Heart of fire amanda bouchet6/22/2023 ![]() ![]() But this plot line? It goes nowhere interesting. ![]() It kicks off some tedious internal angst about who to trust for Griffin, and if what they’re doing is right for Cat. The story opens with a deep betrayal from within her family, and sets off a chain of events…actually, no, it does not. It’s not all roses - there are disparate communities to unite, resentments to soothe, and the looming confrontation with her biggest nemesis, her mother. Heart Of Fire begins with Cat dealing with the aftermath of winning the Agon Games and taking control of Tarva City. And despite some seeds of doubt cast in the course of this story, I never really believe that their relationship is ever in peril. (Beware spoilers in this review, for they are impossible to avoid.) If you’re here for the romance, it’s done by the end of book 1 - maybe partway through book 2 - so all that’s left are somewhat boring and repetitive bonking scenes that show Cat and Griffin really, really love each other. Heart of Fire concludes the Kingmaker Chronicles trilogy, and it’s not a book that stands alone. Unfortunately, books 2 and 3 have not lived up to the promise. When I read Amanda Bouchet’s debut novel, A Promise of Fire, I thought I’d found another C.L. ![]() This trilogy had so many plot threads and character arcs that could have been amazing, but a lacklustre finale filled with exposition and easy outs left me disappointed.įantasy romance is one of my favourite cross-genre combinations, but also the most difficult to find satisfaction in. ![]()
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