Release Date: January 2, 2018
Who is Catalia Fisa?
With the help of pivotal figures from her past, Cat begins to understand the root of her exceptional magic, her fated union with Griffin Sinta, and Griffin's role in shaping her destiny.
Only Cat holds the key to unlocking her own power, and that means finally accepting herself, her past, and her future in order to protect her loved ones, confront her murderous mother, and taking a final, terrifying step--reuniting all three realms and taking her place as the Queen of Thalyria.
What doesn't kill her will only make her stronger...we hope.
Oh my goodness guys. We're here. We made it. To the end of this series and the end of my reviews for them. It was a wild ride but I loved every minute of it.
Heart of Fire throws you right back into the action, with betrayal and Greek gods and startling revelations about exactly who Cat is (I know, how many more secrets could there be? SURPRISE!). The stakes were raised in the last book, Breath of Fire, but now it's up to Cat, Griffin, and the rest of their friends and family to save the world, utilizing everything they've built thus far.
The main conflict in this book, other than Cat's crazy, power-hungry mother, is her own doubts and fears of her potential. While this may sound like a common trope, I really enjoyed Cat's journey through this novel, and find the fear in nice balance with her usual recklessness and sarcasm. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll just say that the relationships she's built over the last two books has changed her in the best ways, making her really think about the choices she's making and the consequences. The part she has to play is daunting, but the support she has from those around her is heartwarming, (sometimes) hilarious, and a great development in the series.
Even with all of the super stressful events happening, this book is full of hilarious moments and characters. I absolutely loved Ares and the other gods and goddesses that come to the forefront. I liked how they slowly reveal the parts they played in Cat's life (and how they bicker like parents about her well-being). The way that Greek mythology is woven in this original and unique world is fantastic (I'm sure I've said that before). I'm always up for a fantasy romance that includes meddling gods, especially ones that have great, if not sometimes infuriating, personalities.
The plot moved well, though I wished more was revealed about her mother the multiple times they meet rather than kind of pushed together at the end. I also have a feeling (desperately hope) that there may be more spin-off books in the future, as some characters' fates were left a little vague!
All of the pieces begin to really come together in this conclusion - not only revelations about Cat's past, or her relationship with Griffin, or even her destiny, but also about what it really takes to save her country and how fate doesn't necessarily dictate what she can and can't do with her potential. But as always, it is Cat's character and those of her loved ones that really make this book great. I loved her sarcasm and wit and off-the-charts chemistry with Griffin from the very beginning, but Amanda has added even more to this amazing character, and I am so grateful for this fantastic world she's built. Bravo!
** I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review **
Find out more about Amanda Bouchet and her books here: http://amandabouchet.com
Visit the website for the Kingmaker Chronicles here: https://kingmakerchronicles.com
Amanda Bouchet grew up in New England where she spent much of her time tromping around in the woods and making up grand adventures in her head. It was inevitable that one day she would start writing them down. Drawing on her Greek heritage for the setting and on her love of all things daring and romantic for the rest, her debut trilogy, The Kingmaker Chronicles, took form. She writes what she loves to read: epic exploits, steamy romance, and characters that make you laugh and cry.
Her first novel, A Promise of Fire, won several Romance Writers of America chapter contests, including the Orange Rose Contest and the paranormal category of the prestigious Golden Pen.
A French master's graduate and former English teacher, Amanda lives in Paris, France. She met her husband while studying abroad, and the family now includes two bilingual children who will soon be correcting her French.
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Happy Reading!
Jasmine
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