lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
The Fiery Heart exceeded all my expectations! And the cliffhanger is killing me!
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
wendy_verbiest's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
librarycutie's review against another edition
3.0
i started bloodlines back in november 2014 but stopped a few chapters into this for some reason. i picked it up again 3 years later and i loved it. i loved seeing sydney and adrian again, and although i was a little confused since i forgot some of the events, they gladly helped me out by giving us a brief run down through out the book. the last few chapters had me so on edge, i expected it to happen but i was still shocked. definitely can’t wait for the next book!
jessicatamm92's review against another edition
5.0
I struggled with this book towards the middle.. but I've LOVED the first three... which is really interesting because I also struggled with the fourth book in the Vampire Academy series! What is it about the fourth books?
Anyways, I did think that the middle of this story was kind of dull compared to the first three... but that ending. Oh my gosh... I don't even know how to properly write a review for this book because my mind still can't stop thinking about how this book ended. I'm just really lucky that the next book is already out (and in my possession). I can't imagine the pain that some of you went through while waiting.. It's nothing like the pain I felt at the end of the third Vampire Academy book though. Nothing can compare to that..
I had a feeling that it would be this book or the next that Sydney's relationship with Adrian would be discovered. As the book progressed, I also thought that in some way, Zoe would be the one to betray her. I understand that that girl has a lot of pressure from her father, but so does Sydney and look how awesome she turned out! Zoe really has no excuse. She needs to tell her dad to just shove it, and she needs to run away with Sydney and Adrian. Ya right.
Another thing that was so terrible about the betrayal was how Zoe had started to actually warm up to everyone. Richelle Mead actually made you have that little sliver of hope that MAYBE things would work out.. and Zoe would get over her prejudices like Sydney did. No such luck.
I feel so bad for Sydney and of course Adrian. I don''t really know what's going to happen.. if she will become like Keith and get released, then Adrian has to try and undo what the Alchemists did to her... if she will manage to escape before they can manage to brainwash her. I don't know. But I do wish that she had done that experiment on herself with the tattoo.. Now the Alchemist can reink her, right? Oh my gosh.. I'm so anxious about what's going to happen.. I need to start the next book!
Anyways, I did think that the middle of this story was kind of dull compared to the first three... but that ending. Oh my gosh... I don't even know how to properly write a review for this book because my mind still can't stop thinking about how this book ended. I'm just really lucky that the next book is already out (and in my possession). I can't imagine the pain that some of you went through while waiting.. It's nothing like the pain I felt at the end of the third Vampire Academy book though. Nothing can compare to that..
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I had a feeling that it would be this book or the next that Sydney's relationship with Adrian would be discovered. As the book progressed, I also thought that in some way, Zoe would be the one to betray her. I understand that that girl has a lot of pressure from her father, but so does Sydney and look how awesome she turned out! Zoe really has no excuse. She needs to tell her dad to just shove it, and she needs to run away with Sydney and Adrian. Ya right.
Another thing that was so terrible about the betrayal was how Zoe had started to actually warm up to everyone. Richelle Mead actually made you have that little sliver of hope that MAYBE things would work out.. and Zoe would get over her prejudices like Sydney did. No such luck.
I feel so bad for Sydney and of course Adrian. I don''t really know what's going to happen.. if she will become like Keith and get released, then Adrian has to try and undo what the Alchemists did to her... if she will manage to escape before they can manage to brainwash her. I don't know. But I do wish that she had done that experiment on herself with the tattoo.. Now the Alchemist can reink her, right? Oh my gosh.. I'm so anxious about what's going to happen.. I need to start the next book!
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sensitivetrashbag's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
a_book_addict's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness! This book is by far my favourite book in the series so far. I loved it! There was so much romance with Sydney and Adrian that I think we have all been dying a slow painful death as we wait for it and we finally got it!!
There was so much suspense and tension. The relationship between Adrian and Sydney grew so much through out the book. Mead did such a fantastic job at the pace that she took. She's by far one of my favourite authors, if not number #1!
I just can't believe that we now have to wait 8 whole months to be able to find out what happens next! Richelle, how can you do this to us?! You leave us with such a huge cliff hanger and expect us to survive 8 months before we can find out what will happen next? You may as well stake us now!
In short terms. This book is perfection!
There was so much suspense and tension. The relationship between Adrian and Sydney grew so much through out the book. Mead did such a fantastic job at the pace that she took. She's by far one of my favourite authors, if not number #1!
I just can't believe that we now have to wait 8 whole months to be able to find out what happens next! Richelle, how can you do this to us?! You leave us with such a huge cliff hanger and expect us to survive 8 months before we can find out what will happen next? You may as well stake us now!
In short terms. This book is perfection!
oliviagrace2806's review against another edition
5.0
This series is such a comfort series I love love love Adrian he’s so iconic
I enjoyed how we explored more into his mental health and spirit in this book and I love that he’s finally dealing with his addictions
Jill and Eddie and Angeline and Trey are the best side characters adore them
The ending threw me through a loop cannot wait to start the next book
I enjoyed how we explored more into his mental health and spirit in this book and I love that he’s finally dealing with his addictions
Jill and Eddie and Angeline and Trey are the best side characters adore them
The ending threw me through a loop cannot wait to start the next book
in_the_woods___'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chelseavbc's review against another edition
5.0
This review was originally posted on Vampire Book Club
Every time I finish one of Richelle Mead’s Bloodlines novels, I clamor for the next one. The Fiery Heart isn’t an exception. No, for those who read the Vampire Academy series, I say: Remember when you finished Shadow Kiss and you needed Blood Promise in your hands with every fiber of your being? Yeah, that’s the end of The Fiery Heart.
The Fiery Heart indulges in the connection between in Adrian and Sydney. Hell, it relishes in it. As a reader, I found myself damn-near languid after their interactions and yearning for their stolen moments. They finally admitted their feelings for one another in The Indigo Spell. But with Sydney’s little sister moving in and bringing along piles of Sage and Alchemist baggage, it’s difficult for the two to enjoy their relationship. Their meetings are stolen moments. They text on special cell phones. And they are so in love it hurts.
Why am I harping on the romance angle? Other than the fact it’s smoking hot and just—gah—so good? Fine. This is the first time I’ve read a book by Mead (and I’ve read them all) that read like a romance novel. The main focus of The Fiery Heart is Adrian and Sydney’s relationship and the goal of them being together. To make this even clearer, we spend half the novel in Adrian’s head. His points of view were brilliant and insightful. He continue to struggle with the consequences his spirit use, but wants to be a better man for Sydney. Look, the short story here is you’re going to swoon. And maybe cry. Mostly swoon, though.
The book isn’t all steaminess between these two. We also have big progress on the magical front, on working to break the tattoos that force Alchemists to behave and even on the spirit use against Strigoi. Pretty big strides there, but I just can’t spoil that for you.
I would be remiss if I didn’t admit the ending is wicked. Good wicked. It’s what needs to happen for this journey to move forward correctly. There are so many possibilities as to what might happen next and I need answers. In the meantime, I’ll be happy I devoured The Fiery Heart. It was by far my favorite book in the Bloodlines series and Vampire Academy fans will probably put it in the same league as Shadow Kiss, which is definitely an epic compliment.
Sexual content: Sex, kissing
Every time I finish one of Richelle Mead’s Bloodlines novels, I clamor for the next one. The Fiery Heart isn’t an exception. No, for those who read the Vampire Academy series, I say: Remember when you finished Shadow Kiss and you needed Blood Promise in your hands with every fiber of your being? Yeah, that’s the end of The Fiery Heart.
The Fiery Heart indulges in the connection between in Adrian and Sydney. Hell, it relishes in it. As a reader, I found myself damn-near languid after their interactions and yearning for their stolen moments. They finally admitted their feelings for one another in The Indigo Spell. But with Sydney’s little sister moving in and bringing along piles of Sage and Alchemist baggage, it’s difficult for the two to enjoy their relationship. Their meetings are stolen moments. They text on special cell phones. And they are so in love it hurts.
Why am I harping on the romance angle? Other than the fact it’s smoking hot and just—gah—so good? Fine. This is the first time I’ve read a book by Mead (and I’ve read them all) that read like a romance novel. The main focus of The Fiery Heart is Adrian and Sydney’s relationship and the goal of them being together. To make this even clearer, we spend half the novel in Adrian’s head. His points of view were brilliant and insightful. He continue to struggle with the consequences his spirit use, but wants to be a better man for Sydney. Look, the short story here is you’re going to swoon. And maybe cry. Mostly swoon, though.
The book isn’t all steaminess between these two. We also have big progress on the magical front, on working to break the tattoos that force Alchemists to behave and even on the spirit use against Strigoi. Pretty big strides there, but I just can’t spoil that for you.
I would be remiss if I didn’t admit the ending is wicked. Good wicked. It’s what needs to happen for this journey to move forward correctly. There are so many possibilities as to what might happen next and I need answers. In the meantime, I’ll be happy I devoured The Fiery Heart. It was by far my favorite book in the Bloodlines series and Vampire Academy fans will probably put it in the same league as Shadow Kiss, which is definitely an epic compliment.
Sexual content: Sex, kissing