A review by bkreadsitall
Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli

adventurous challenging funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Heart of Night and Fire is my favorite read of the year so far. I have not read a romantic fantasy like this ever before! 

There are high fantasy and South Asian folklore elements to this that are so compelling and gripping. This was intriguing and her writing was exciting and interesting and fresh. And then the author was so strategic and deliberate about the delivery of her storylines, which had me in the edge of my seat. 

Tuli is a master of creating a unique magic system and drawing on real life cultural elements that bring vividness and relatability to the narrative. The main characters are so likeable. And within the first 100 pages, I was connected and invested in their incredible stories! I would gladly pick up books from the side character’s perspectives.

I really took my time with this book and learned a lot about a completely different culture than my own. I am so excited to dig in to book 2 of the series, and I truly hope that she builds upon this world for many books to come.
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