The Fiery Heart

"The best book yet! I absolutely loved it and found myself laughing out loud and biting my nails the whole book. I love that we got more of Adrian's perspective. I really enjoyed his voice for a change. && I absolutely love Mead's note to her readers at the end of her thank you's: "We're in the middle of a series, so you know things are going to get rough for the characters, but hang in there! It'll be worth it." That such a sweet note from the author, it touched my heart! She knows. She gets it! (Where was that note in the VA books! Haha) Anyway it was a really great book! I already want to read it again."

"I liked it!"

"Publicado Originalmente: <a href="http://el-extrano-gato-del-cuento.blogspot.com">El Extraño Gato Del Cuento</a><br/><br/>Mi amor por la señora Mead, sus libros, sus personajes, su narración, absolutamente todo de ella, no es algo que oculte, es más, he arrastrado conmigo a gente. Les he hecho parte del sufrimiento que es cada espera. Así que habíamos aproximadamente cuatro (en mi círculo interno y más íntimo de amigo u_u) que literalmente se comía la uñas, dejaba de lado tarea o trabajo por leer el libro.<br/><br/>Si bien el libro era todo lo que esperaba, y con el transcurso de las primeras capítulos se ve venir como acaba, fue espectacular leerlo. Como siempre digo: Una buena narración lo es todo. Tenemos también la ventaja de ver a través de los ojos de mi amor Adrian. (¿Podemos tener todos los libros anteriores desde su perspectiva por favor?).<br/><br/>Si eres de Sydrian AMARÁS, VENERARÁS el libro, incluso ahora mientras trato de escribir reseña tengo la sonrisa idiota por culpa de Adrian, porque si bien hay una buena historia en el libro, al menos para mí, Adrian se roba gran parte de mi atención.<br/><br/>Tenemos dos perspectivas y se nota la diferencia, con Adrian es más light, más divertido, con Sydney su personalidad abarca todo y la verdad es que me mareaba un poco con la magia. Todos los personajes son geniales, me encanta que Richelle nos vuelva a traer personajes de la otra serie sin ser demasiado exagerada, las pocas apariciones que tuvieron fueron precisas, para hacernos ver el desarrollo personal de nuestros protagonistas.<br/><br/>¿Algo malo? Es un poco lento en entrar en acción, no es aburrido, es no es lo que quiero decir, con cada capítulo estaba "Aquí salta el complot y los destruirá a todos", lo que también fue bueno porque la tensión estaba a cada rato, sobre todo en esos últimos seis capítulos, a lo que me lleva a lo otro, sí, es predecible. Pero como dije, eso no quita lo entretenido de leerlo.<br/><br/>Conclusiones: LO AMO, amo este libro, me ha hecho sufrir, fortaleció aun más mi amor por Adrian, el chico sabe lo que quiere, y eso me gusta. La decisión, la seguridad de su sentimientos en los personajes (masculino o femenino) es algo que valoro. Maldita Zoe, ojalá te pudras.<br/><br/>¡Denme el siguiente por favor! D: ¡No sobreviviré con la angustia!<br/><br/>Reseña completa:: <a href="http://el-extrano-gato-del-cuento.blogspot.com/2013/12/richelle-mead-bloodlines-04-fiery-heart.html">El Extraño Gato Del Cuento</a>"

"2.5 stars, rounded to 3<br/><br/>Bloodlines has been an interesting series for me so far. There are times I love it and there are times I feel like I'm just not interested in this world anymore. This book was a mixture of both of those feelings for me. After the lackluster role of the "Who is Marcus Finch?" storyline, The Fiery Heart failed to impress.<br/><br/>This was the first book in the series where I just had a hard time sitting down and reading it through. I found myself getting up and leaving my book behind several times until I finally sat down and forced myself to finish. I might blame the alternating POV, but I don't remember if the first ones were written like this, or as often, with switching between Adrian and Sydney. For me, it was a bit disjarring, disrupting the flow, knocking me out of that seemless reading experience. Which was probably why I was constantly putting it down and walking away from the book.<br/><br/>I know Zoe did a lot for creating tension and complications, but I kept hoping for some random stragoi to kill her off. I know she's just a child, but she seems a bit too young, stupid and whiny for doing the job she was doing. While she is perfect for the Alchemists for her prejudice, I still hoped her demise was right around the corner in the next chapter. One can only hope for the next book.<br/><br/>Part of me was happy with Adrian and Sydney, part of me didn't really care. Adrian had some great character growth in this book, but I felt nothing for their relationship, although I was happy that Adrian had found someone to make him happy. I wasn't happy about the fact that he is a dirty secret. Adrian can't tell anyone in fear of the Alchemists. He is isolated. Maybe that is where the author wants him for now, but I just want Adrian to win some of his battles.<br/><br/>The ending. I should be saying Wow! Can't believe that happened! What the crap is going on?! But mostly, I felt indifferent. While I hope Sydney's family drops dead or end up in the hands of some serial torture/killer, I found myself not caring much for Sydney's problem. Maybe I'll reread it later, maybe I'll change my mind. While the book was one I have been anticipating since release day of the last book, I wish I could have loved it to fawn over it for weeks to come. Maybe the next book will sway me to the other side. So far, this book is the weakest link in the series, taking down the previous book in the series. Mead, you better step up your game for the next one. I'm waiting to be dazzled!"