runs into an anonymous Maridrinian, with golden locks and handsome features. There is something about him she cannot resist and as they continue to meetup in secret, she begins to question everything she held true. Hence begins an affair built off of dreams. But as their relations turn to passion, a mistake is made and identities revealed! A capture is made! Zarrah is taken to Maridrina and must rely on her sworn enemy to survive. Will she continue to listen to her head or learn to lead with her heart? ---------------------------------- This continues to be a favorite fantasy series of mine! It checks off so many boxes and the character development is so beautifully done. Although I fell hard for Aren, Keris is the antihero you want to root for in the end. He is a master of swoon worthy words and his actions hold true. He is devilishly intelligent, brooding and 🔥 Zarrah is a character to look up to but also want to be! She is strong, with a weapon but also with her soul. Although she has endured deep grief she continues to be able to pick herself up and seek honor despite her opportunity for instant reward through vengeance. She’s also downright kickass and can tell a man exactly what she wants 🔥 I enjoyed the growth of these two characters immensely and the bond between Keris and Zarrah is palpable. There are moments within that so brightly express their love and heartbreak and I was ALL here for it. ✔️ forbidden romance ✔️ enemies to lovers ✔️ Political scheming ["
April 25, 2023 Verified Purchase
