Neri
Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli
As always, I want to start thanking NetGalley and Second Sky Books for the e-ARC of this book: A city of magic. A passion born in dreams. A secret that will set their world aflame.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5
“For years, Zarya has been trapped in a gilded prison. Her magic is forbidden, a dangerous secret—though nobody will explain why. Now she is ready to break free and find the truth.
Escaping to the dazzling city of Dharati, Zarya discovers a new world of enchantment and intrigue. With the help of seductive, blood-drinking rakshasa and magic-weaving Aazheri sorcerers, she searches for answers.
But the city is under siege. Every night, dark creatures attack. And since Zarya’s arrival they are growing stronger. To protect her new home, Zarya joins the fight.
As she battles on the walls and hunts through libraries for clues about her gifts, Zarya’s dreams are haunted by a mysterious stranger. Powerful, arrogant and handsome, Rabin sees through her secrets and ignites a desire she cannot resist. But can he be trusted?
When darkness threatens to overwhelm Dharati, Zarya is faced with a deadly choice. Will revealing her magic save the city? Or destroy everything she loves?”
This book was too slow-paced for my liking but it has left me craving for more. Zarya is definitely a very interesting character, both kind and badass. And her story has too many voids and many mysteries to unravel.
I love the mystery guy, whom I won’t name to avoid spoilers, but let’s just say I need to read more about Zarya’s and his dynamics – especially if they are anything similar to the last scenes we get in the book. The chokehold they have over me? (See what I did there…).
Overall, it’s a great book that felt very introductory but this series has lots of potential and possibilities. I cannot wait to read the second installment. Take a sneak peek at the cover:
