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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 43 MIN

Episode 5: What does it mean to be an "Heir" with the book "Heir"

from The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club · host The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club

This month we are starting a brand-new Nerdy Psych book club pick! We are picking apart and diving real deep into Heir by Sabaa Tahir.   Set roughly 20 years after the Ember in the Ashes series, Heir follows three unforgettable characters:  Aiz, an orphan forged by the brutality of the slums and fueled by vengeance.  Sirsha, a sharp-tongued tracker bound by blood oath and battling her own complicated legacy.  Quil, the reluctant crown prince who fears inheriting not just a throne, but the corruption that comes with it.  With our themed cocktail called Desire & Sacrifice in hand, we explore what it really means to be an heir. Is it just about crowns and kingdoms—or is it about the expectations, belief systems, and family pressures we all inherit?  If you love:  ✨ Big, immersive fantasy worlds  ✨ Morally complex characters  ✨ Psychology meets YA/adult fantasy  then this episode is your perfect entry into our Nerdy Psychologist Book Club!  Grab your copy of Heir, brace yourself for spoilers, and get ready to question what you’ve inherited… and what you’re willing to become.  ............  The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club is produced by Brandi Hawk, Ph.D. and Deanna Boys, M.A.  Photography-Lighting-Audio Mixer: Matthew Kadi  Original Animation-Sounds-Bartender/Mixologist: Lee Klemens  Original Music-Editing: Deanna Boys, M.A. 

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