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Fire Heart
When mercenary Will Blackmane discovers that he is the living embodiment of a Titan - a god from an age all but forgotten - his world comes crashing down around him. Hounded relentlessly by the beings who drove his kind into exile, he must become the leader the world needs and unite the warring nations of Pallamar under one banner if he and his allies are to survive. His only chance of success rests with the other Titans, finally returned after five hundred years of hiding - and with Clare, an extraordinary soldier from an annihilated city far to the west. The growing bond between them is a strange and unexpected one, but it may be all that stands between them and the encroaching darkness.
- GenresFantasy
543 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 7, 2012
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January 26, 2015
Smitten's Blog Review
My Thoughts
Epic Fantasy based on Greek Mythology…this novel is pure GOLD!
Searching for something different one day, I stumbled across this gem. Not my usual genre, but I wanted to treat my imagination to the exquisite beauty of an epic fantasy. My love for all things Greek mythology led me to discover Fire Heart and my interest was piqued. And wow, I have to say to you readers, if you are in need of something different, then this is the read for you. Check out this link to Amazon's Look Inside and you can read the Prologue for yourself. As soon as I read it, I knew I had to read the entire novel.
The original worldbuilding in this novel is honestly some of the most impressive I’ve seen. The creation theory based on Greek myth is brilliant, the detailed imagery recounted throughout is spellbinding, and the characterization is superb. Every Titan, human and villain developed so skillfully, making it impossible not to invest in their plight and struggle to save the world from the Fallen Ones.
This author is seriously gifted. If you are a fan of epic fantasies such as George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” (Game of Thrones), or J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”, then you will enjoy this tale composed by this new author. I can’t wait until the second in this series!
Oh, and when you read it, you’ll need more. So the author provides a few teasers on his website for Book #2. Just click here to check them out. And while there, take a minute to check out the artwork on his blog. There are some seriously awesome sketches of the characters in the novel. Amazing!
Happy Reading!!
My Thoughts
Epic Fantasy based on Greek Mythology…this novel is pure GOLD!
Searching for something different one day, I stumbled across this gem. Not my usual genre, but I wanted to treat my imagination to the exquisite beauty of an epic fantasy. My love for all things Greek mythology led me to discover Fire Heart and my interest was piqued. And wow, I have to say to you readers, if you are in need of something different, then this is the read for you. Check out this link to Amazon's Look Inside and you can read the Prologue for yourself. As soon as I read it, I knew I had to read the entire novel.
The original worldbuilding in this novel is honestly some of the most impressive I’ve seen. The creation theory based on Greek myth is brilliant, the detailed imagery recounted throughout is spellbinding, and the characterization is superb. Every Titan, human and villain developed so skillfully, making it impossible not to invest in their plight and struggle to save the world from the Fallen Ones.
This author is seriously gifted. If you are a fan of epic fantasies such as George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” (Game of Thrones), or J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”, then you will enjoy this tale composed by this new author. I can’t wait until the second in this series!
Oh, and when you read it, you’ll need more. So the author provides a few teasers on his website for Book #2. Just click here to check them out. And while there, take a minute to check out the artwork on his blog. There are some seriously awesome sketches of the characters in the novel. Amazing!
Happy Reading!!
October 27, 2012
Absolutely amazing.
Now, i say this not just because of the authors beautiful descriptions of environments or the vivid characters, but because Dan Avera weaves all of this together and more to create one of the best fantasy books I've read this year. The characters have a certain charm that draws you in and takes hold of you while you devour the book only to be begging for more. He does this so well that even though the book centers around a mercenary, you are still emotionally moved every time the protagonist experiences something new, whether it be love, anger, or even despair.
One of the elements i like to look for in a book is some sort of romance. It doesn't have to be the star of the book, but i feel that even a subplot of romance helps to strengthen a cast of characters and give more meaning to their actions throughout a book. This isn't true for all books, but many may have been better with just a hint of romance thrown in. Fire Heart however essentially revolves around a 'star crossed lovers' romance. Now wait, don't drop the book now just because you detest all that lovey-dovey stuff. Yes, there is a strong undertone of romance, but the book is so much more. It's also about the trials of a mercenary fighting against new revelations of his newly discovered identity that he's a god and his journey across this fantastical world that the author has made real.
I rate this book a 5/5 stars and eagerly await the next book in this trilogy late next year. The sequel cant come soon enough.
Now, i say this not just because of the authors beautiful descriptions of environments or the vivid characters, but because Dan Avera weaves all of this together and more to create one of the best fantasy books I've read this year. The characters have a certain charm that draws you in and takes hold of you while you devour the book only to be begging for more. He does this so well that even though the book centers around a mercenary, you are still emotionally moved every time the protagonist experiences something new, whether it be love, anger, or even despair.
One of the elements i like to look for in a book is some sort of romance. It doesn't have to be the star of the book, but i feel that even a subplot of romance helps to strengthen a cast of characters and give more meaning to their actions throughout a book. This isn't true for all books, but many may have been better with just a hint of romance thrown in. Fire Heart however essentially revolves around a 'star crossed lovers' romance. Now wait, don't drop the book now just because you detest all that lovey-dovey stuff. Yes, there is a strong undertone of romance, but the book is so much more. It's also about the trials of a mercenary fighting against new revelations of his newly discovered identity that he's a god and his journey across this fantastical world that the author has made real.
I rate this book a 5/5 stars and eagerly await the next book in this trilogy late next year. The sequel cant come soon enough.
July 22, 2014
It was really well done, but I hated the end. I felt the characters that had I had been built up to love were ruined beyond repair. I have no interest in reading anymore about them.
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