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A Heart So Fierce and Broken
by Brigid Kemmerer
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Review: “A Heart So Fierce and Broken” is not the sequel I was expecting, but I enjoyed it nonetheless!
While the first novel is told from the perspective of Rhen and Harper, this story is told from Grey and Lia Mara’s points-of-view.
Lia Mara, the daughter of Karis Luran and heir to the Syhl Shallow throne, is a new addition to the series. She is soft hearted, yet fiercely protective of her kingdom. I enjoyed reading her chapters for several reasons, the first being that her character offers the viewpoint of a rival kingdom. Before “A Heart So Fierce and Broken,” the reader was only exposed to life in Emberfall. Lia Mara allows the reader to fully explore Syhl Shallow, a kingdom that is unique in that the heir to the throne is not selected based upon birth order.
Another reason I appreciate Lia Mara’s chapters is because they highlight the strong bond that she has with her sister, Nolla Verin. Though both sisters are very different in nature, their love for each other is unbreakable.
“A Heart So Fierce and Broken” also has much to offer in the way of romance. Kemmerer creates great chemistry between Lia Mara and Grey. The two begin as enemies from rival kingdoms, but fate allows them to turn into something more. It was touching to watch Grey, who once forswore relationships as a soldier, slowly fall in love and give someone his heart.
My only gripe with this novel is the portrayal of Rhen and Harper’s characters. Rhen is unnecessarily awful and cruel in “A Heart So Fierce and Broken.” His actions left me disgusted by the end and I was even more taken aback by Harper’s passivity. It is clear that she knows that Rhen is in the wrong, but does not challenge his decisions. They just were not the same characters from book 1, which was disappointing.
Regardless, I look forward to reading the epic conclusion to the Cursebreakers trilogy and catching up with Tycho in “Forging Silver into Stars.” He is a precious little bean!
While the first novel is told from the perspective of Rhen and Harper, this story is told from Grey and Lia Mara’s points-of-view.
Lia Mara, the daughter of Karis Luran and heir to the Syhl Shallow throne, is a new addition to the series. She is soft hearted, yet fiercely protective of her kingdom. I enjoyed reading her chapters for several reasons, the first being that her character offers the viewpoint of a rival kingdom. Before “A Heart So Fierce and Broken,” the reader was only exposed to life in Emberfall. Lia Mara allows the reader to fully explore Syhl Shallow, a kingdom that is unique in that the heir to the throne is not selected based upon birth order.
Another reason I appreciate Lia Mara’s chapters is because they highlight the strong bond that she has with her sister, Nolla Verin. Though both sisters are very different in nature, their love for each other is unbreakable.
“A Heart So Fierce and Broken” also has much to offer in the way of romance. Kemmerer creates great chemistry between Lia Mara and Grey. The two begin as enemies from rival kingdoms, but fate allows them to turn into something more. It was touching to watch Grey, who once forswore relationships as a soldier, slowly fall in love and give someone his heart.
My only gripe with this novel is the portrayal of Rhen and Harper’s characters. Rhen is unnecessarily awful and cruel in “A Heart So Fierce and Broken.” His actions left me disgusted by the end and I was even more taken aback by Harper’s passivity. It is clear that she knows that Rhen is in the wrong, but does not challenge his decisions. They just were not the same characters from book 1, which was disappointing.
Regardless, I look forward to reading the epic conclusion to the Cursebreakers trilogy and catching up with Tycho in “Forging Silver into Stars.” He is a precious little bean!