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The Fire Heart Chronicles #2
Flame Caster
"I can feel the pull of magic as it desperately calls to me—but my own kind prevents me from seeking it. Soon, I will let my fire burn."I've shed my old life, embracing the duty of the heart maiden. My safeguard my people and uncover the elusive heart flowers sustaining our magic.There's one problem—I'm not interested.But when my enclave falls prey to a mysterious illness, the responsibility falls squarely on my shoulders. I alone wield the power to unearth the cure before it's too late. The quest ahead is rife with monsters, deceit, and unexpected romance, sure to be forbidden.But the biggest betrayal is yet to come… and the cure might just break my heart.The second book in the incredible The Fire Heart Chronicles, Flame Caster is an exciting urban fantasy thrill ride with paranormal monsters and magical mayhem. Readers will swoon with the love story and stay for the adventure.The Fire Heart ChroniclesHeart Seeker (Book 1)Flame Caster (Book 2)Earth Shaker (Book 2.5)Sorrow Bringer (Book 3)Soul Wanderer (Book 4)Fate Summoner (Book 5)War Maiden (Book 6)
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2018
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Juliana Haygert
152 books1,825 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author.
While Juliana Haygert dreams of being Wonder Woman, Buffy, or a blood elf shadow priest, she settles for the less exciting—but equally gratifying—life of a wife, mother, and author. She resides in North Carolina and spends her days writing about kick-ass heroines and the heroes who drive them crazy.
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While Juliana Haygert dreams of being Wonder Woman, Buffy, or a blood elf shadow priest, she settles for the less exciting—but equally gratifying—life of a wife, mother, and author. She resides in North Carolina and spends her days writing about kick-ass heroines and the heroes who drive them crazy.
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July 2, 2018
Flame Caster by Juliana Heygert a five-star read that will set you aflame. This is the second book in the Fire Heart Chronicles and they just get better and better. Mirella is such a well written character that you will be right there with her wishing you were on a Vudron hitched to get out of there. You feel like you could be there alongside her through the long hours training feeling her pain, missing the time to be alone and dancing as she doesn’t have the time now that she has found out she is the Heart Maiden she has to have a new purpose in life, even if its one that conflicts with her heart and soul. Then add Arten and Theron into the mix both strong protectors and starting to become so much more, but after getting your heart broken once would you willingly let anyone close?
What a story, this will take you on a journey looking for the Heart Flower it’s the most important thing to the enclave, and it should be the most important thing in Mirella’s life, but can it be?
This is a great story and I can only wait for the third instalment of the chronicles, put your dancing shoes on and get ready to enjoy a dance (arm chair dancing is my preferred option) and a read that will thrill and excite you. Thank you once again Juliana Heygert for being amazing writer.
What a story, this will take you on a journey looking for the Heart Flower it’s the most important thing to the enclave, and it should be the most important thing in Mirella’s life, but can it be?
This is a great story and I can only wait for the third instalment of the chronicles, put your dancing shoes on and get ready to enjoy a dance (arm chair dancing is my preferred option) and a read that will thrill and excite you. Thank you once again Juliana Heygert for being amazing writer.
June 24, 2018
Tragic tale. Mirelle and Ellie are delightful characters. Most of the rest are bullies especially the elders. Unpredictable. Heart wrenching.
I received a copy of this book as a gift. I am leaving my honest review
I received a copy of this book as a gift. I am leaving my honest review
June 22, 2018
Wow. This series just gets better and better.
Mirella’s journey keeps u on the edge of ur seat, I couldn’t stop reading.
(I received an arc in return for an honest review. I will be purchasing a copy when it’s released cos its that brilliant!) recommend to all.
Mirella’s journey keeps u on the edge of ur seat, I couldn’t stop reading.
(I received an arc in return for an honest review. I will be purchasing a copy when it’s released cos its that brilliant!) recommend to all.
August 6, 2018
I loved this latest addition to the Fire Heart Chronicles, and I liked it better than the first even though I really liked it, too. I have to be honest, though, sometimes I really find Mirella a little immature, but she is young and has had a lot of responsibility piled upon her. This book was filled with romance, intrigue, magic, and suspense, and unfortunately, heartbreak. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series to see what’s going to happen next. Highly recommend! I was provided the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.
July 17, 2018
Book 2. The adventure of the Heart maiden, Mirella, brings joy, pain, loss and life.
Artan, Theron, and Ellie join her in finding the heart flower before the enclaves lose many of their friends and family.
In the end, someone is betrothed ... heartbreaking!!
Artan, Theron, and Ellie join her in finding the heart flower before the enclaves lose many of their friends and family.
In the end, someone is betrothed ... heartbreaking!!
August 10, 2018
Mariella has been let down by love had her life rearranged at the benifit of others all so a people she dosent trust can tell her how to live her life as the Heart Maiden and also some really bad people want to use her and kill her all for the power she possesses. While she comes to grips with her new status and how to control her power she still wishes for independence and love but time is running out for her people there becoming I'll and only Marilla can save them someone close has become I'll as well now she and her friends will have to take a journey to save her people and those close to her. She will loss someone find love only to loose it threw a betrayal of the heart. I cant wait for the next book to come out this is a very idictive series. I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
July 2, 2018
***A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion***
I can honestly say I'm pretty hurt, too! I feel so much of Mirella's pain right now I want to scream and cry her hurt and rage. What just happened? This poor girl is being betrayed by the people she cares the most about. She can't trust anyone! Honestly, if I were her, at this point, I'd leave and tell the enclaves to kiss her sweet butt and ability to keep them alive goodbye. She deserves better than her golden prison.
Juliana has written another fabulous story that has me biting my nails until the next book!
I can honestly say I'm pretty hurt, too! I feel so much of Mirella's pain right now I want to scream and cry her hurt and rage. What just happened? This poor girl is being betrayed by the people she cares the most about. She can't trust anyone! Honestly, if I were her, at this point, I'd leave and tell the enclaves to kiss her sweet butt and ability to keep them alive goodbye. She deserves better than her golden prison.
Juliana has written another fabulous story that has me biting my nails until the next book!
July 3, 2018
This series just keeps getting better and better. Mirella is such a strong and determined character. Although her heart and mind don't always agree, she always attempts to do the right thing. With Arten and Theron's help, Mirella starts starts a new journey towards the path of the Heart Maiden. With many new twists Mirella learns the hard way that trust is a fragile thing. The story is perfectly written as well as the character developments. Though the ending is somewhat expected it doesn't change the fact that it's sad and rage inducing, so be prepared!
I highly recommend this book it's definitely worth the read.
I highly recommend this book it's definitely worth the read.
August 9, 2018
Mirella’s adventures intensify giving you little time to relax in between events. From finding the Heart Flower to the attacks from people you thought she could trust to forced betrothal and some romance. Juliana takes you through the full range of emotions at a rapid clip rushing toward a heartbreaking and deadly ending that keeps you sitting with your feet in the pool to keep grounded in reality while reading. She has a way of drawing you into this series as if you were there, and I can't give it a higher praise than that, "she makes it real!"
August 11, 2018
This is my honest and unbias opinion of the story. I loved reading this story so much it is book two in this series. I can't pick just one thing I liked out of this book I loved the whole thing and highly recommend this book to everyone. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
December 5, 2018
Loved the twist in this series!
Did not expect the ending at all. Love it!
Did not expect the ending at all. Love it!
December 5, 2018
I'm enjoying this series very much. I really enjoy that the author keeps it true to really yet brings your imagination in as well. I definitely recommend this book.
August 12, 2018
Having enjoyed the first story , I couldn’t wait to get through this one. Mirella finds out exactly how much she has been lied to and finds out the hard way exactly how strong she is. Lots of twists and turns in this story but she meets some very interesting characters and makes some strange friends. Very exciting magical story. Looking forward to the next.
August 12, 2018
An amazing book. Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
July 27, 2018
This series is getting so good! I can’t believe what happened! Definitely shed tears for Mirella‘s lost...she never had a chance to know and when she finally did just to have to say goodbye... too heart breaking! And then that betrayal towards the end... good lord I feel so bad for her!!! I felt her betrayal and shock! So messed up! But on plus side she’s even more awesome then she was in the first book. I definitely recommend this series it’s unlike anything I’ve read before! There’s a lot of action and magic and secrets and surprises along the way and of course the forbidden romance makes it even better!
November 7, 2018
Oh my heart!
I cant lie, I was very annoyed with the main character a lot because she wasn't handling things as I expected but she's finally shaping into someone I could never forget. This book is a huge cliffhanger and it has me so thankful that I already have the next book ready haha love it.
I cant lie, I was very annoyed with the main character a lot because she wasn't handling things as I expected but she's finally shaping into someone I could never forget. This book is a huge cliffhanger and it has me so thankful that I already have the next book ready haha love it.
October 15, 2018
Mirella’s duty is to protect her people and the heart flowers as well. A wonderful fantasy story as always by this author. Never wanted it to end.
September 4, 2018
I received this book as an ARC copy and I am leaving an honest review.
Another great book and this series is becoming wonderful. This book kept getting better and I did not want to put it down. I can't wait for the next in the series.
Another great book and this series is becoming wonderful. This book kept getting better and I did not want to put it down. I can't wait for the next in the series.
May 16, 2024
Mirella is the beloved Heart Maiden, the hope of all Tzigane but she can’t follow the flower. Is she defective? Did they make a mistake claiming she’s the Heart Maiden? Is she going to fail everyone? The pressure is intense and Mirella hasn’t come to terms with her new life but she’s out of time. Tziganes are sick and without her success, will die.
I enjoy the overall story arc of this series very much. I like the characters, their magic, and their conflicts. I loved the multiple surprises in this book. I do need to address a few plot holes. However, I need to rant about Mirella first. I can barely tolerate Mirella at the moment. I thought she would be a happy, free-spirited dance queen; instead, she’s an immature, whiny brat who needs to get over herself. She needs to move out of this faze quickly before I start rooting for her demise, one of the many, many times she wanders off by herself and the discovery of a new Heart Maiden. She stayed stuck in her head feeling sorry for herself 95% of this book. So, when I should have felt appropriately sorry for her, I don’t think the betrayal had the impact the author meant for it to. It was predictable and with her bad attitude, it made her less sympathetic. Not that I am taking the other side. How can you consider someone honorable if they keep secrets and cross lines? Can one be honorable within their profession but not in their personal life? I suppose but it still reflects on the person and makes them lesser. Now back to the plot issues. There hasn’t been a new Heart Maiden in over 200 years. Tziganes rarely find the flowers on their own. So, why since her discovery are so many falling sick? Now there’s an urgency. Provide a reason for this so it's not simply a contrivance. Why is Mirella still taking the suppressant elixir? It makes no sense. How many times does she news to be attacked and need her magic, only to be weakened? How can she learn to control what they are suppressing? Why can’t there be more of a balance between the outside world and the enclave? Mirella has never been attacked during university or dance classes. She’s attacked when alone or with one person. Fix the weak spots and stop with the ultimatums. How do you expect a newcomer to embrace her new life and want to protect her new people if you treat her like a prisoner with no rights and no voice? What happens if she chooses another enclave? Fix these, fix Mirella and we have a great series.
I enjoy the overall story arc of this series very much. I like the characters, their magic, and their conflicts. I loved the multiple surprises in this book. I do need to address a few plot holes. However, I need to rant about Mirella first. I can barely tolerate Mirella at the moment. I thought she would be a happy, free-spirited dance queen; instead, she’s an immature, whiny brat who needs to get over herself. She needs to move out of this faze quickly before I start rooting for her demise, one of the many, many times she wanders off by herself and the discovery of a new Heart Maiden. She stayed stuck in her head feeling sorry for herself 95% of this book. So, when I should have felt appropriately sorry for her, I don’t think the betrayal had the impact the author meant for it to. It was predictable and with her bad attitude, it made her less sympathetic. Not that I am taking the other side. How can you consider someone honorable if they keep secrets and cross lines? Can one be honorable within their profession but not in their personal life? I suppose but it still reflects on the person and makes them lesser. Now back to the plot issues. There hasn’t been a new Heart Maiden in over 200 years. Tziganes rarely find the flowers on their own. So, why since her discovery are so many falling sick? Now there’s an urgency. Provide a reason for this so it's not simply a contrivance. Why is Mirella still taking the suppressant elixir? It makes no sense. How many times does she news to be attacked and need her magic, only to be weakened? How can she learn to control what they are suppressing? Why can’t there be more of a balance between the outside world and the enclave? Mirella has never been attacked during university or dance classes. She’s attacked when alone or with one person. Fix the weak spots and stop with the ultimatums. How do you expect a newcomer to embrace her new life and want to protect her new people if you treat her like a prisoner with no rights and no voice? What happens if she chooses another enclave? Fix these, fix Mirella and we have a great series.
August 12, 2018
Our heroine has finally lost me in this book with her whining. The plot has holes in it that just scream to me, and her incessant wandering off just so that she can get attacked is getting old. I think I'll pass on any future stories in this series.
huge plot holes (minor spoilers)
Since we haven't had a heart maiden for 200 years, why is this vital elixer only NOW causing everyone to get sick? Why didn't they all die generations ago? Yes, I know that the gypsies go searching for the crucial ingredients, but....
If using her magic is so important to the clans, why are they OK with her continuing to take the supressing elixer? Why does no one connect the two problems?
She has never been attacked in school or at dance, yet they want her to quit. Instead of whining about it, why not just be an adult about transportation back and forth and continue? If the US president's kids can go to school, I bet she can also figure out how to do it.
huge plot holes (minor spoilers)
Since we haven't had a heart maiden for 200 years, why is this vital elixer only NOW causing everyone to get sick? Why didn't they all die generations ago? Yes, I know that the gypsies go searching for the crucial ingredients, but....
If using her magic is so important to the clans, why are they OK with her continuing to take the supressing elixer? Why does no one connect the two problems?
She has never been attacked in school or at dance, yet they want her to quit. Instead of whining about it, why not just be an adult about transportation back and forth and continue? If the US president's kids can go to school, I bet she can also figure out how to do it.
March 4, 2024
After discovering that she is the Heart Maiden, Mirella gets under a strong pressure from all sides. The expectations, rules, and obligations are suffocating her, yet her life is still in danger. And now that the Tzigane have been falling sick, she has to go on a quest with insanely short deadline and no clue how to actually unlock her full magical potential.
The story is very fast paced and straightforward without any major detours. It is interesting to watch Mirella battling her own demons and trying desperately to cope with her stress, and put on top the drama that comes with her own feelings.. there is a lot going on, especially on the emotional side, and I am looking forward to the next book.
The story is very fast paced and straightforward without any major detours. It is interesting to watch Mirella battling her own demons and trying desperately to cope with her stress, and put on top the drama that comes with her own feelings.. there is a lot going on, especially on the emotional side, and I am looking forward to the next book.
November 27, 2018
This book picks up right where book 1 left off. We follow Mirella and her friends as they seek the heart flower to save all their people from the dire illness threatening to take out all the tzganes. On this adventure we meet more friends and maybe some foes. It's a wonderful continuation of the story with a dash of mystery and romance to keep the reader thirsty for more. I can't wait to dig into book 3.
February 17, 2024
Mirella did not know she was magic or the Heart Maiden for people she hadn’t accepted yet. Her powers were suppressed by her mother from birth, and she has no control. People are getting sick because she can’t follow the path to the heart flower. She thought she had found someone she could love and betrayed. The story is heating up and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
October 10, 2018
While I like this series, the heroine continues to suffer from TSTL syndrome... And now we have human Ellie tagging along... why?
Overall I like the series, would like to see where the romance (if any) ends up going and I'm just super excited to find a good non-RH book these days!
Overall I like the series, would like to see where the romance (if any) ends up going and I'm just super excited to find a good non-RH book these days!
May 8, 2019
Gutted
This book should come with a warning! Heck Juliana should come with a warning! BEWARE ALL WHO READ THIS; JULIANA WILL RIP YOUR HEART OUT AND BREAK IT!
This book should come with a warning! Heck Juliana should come with a warning! BEWARE ALL WHO READ THIS; JULIANA WILL RIP YOUR HEART OUT AND BREAK IT!
July 1, 2019
An even better read than book 1! The magic, the heartache, the the need to want more, the mistrust. It's a stunningly beautiful read! Mirella is a beautiful character written so flawlessly!
August 27, 2022
Rating: 4.8
Age: 16
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Age: 16
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September 22, 2022
Will have to try another time to finish
October 14, 2022
absolutely no. Waste of time. Read my review for the first book if you want a more in-depth review (theres are a little spoilers in the review, so beware)
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