The Inheritance

The Breach Wars, Book 1

By: Ilona Andrews

Narrated by: Hillary Huber, James Konicek

We are at war. The interdimensional invasion brought us unimaginable suffering, but it also awoke talents slumbering deep within us, a means to repel and destroy our enemy. Every day new gates open, leading to breaches filled with monsters and valuable resources. If you are a Talent, your country needs you. The world needs you. Be the hero you were born to be.

Adaline is a Talent. Ten years ago, she had a happy marriage and a job she loved. The invasion shattered both. Now she works for the government, searching the breaches for magic metals and medicine to help Earth repel an interdimensional enemy. Two kids, one cat, bills, benefits, mortgage and school tuition...Risking her life became routine.

She had gone into the dimensional gates hundreds of times. She was always well protected. This time everything goes wrong. Now Ada is trapped in the labyrinth of alien caves unlike any other. Her only companion is a scared German Shepherd named Bear. Together they must uncover the breach's secrets and escape, because Ada promised her children that she will come home.

The future of humanity depends on it.

©2025 Ilona Andrews (P)2026 NYLA

Exciting, portal-invasion SF with a kick-ass FMC and an amazing dog

Adeline is a 40-year-old divorced mother of two children, who are more important to her than anything on Earth. Ten years ago, before interdimensional portals opened up and spewed rampaging monsters, she was happily married with a 7-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. But the day after the breach wars began, her husband abandoned her and their children. Soon after, along with countless other humans, she developed a magical talent. Hers is unique and highly prized, and it led to her offering her services to the US government to help save the planet from the invaders.

I have never been a fan of science fiction in general, but I love the SF by Ilona Andrews. This writing team are my all-time favorite authors. I will follow them anywhere. They have never disappointed me, and this fabulous novel is no exception. I was absolutely riveted from start to finish. Ada is a dynamic FMC. She is an honorable, compassionate survivor who never gives up, no matter how impossible the odds. Her relationship with the German Shepherd, Bear, is a core feature of this plot. I love stories with companion animals, especially dogs. Ilona and Gordon are huge animal lovers, and their portrayal of Bear is both authentic and heartwarming.

It is clear from its setup that this is the first book in a series, which I am extremely happy about.

Great Book!!

The story is amazing, I heard the book in 5 days. I enjoyes the story, so much action and the human and sentimental component was well develop!!! I love it!!! can't wait for the second book!!

New world, connected to Inn series?

Both narrators were excellent. The world and magical set up were clear. I like the connection to Sweep of the Inn series. Overall length seemed short, but I’m looking forward to sequel.

Unique and fun storyline

This book was good from start to finish. I will definitely be looking forward to the next book and hope there are several more to follow.

Such a fun and adventurous story.

This is the second book by this author team, and I am absolutely hooked. Right on part with Martha Wells. 100% would absolutely recommend. The narrator was difficult to listen to at times. That was the only downside to this book.