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

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

“Sometimes our destiny is not what we would have chosen. We can either seek to change it or learn to live with it.”
 
Read this book if you love; 
• South Asian Mythology 
• Found Family 
• Slow Burn Romance 
• Badass FMC 
• Grumpy x Sunshine Friendship 
• Hidden Magic 
 
The story starts with a strong opening, introducing out badass FMC - Zarya with a battle scene. Zarya’s journey starts when her guardian suddenly missing along with the magic that keep her from getting out of her small cottage. 
 
It was exciting following Zarya in discovering the world outside of her cottage. 
It was beautiful, enchanting, magical, alive but what she didn’t know it was also dark and dangerous. 
 
Both main and secondary characters are well developed and very likeable. 
I really like Zarya’s character and her curiosity in exploring something new. I absolutely love the friendship between Yasen and Zarya, I love seeing their never ending bickering. 
 
The pacing takes a slow turn since the first half part was about introducing the world building and the people with different powers. 
But, I pushed through and things finally started to get a lot more interesting as the monsters got more active in attacking the city and also when Rabin (the mysterious hot character) started to appear more often.  
 
Even though the possible main love interest wasn't introduced until the last few chapters, there's still romance throughout the story. 
But, I’m hoping to see more development between Zarya and the possible main love interest (Rabin) in the sequel. I can feel the tension between the two of them is gonna be off the charts! 
 
Overall, this is a great opening for a new fantasy series. Very enjoyable, entertaining and well written as well.  
I’m absolutely in love with the world building and the characters, I wish I have the 2nd book now. 
I’m looking forward to read the next book to know what happens next and to know more about Rabin! 
 
I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
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