The Heirs features plenty of family secrets, drama, and the unattainable expectations of gifted youth. Billionaire scientist Leontes Button is found murdered at his annual ball, the five children and attending guests are held as main suspects. This book has a major locked room murder mystery theme, and characters reminiscent to the Umbrella Academy series.

Down to the core, this is a bit of a coming of age YA story. Each character has their inner thoughts and insecurities spread out throughout the story. The unrealistic expectations of their father’s ambitions affect each of them differently. I liked all the connections and everyone was hiding something or the other. The mystery and eventual reveal was satisfying to me and there’s a hidden story within.

Narrated by Torian Brackett in an entertaining and ear pleasing manner. I loved his depiction of each character and changing up the voices. The pacing and pronunciation was clear and fit the young characters very well.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the advance audiobook copy.

Title: The Heirs
Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Genre: YA Mystery Thriller
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️