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Heir Apparent
When the Kronides—the six children of Kronos—disappear, so too does the peace between the realms.
Poseidon, the Olympian God of the Sea, and one of the three kings of the divine world has disappeared. All that remains of his legacy is an empty throne with no named successor.
Although he is the first born child of Poseidon and the one that has taken his place amongst the Twelve Great Olympians, Proteus has no interest in the throne. His sights are set on only one thing—finding his father and all the other Olympians that disappeared. However, he may not have a say in the matter. The threat of war looms ever closer, and the truth is hidden by beings beyond his understanding.
With his prophetic abilities in disarray and the divine world observing his every move, the Prince of the Sea will have to rise to the challenge.
His journey begins now.
Fate favours the eldest!
Poseidon, the Olympian God of the Sea, and one of the three kings of the divine world has disappeared. All that remains of his legacy is an empty throne with no named successor.
Although he is the first born child of Poseidon and the one that has taken his place amongst the Twelve Great Olympians, Proteus has no interest in the throne. His sights are set on only one thing—finding his father and all the other Olympians that disappeared. However, he may not have a say in the matter. The threat of war looms ever closer, and the truth is hidden by beings beyond his understanding.
With his prophetic abilities in disarray and the divine world observing his every move, the Prince of the Sea will have to rise to the challenge.
His journey begins now.
Fate favours the eldest!
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2023
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December 5, 2023
An expansive journey through the intricacies of Greek mythology following Proteus, mythical seer and firstborn son of Poseidon.
Thank you to Reedsy Discovery and the author for providing me a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Heir Apparent is a debut novel and first in a series. It makes an intriguing effort to build a world of Greek mythology unlike many of the popular retellings. In this world, we see through the eyes of Proteus, oldest son of Poseidon. When his father disappears alongside the other children of the Titan Kronos, the way is paved for him to take the throne and become King of the Sea - only that is the last thing he wants to do. Instead, he tries to find out more about the disappearances while also protecting his home, the sea, from those lusting for the throne. Burdened with purpose, he is threatened to drown in an unknown future.
This book is by no means an easy introduction to Greek mythology. From chapter one, it drags you into a literal sea of interwoven stories of parents and children, love and power, Olympians and those beneath. Heir Apparent puts a focus on where few have looked in the past: the countless deities of the vast and mighty sea. Without Poseidon to take the spotlight from them, we learn about dozens of major and minor goddesses and gods, and each and every chapter introduces us to more. While this appears very overwhelming at first, a list of the deities at the back of the book offers a welcome respite. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to discern between major and minor roles in the story while reading, as what feels like every single character is named and described, which can be a bit too much to take in.
Over the course of the story, we visit many important locations in the world of Greek mythology, such as Olympos and the underworld. The author makes an effort to show the many relations Proteus has to each and every realm and the deities therein, which makes it easier for readers to follow along. Other characters and Proteus' inner monologue often refer to past actions of his, which I would have loved to properly see more of instead of being told about.
The plot, which at first is an assumed murder/capture mystery, turns out to revolve mainly around Proteus protecting Poseidon's throne from inside and outside the sea kingdom. While parts of the story feel a bit aimless, the ending does tie a lot of strings together. Overall, the novel feels a bit like the prequel to the main story, so I am excited to see where book two will take us in the future...
Recommended for those already comfortable with the more well-known Greek mythologies, and those willing to take a crash course in minor deities!
Thank you to Reedsy Discovery and the author for providing me a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Heir Apparent is a debut novel and first in a series. It makes an intriguing effort to build a world of Greek mythology unlike many of the popular retellings. In this world, we see through the eyes of Proteus, oldest son of Poseidon. When his father disappears alongside the other children of the Titan Kronos, the way is paved for him to take the throne and become King of the Sea - only that is the last thing he wants to do. Instead, he tries to find out more about the disappearances while also protecting his home, the sea, from those lusting for the throne. Burdened with purpose, he is threatened to drown in an unknown future.
None shall go unscathed if their hunger for power threatens the sea.
This book is by no means an easy introduction to Greek mythology. From chapter one, it drags you into a literal sea of interwoven stories of parents and children, love and power, Olympians and those beneath. Heir Apparent puts a focus on where few have looked in the past: the countless deities of the vast and mighty sea. Without Poseidon to take the spotlight from them, we learn about dozens of major and minor goddesses and gods, and each and every chapter introduces us to more. While this appears very overwhelming at first, a list of the deities at the back of the book offers a welcome respite. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to discern between major and minor roles in the story while reading, as what feels like every single character is named and described, which can be a bit too much to take in.
Over the course of the story, we visit many important locations in the world of Greek mythology, such as Olympos and the underworld. The author makes an effort to show the many relations Proteus has to each and every realm and the deities therein, which makes it easier for readers to follow along. Other characters and Proteus' inner monologue often refer to past actions of his, which I would have loved to properly see more of instead of being told about.
The plot, which at first is an assumed murder/capture mystery, turns out to revolve mainly around Proteus protecting Poseidon's throne from inside and outside the sea kingdom. While parts of the story feel a bit aimless, the ending does tie a lot of strings together. Overall, the novel feels a bit like the prequel to the main story, so I am excited to see where book two will take us in the future...
Recommended for those already comfortable with the more well-known Greek mythologies, and those willing to take a crash course in minor deities!
October 3, 2025
Drama, drama, and more drama
This was so fun! Soap opera level stand befitting the Greek gods, epic battles and sneaky wit. I only wish the writing style and cadence were more refined, but honestly the story is still really, really great
This was so fun! Soap opera level stand befitting the Greek gods, epic battles and sneaky wit. I only wish the writing style and cadence were more refined, but honestly the story is still really, really great
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