I fell into A Bright Heart and am going to immediately begin A Fiery Spirit. If you’re looking for a fast paced adventure story this is for you! I loved the timeline and magical twists! Keep reading this book review of A Bright Heart for my full thoughts.
Summary
Mingshin outsmarted three princes to help the man she loved become king. But she doesn’t see Ren’s betrayal coming, not until she’s lying in a pool of her own blood on the palace steps.
As she’s dying, Mingshin makes a desperate plea to the gods to turn back time and give her a chance to make things right.
Mingshin wakes up two years earlier, her prayer granted, and swears two things: Ren will never become king, and she will never fall in love again.
But the timeline in this life has changed: a dignitary gifted with dark magic is threatening her kingdom’s peace, and Ren’s thirst for power runs deeper than Mingshin could have imagined.
She finds herself allying with Jieh, another contender for the throne. Mingshin knows better than anyone not to give her heart to a prince. But in the viper’s nest of the royal court, she and Jieh prove a phenomenal team. Can Mingshin avert the catastrophe of her past by once again learning to trust…and maybe even love?
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
A Bright Heart begins with a betrayal we never see coming. I loved the premise of this book and the way it offers her a chance to do it all over again. But would we make the same mistakes? What changes would occur if we make a different choice? A Bright Heart is a thrilling adventure full of magic with an ending that will have you reaching for book two! Mingshin has to relive these betrayals, all while trying to protect the ones she loves. It’s easy to fall into the story and Natalie Naudus is an amazing audiobook narrator for the high emotions!
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I barely took any notes because I was so absorbed in the story and I always wanted to find out more. And considering how many books I’m reading at a time, this is saying something! I also loved the budding romance vibes and Mingshin is such a fabulous and clever main character. I am looking forward to seeing how it resolves especially with the way the last third opens up the world for the future. It brought me back to my nostalgic roots and I’d highly recommend if you’re looking for a story which will carry you away! Find A Bright Heart on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop. org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.