A review by kn_cozy_bookworm
Holy Hearts by Amanda Richardson

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

✨ARC Review✨

Amanda knew what she was doing leaving Malachi for last. While I love the Ravaged Castle series so much, Amanda brought it with Holy Hearts. This book was everything. I purposely read slower than I normally do to fully adsorb this story. 

I loved the three person POV. It worked very well and built the story’s foundation, giving such an engaging and intimate view into Malachi, Julian and Sophie’s thoughts and feelings. 

The chemistry between all three of them is palpable from the beginning. Julian and Sophie’s kink is the perfect vehicle to usher in Malachi and it just works. I loved how Amanda explored not only the journey of the three of them as a throuple, but also the individual journeys between Malachi and Sophie and Malachi and Julian. Julian and Sophie are a solid as steel and I was so glad the angst was more about them and Malachi rather than with each other. 

While I absolutely loved Sophie, she is such a strong, confidant FMC, and I loved her and Malachi’s journey, I adored Malachi and Julian’s relationship progression. The looks. The touches. The angst while they figure themselves out was sooooo good. Amanda teased me until I CRAVED their steamy alone scene that I knew was coming once that final acceptance came. And it did not disappoint!! 🔥

The emotion and vulnerability shines throughout for Malachi. His journey with Julian and Sophie wasn’t just him figuring out a throuple relationship, but figuring out himself. His value, his worth, and his acceptance of his changing views. I loved the scenes with him and his brothers, their automatic acceptance and support. 

This book has so much emotion, depth, and representation. It really is an amazing read. And the epilogue. That was a little mean Amanda as you know what we all thought at first! 😂

And also thank you for answering our question and not leaving us in suspense! I cannot wait for more ❤️