Review: Very Satisfying Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 22, 2013
Charred Tears, book two of the Heart of Fire series, picks up right where we left off in Charred Heart and I definitely recommend book one be read first.  It is always difficult to discuss the next book in a series without crossing the line of spoilers, but I will try.  We are now familiar with the main players and this has opened the door for more awesome world building, as well as more in-depth information on other peripheral characters.  For me this installment was the crown roast of the banquet and very satisfying indeed, and I found I enjoyed this installment even more than book one.  There are some awesome plot twists, secrets unfold, and I can't wait to find out what happens next.  The writing continues to be clean and well structured.  The turmoil surrounding Chace and Sky kept me glued to the pages devouring each little morsel as it was served.  Chace's trials are significant and his self recriminations just shy of the point of wanting to slap him and tell him snap out of it, but he definitely man's up when it counts.  Sky well as much as I really love her character, there were a few times where I wanted to shake my finger at her and say aren't you the one who set out to kill the dragon to begin with, poor you get over it already.  Of course in her defense she does have a lot of new information and revelations to swallow, so we can cut her some slack.  As much as I enjoyed book one, for me it was more of an appetizer, where Charred Tears was a meal and a very satisfying one indeed.  As far as the smexy goes, there is a saying about good things come to those who wait, insert winky face here.  I will definitely keep my eye open for the next installment, I have to find out what happens next.  I won an ARC copy of this book in a giveaway and received no compensation for the writing of this review, other than the joy of reading a new story.