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stuckinafictionaluniverse's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
My name is Sarah, and I hate spinoffs.
I dislike when things end, I really do. But some times you have to let it go.*resisting to burst out into song
When the spark has dulled, and there’s nothing left but a whopping two more books in the series, you start to reconsider.
At first sight, The fiery heart is still classic Mead; lighthearted, funny and most of all ridiculously addicting.
Once the kick from a new book by my one of my favorite authors started to fade - 100 pages in - I was nothing but bored and annoyed.
Plot:
If you love Sydney and Adrian together, you will surely enjoy this book just as much.
70% of this installment is about their relationship and then there’s 20% unexciting and weak plot pushed to the side.
Since I don’t care for the couple, it was a chore to finish this.
After reading 10 Mead books, I know the gist of it by now. I just expected her to pull out an ace and surprise me; make me love her writing again. It was hard to stay invested in the story and the balance between romance and plot was very off.
Barely anything happens in this book. The pacing is slow and it feels like a filler-book.
The plot is so very weak, and I couldn’t care for it less. Magic, tattoos, Alchemist drama. Bla, bla, bla. Haven’t we seen it all before, in the first three books?
One of my favorite things about Richelle Mead is her diversity. Despite being set in the same universe as Vampire Academy, this series is vastly different both in characters and story. The plot of Bloodlines was its weakest element, but it was never repetitive. At least I thought so, until this fourth book.
The concept of the series - the battle between the Alchemists and the vampires -has been recycled plenty of times, never coming to an end. We get more clues and some subplots are added, but we always get back to the fight between these two.
I’m sick of it, and wonder why this was chosen as the main story when it’s terribly boring.
The characters:
I appreciate Sydney’s character development, and that she isn’t annoying anymore.
She is perfectly fine, but not strong enough to narrate a book of her own. I would’ve preferred if she’d stayed a secondary character.
Adrian is one of my first book crushes and I have loved him dearly through thick and thin. He is a bad boy, and he’s good at it. With a flirtatious and sarcastic voice, he caught my eye from the very moment he appeared in Frostbite.
In this series, his character has developed in a predictable, although inevitable way.
Every single mystery about him has been unraveled.
What’s left, then?
There’s nothing more I’d like to know about him, and the idea of a whole series about this guy is way more interesting than the reality.
I love you, Adrian, but I would be more than happy if your story ended in Last Sacrifice.
I do not need six books about this.
I’ve decided to not rush into a 6-book series. I would rather read standalones by talented authors fresh out on the market than cling onto a series for sentimental value and small curiosity. Will pick up [b:Silver Shadows|8709524|Silver Shadows (Bloodlines, #5)|Richelle Mead|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1389304070s/8709524.jpg|18752278] sometime, but for now I need a long break from this series.
My name is Sarah, and I hate spinoffs.
I dislike when things end, I really do. But some times you have to let it go.
When the spark has dulled, and there’s nothing left but a whopping two more books in the series, you start to reconsider.
At first sight, The fiery heart is still classic Mead; lighthearted, funny and most of all ridiculously addicting.
Once the kick from a new book by my one of my favorite authors started to fade - 100 pages in - I was nothing but bored and annoyed.
Plot:
If you love Sydney and Adrian together, you will surely enjoy this book just as much.
70% of this installment is about their relationship and then there’s 20% unexciting and weak plot pushed to the side.
Since I don’t care for the couple, it was a chore to finish this.
After reading 10 Mead books, I know the gist of it by now. I just expected her to pull out an ace and surprise me; make me love her writing again. It was hard to stay invested in the story and the balance between romance and plot was very off.
Barely anything happens in this book. The pacing is slow and it feels like a filler-book.
The plot is so very weak, and I couldn’t care for it less. Magic, tattoos, Alchemist drama. Bla, bla, bla. Haven’t we seen it all before, in the first three books?
One of my favorite things about Richelle Mead is her diversity. Despite being set in the same universe as Vampire Academy, this series is vastly different both in characters and story. The plot of Bloodlines was its weakest element, but it was never repetitive. At least I thought so, until this fourth book.
The concept of the series - the battle between the Alchemists and the vampires -has been recycled plenty of times, never coming to an end. We get more clues and some subplots are added, but we always get back to the fight between these two.
I’m sick of it, and wonder why this was chosen as the main story when it’s terribly boring.
The characters:
I appreciate Sydney’s character development, and that she isn’t annoying anymore.
She is perfectly fine, but not strong enough to narrate a book of her own. I would’ve preferred if she’d stayed a secondary character.
Adrian is one of my first book crushes and I have loved him dearly through thick and thin. He is a bad boy, and he’s good at it. With a flirtatious and sarcastic voice, he caught my eye from the very moment he appeared in Frostbite.
In this series, his character has developed in a predictable, although inevitable way.
Every single mystery about him has been unraveled.
What’s left, then?
There’s nothing more I’d like to know about him, and the idea of a whole series about this guy is way more interesting than the reality.
I love you, Adrian, but I would be more than happy if your story ended in Last Sacrifice
Spoiler
however heartbroken you are thereI do not need six books about this.
I’ve decided to not rush into a 6-book series. I would rather read standalones by talented authors fresh out on the market than cling onto a series for sentimental value and small curiosity. Will pick up [b:Silver Shadows|8709524|Silver Shadows (Bloodlines, #5)|Richelle Mead|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1389304070s/8709524.jpg|18752278] sometime, but for now I need a long break from this series.
fairyjackie's review against another edition
5.0
No tienen derecho a dejar asi el final enserio Richelle esos finales no son legales no lo son!
justagurlbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love Adrian's perspective throughout the book and actually getting to see just how hard his life is living with spirit
andiemags53's review against another edition
5.0
That ending! Come on....... July can't get here fast enough!
reesetotle's review against another edition
2.0
Sydrian started being too touchy. From top five of my list of ships to my list of no-no ships. Sorry not sorry.
magikspells's review against another edition
4.0
So in retrospect with this book, I really enjoyed it. I love Adrian and Sydney, I'm glad we got to see some of my old favorite characters and the court.
I'm interested to see where the rest of the tattoo plotline goes. And that cliffhanger!! I need another book like now. I need everything to be ok.
I'm interested to see where the rest of the tattoo plotline goes. And that cliffhanger!! I need another book like now. I need everything to be ok.
maida's review against another edition
5.0
”The center will hold”
This is the Adrian book ™ and that in and of itself makes me completely love this one. Not only because Adrian is one of my favorite characters ever, but also because I love to see his perspective on things. I love the fact that he wants to be better for Sydney.
I think I’m the world’s #1 Sydrian stan. They’re so good together. I love that they relay on each other but also acknowledge that both of them have their strengths. Them being together only pulls them up. I love them.
I also really like how badass Sydney is in this book. The last line pretty much sums up her whole character. She’s amazing.
I can’t believe I’m almost done with Bloodlines again… never thought I’d see this day come.
This is the Adrian book ™ and that in and of itself makes me completely love this one. Not only because Adrian is one of my favorite characters ever, but also because I love to see his perspective on things. I love the fact that he wants to be better for Sydney.
I think I’m the world’s #1 Sydrian stan. They’re so good together. I love that they relay on each other but also acknowledge that both of them have their strengths. Them being together only pulls them up. I love them.
I also really like how badass Sydney is in this book. The last line pretty much sums up her whole character. She’s amazing.
I can’t believe I’m almost done with Bloodlines again… never thought I’d see this day come.
cmdrchristie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
miss_merna's review against another edition
3.0
The series has gone downhill for me.
-Adrian's POV should never have happened.
-Sappy romance is really irritating-especially when it constantly overrides the plot.
-There is no constant tension or excitement in the Fiery Heart, which is visible in many of Richelle Mead's previous books in the VA series.
- I feel as if this was just simply rushed. The Fiery Heart felt like a very big filler to me.
-Adrian's POV should never have happened.
-Sappy romance is really irritating-especially when it constantly overrides the plot.
-There is no constant tension or excitement in the Fiery Heart, which is visible in many of Richelle Mead's previous books in the VA series.
- I feel as if this was just simply rushed. The Fiery Heart felt like a very big filler to me.