Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this early in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: February 11, 2020
Rating: 5/5
In Heart of Flames we are once again thrust into Nicki Pau Preto's incredible world and taken for a ride.
We follow the same cast of characters (Veronyka, Tristan and Sev), but with the addition of Elliot, Kade and Val's perspectives, which were great additions. Being able to experience the other aspects of the story is always such a great touch and really adds depth. We also had the pleasure of watching the relationships of each character grow and develop, which was really satisfying. There isn't a single character in this book who is one dimensional. Everyone is very fleshed out; even side characters we are just meeting for the first time.
Slow burn romances (m/m and m/f), a great political plot and twists had me powering through this book. We learn more about the Blood War, get even more lore and documents through the chapters breaks and get to experience a past life through letters once again.
I can safely say that this book is no where near a "bridge" or "filler" book. We piggybacked off of what happened in the first book and got even more than expected. We get more Phoenix riders, more backstory, more politics and more action. The start of the book is definitely a slow burn, but I love that about this series. It sets up for a really strong finish and you just know that the final book is going to be incredible.
The fact that this series has flown (HA) under the radar actually is a good thing, in my opinion. You don't go into Crown of Feathers with monumental expectations, but are absolutely blown away by the characters, world building and strength of the writing.
I would recommend this book and series without hesitation to anyone who enjoys political fantasy and really wants to dive into a world that has magical creatures, war and multi-layered relationships.
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