Heart of Fire

It’s okay. Not epic. Poor story building. Thin plot. Feels like it was written by a high schooler.

This is an incredible completely unique twist on dragon shifter romance!!! I am just absolutely floored by Bec McMaster’s talent. She has very quickly become one of my absolute favorite authors.

This book is amazing….once you start you don’t want to stop.

This is a decent read if you don’t think about it too much. Can be read as a standalone. I did encounter several typos and wardrobe, language, and other continuity issues, and the dialogue, internal and external, is repetitive at times, especially toward the end. Perhaps I’m missing something, since I’m not familiar with Icelandic history, but the author’s decision to set the story in 1880 Iceland is puzzling. Outside of the inconsequential initial conversation in the inn, there aren’t any other specific references to this place in history. On the other hand, it raises a lot of other questions. I.e. why aren’t characters using the metric system, why are they equipping bows, crossbows, and swords and hauling ballistae when the gatling gun has been around for almost twenty years and rifles for much longer etc. Despite insisting Freyja isn’t a conquest, that she has a choice, and criticizing Benedikt for his behavior and more, the language he uses, talk of claiming and possession, acting like she’s his already, stalking her, inserting himself into her home, not ending his pursuit even after she said no, forcing gifts onto her causing her to feel indebted etc communicates otherwise and in many ways is very much like Benedikt and doesn’t really get addressed. I was also disappointed that this book doesn’t pass the Bechdel Test, and for all her power Freyja still gets damseled.

Five stars for this awesome dragon romance. The way it’s told makes it seem as this could actually have happened. Loved Rurik’s and Freyja’s characters. He was possevie and protective but always tender with her. One of the best dragon romances I’ve ever read.

Phenomenal writing. Edgy but thoughtful love story. Truly kept me breathless and anxious. I didn’t want it to end Thankfully more stories for me to read from Bec McMasters. Master storyteller. Thank you for this book. This series. Keep up the great work ‼️