A review by sarimarys
Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli

adventurous fast-paced

3.5

I first read the Artifact of the Ouranos series and then explored more books by Nisha because I thoroughly enjoyed that series. Although I wasn’t certain what to expect from this book, I’ve noticed that Nisha’s debut novel often receives mixed reviews, but the overall quality of the story improves with each subsequent book.

This book is fast-paced, which I appreciate, but I found myself struggling to keep track of all the characters. I had to mentally note their names and descriptions, which made it difficult to follow the plot. I wish there had been a glossary at the back of the book to assist me in remembering who each character was.

The book features a diverse cast of characters, including demons, fairies, vampires, and mages, all of whom have different names in the book (like Aazheri and Rakshasa).

The female protagonist, Zarya, is a compelling character who is easy to root for. She’s a young woman who has been essentially locked away her entire life and yearns for a family, friendship, and love.

I can’t wait to read the next book because at the end, they answer many of the questions that Zarya was trying to resolve throughout the book. I’m eager to see how she learns to use her magic, how Rabin’s story unfolds, and how the romance develop. I believe this marks the beginning of an extraordinary and captivating narrative.