Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 stars5 Firey stars - fabulous with substance around the characters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2022
5 Flaming and fiery 4 stars for Heir of Fire and the best in the series so far. Immersive, captivating and oh so satisfying.
Why? Well this one was all about the character development which made a refreshing change but still accompanied with all the beautiful fantastical storytelling, intriguing world building and cleverly plotted events and threads to the story. A continuation of the dark fairy tales that I feel addicted to but am now having to pace because I am running out of SJM books.
The Plot - Sacrificing his future, Chaol, the Captain of the King's Guard sends Celaena away to fulfil her destiny, but not as friends - this is a lovers to enemy parting because Celaena holds him responsible for the death of Nimena and not supporting her against the King of Adarlan.
Nevertheless, Celaena is on a voyage of discovery that is likely to turn her into one of Adarlan’s toughest enemy. A threat and a woman with a grudge, but then there is an interesting twist. Landing in a new world, Celaena’s powers, prowess and fighting skills appear very ordinary, because here we see “the greatest assassin” (a cheesy title I must confess) made to look very ordinary and flawed. And so, under the watchful eye of Rowan (drool) she is to be trained, weaponised but not just in the fighting arena but also in life, attitude, and in her mind.
Review and Comments - I am enjoying Fantasy because it is total escapism!!! Where the imagination has no boundaries - with its magical worlds, dark storylines, and half human characters but with some very real themes of power, greed, love, and betrayal. Then we are dished up ‘Heir of Fire’, with superb character development in the main character Celaena that made this book a cut above the rest.
6 ⭐ for superb character development which was the essence of this book
5 ⭐ for the storyline and world building that just keeps coming in this series
5 ⭐ for the action packed fast pace
5 ⭐ for the writing style that is magical and effortless
The universal themes of Love and lust, war and power, friendship and betrayal continue to dominate this magical kingdom created for us to enjoy, experience, and love, and I did love this ‘flaming’ great book.