The Last Great Heir - (Feast and Famine) by Carina Finn (Paperback)

About the Book

Rival heirs, Merriment and Rue, prepare for a customary duel on their thirteenth birthday to determine the next ruler, but a shared enemy compels them to work together to save their loved ones.

Book Synopsis

The female heirs of two opposing families must duel for guardianship of the land in this stunning fantasy adventure debut!

Merriment Feast's life is one constant party, complete with dazzling gowns and delicious pastries. Everything is perfect...except for her aunt's physically grueling training. Merri believes it's her responsibility to protect her family's traditions and the power they've held for generations.

Rue Famine knows that only Feasts benefit from Feast rule. As the heir of House Famine, she spends her days studying potion-making in an enormous, dusty library and learning how to use her magic to help others.

Custom dictates that the heirs of Feast and Famine must duel on their thirteenth birthday. Only one family can rule the land of Fauret, and Merri and Rue have been raised as rivals.

But as the contest draws near and dangers escalate, their true enemy may be a shared one...

Review Quotes

"A richly atmospheric fantasy with compelling themes of power and destiny." -- School Library Journal

"Fans of Ortega's Witchlings and Alice in Wonderland will enjoy the strong female friendships and luscious descriptions of food and fashion they find in this portal fantasy" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Incredibly creative and atmospheric... An enchanting entreaty to both follow your heart and examine its prejudices." -- Booklist

"Finn's fantastical debut draws readers deep into a world of demons, social justice, and legacy... punctuated by sincere moments of character interaction that ruminates on the weight of familial expectation and the strength it takes to carve one's own path." -- Publishers Weekly

"Take a seat and get comfortable: The Last Great Heir is a book you will read from start to finish in one sitting. With heart, intrigue and a growing mystery that kept me guessing, get ready for this to be your new fantasy obsession." -- Jen Calonita, New York Times bestselling author

"This magical world... evokes Studio Ghibli films, complete with quaint shops, talking cats, and a collection of entertainingly cagey and mercurial demons." -- Kirkus Reviews