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Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Reading this book may cause two things to happen: (1) you might start dreaming of a mysterious, tall, broad-shouldered guy and (2) you will definitely crave Indian food. 
 
Inspired by Indian mythology, Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli is the first book in her Nightfire series and my newest obsession. 
 
Zarya has lived her entire life mostly alone and in confinement, until one day when she suddenly finds herself free from the magic that has been restraining her. She escapes to the city of Dharati, in search of answers and a new life. 
 
I love this book and the sparkling world Tuli has created, full of magic-wielding sorcerers and blood-drinking rakshasas. I just read three of Tuli’s books back to back, and while I enjoyed all of them, this one is probably my favorite. The beautiful worldbuilding is what initially drew me in, but the platonic friendship that develops between Yasen and Zarya is one of the main features of the story that kept my attention and stole my heart. The relationship between these two is what friend goals are made of, and their banter made me laugh out loud several times. 
 
Of course, one of the other reasons I adored this book is Zarya’s mystery dream man. I won’t say anything more about him because of spoilers, except for the fact that I cannot wait to read the next book. 
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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.25

Thank you to @NetGalley and @secondsky publishers for this gifted book! When I realised the publication date was September 15th, the same day I picked it up, I was initially stressed. But let me tell you, this book did not disappoint.

Heart of Night and Fire is a Fantasy Romance inspired by Indian and South Asian culture. It tells the story of Zarya, a young woman who has spent her life confined to a coastal cottage under the watch of a mysterious man. Her life takes a turn when he disappears, freeing her from her captivity.


Initially, I thought the book might fall into common tropes, but Nisha navigates them skillfully. As someone who doesn't usually read Fantasy Romance, I found myself pleasantly surprised at every turn. I eventually stopped trying to predict the story and simply let myself be swept away.


Nisha's storytelling is captivating, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment in this quartet. If you enjoyed series like "An Ember in the Ashes" or "The Daevabad Trilogy," this book is definitely for you. It's now available in bookstores, and if you're in South Africa, keep an eye out as it should be arriving soon.
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