The Unseen Heir by Kenley Davidson

After the danger, secrets, and nonstop tension of The Faceless Mage, I went into The Unseen Heir hoping for answers—and this conclusion to Leisa and Kyrion’s story definitely delivers them.

This second book shifts the focus a bit. Instead of constant undercover missions and assassin encounters, the story leans more into politics, loyalty, identity, and the weight of leadership. It’s quieter in places, but more emotional—and sometimes those internal battles hurt just as much as sword fights.

Leisa finally returns home to Farhall with warnings about Garimore’s treachery, expecting relief and maybe even gratitude. Instead, she’s met with suspicion and fear. Rather than a hero’s welcome, she feels like an outsider in the very place she was trying to protect. That twist really got me. There’s something heartbreaking about fighting for your people… only to have them question you.

When she travels with Kyrion to his homeland, things don’t get easier. Dunmaren, the kingdom of shadows, is fascinating, but Leisa isn’t fully accepted there either. Watching her struggle to find where she truly belongs added a layer of vulnerability to her character that I appreciated. She’s strong, yes—but she’s also tired, unsure, and trying to figure out who she is beyond everyone else’s expectations.

I also enjoyed finally getting answers to several mysteries from book one—especially surrounding Leisa’s past and the bigger political picture between the kingdoms. Some threads wrapped up nicely, which gave the story a sense of closure.

That said, I did feel like a few elements were left hanging. Leisa meeting members of her family was intriguing, but they disappeared from the story so quickly that I kept wondering if there’s more to come. It made me curious whether future books in the series will circle back to those relationships.

While this one didn’t have quite the same edge-of-your-seat intensity as the first book, it still felt like a worthwhile and satisfying conclusion. It’s more about resolution, healing, and choosing where your loyalties lie.

If you loved Leisa and Kyrion in book one, you’ll definitely want to finish their journey here. And even without quite as much action, I’m glad I stuck with them to the end.

I’ve linked the book here for you to check out.

Legends of Abreia:

1. The Faceless Mage
2. The Unseen Heir
3. The Hidden Queen
4. The Captive Throne
5. The Uncrowned Prince
6. The Sundered Blade

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