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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston
4.0
The first time I saw this book, it was in an unboxing pic on bookstagram. It caught my attention, but it didn't keep it and I don't know why. Until I saw a tweet of Ashley Poston on my timeline. She listed all my favorite tropes and commented that most of them were in her book. And that was the moment I knew I had to check it out and when I found out that it was a Anastasia retelling, I was sold.
And the book didn't disappoint. It's told from multiple perspectives and therefore the reader gets a lot of information on what's going on, on what's happening and on which danger is waiting for whom. It makes the read thrilling and exciting and it helps to make a better connection with the characters that are really important for this story.
The characters are likable, but far from flawless. I really liked Ana and could identify with her easily. She's smart, but emotional. She's a fighter, but one with a heart. She's a princess and a warrior. She's that perfect mix I wish there was more of in books. And I quickly got a soft spot for Robb, and that's not just because of the name. Robb is everything I want a guy to be and I could totally fall in love with someone like him.
And on top of that, the writing style was very pleasant. It slightly differed for each character, which gave them their own voice, but it read easily and quickly and therefore I could finish this book within 24 hours.
So, in short: this was a really really thrilling start from a series and I'm already looking forward to the next book and to where this is going! I have some hopes, I have some fears and I'm already excited to find out what's really gonna happen!
And the book didn't disappoint. It's told from multiple perspectives and therefore the reader gets a lot of information on what's going on, on what's happening and on which danger is waiting for whom. It makes the read thrilling and exciting and it helps to make a better connection with the characters that are really important for this story.
The characters are likable, but far from flawless. I really liked Ana and could identify with her easily. She's smart, but emotional. She's a fighter, but one with a heart. She's a princess and a warrior. She's that perfect mix I wish there was more of in books. And I quickly got a soft spot for Robb, and that's not just because of the name. Robb is everything I want a guy to be and I could totally fall in love with someone like him.
And on top of that, the writing style was very pleasant. It slightly differed for each character, which gave them their own voice, but it read easily and quickly and therefore I could finish this book within 24 hours.
So, in short: this was a really really thrilling start from a series and I'm already looking forward to the next book and to where this is going! I have some hopes, I have some fears and I'm already excited to find out what's really gonna happen!