Review: A refreshing dose of mythology with a strong heroine.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 16, 2012
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: A refreshing dose of mythology with a strong heroine.Opening Sentence: She didn't want to like him.The Review:Hearts of Fire is a prequel short story in the Deadglass series set many years before the novel Hearts of Darkness. Set in Seattle during the late 1800's, Alice is a young woman of supernatural descent. Her chance at love is limited to only those of her kind but when she sets her heart on Brand she knows he is the one for her. Alice knows that Brand is also a supernatural just not what he is. Her friends and family try to discourage her against a relationship. Alice takes matters into her own hands and learns an evil truth that will be the beginning in a long supernatural war.Since this is a short story, the romance is instant attraction and plays out pretty quickly even though Brand is trying to steer clear of Alice. The supernatural mythology in Hearts of Fire, while only just given enough information for the story, was a refreshing dose in the paranormal genre. I can't wait to learn more about both of these creatures that can fly.Hearts of Fire is a fun, interesting read. Read it for the mythology more so than the relationship. Readers who enjoy women fighting for what they want will enjoy this story.FTC Advisory: Zebra/Kensington provided me with a copy of Hearts of Fire. No goody bags, sponsorships, "material connections," or bribes were exchanged for my review.