Heart of Night and Fire (The Nightfire Quartet #1)
Nisha J. Tuli
A city of magic. A passion born in dreams. A secret that will set their world aflame.Packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, heart-pounding action and devastating twists, The Nightfire Quartet is an epic fantasy romance that begins with a slow burn and builds in intensity.For years, Zarya has been trapped in a gilded prison. Her magic is forbidden, a dangerous secret—though nobody will explain why. Now she is ready to break free and find the truth.Escaping to the dazzling city of Dharati, Zarya discovers a new world of enchantment and intrigue. With the help of seductive, blood-drinking rakshasa and magic-weaving Aazheri sorcerers, she searches for answers.But the city is under siege. Every night, dark creatures attack. And since Zarya’s arrival they are growing stronger. To protect her new home, Zarya joins the fight.As she battles on the walls and hunts through libraries for clues about her gifts, Zarya’s dreams are haunted by a mysterious stranger. Powerful, arrogant and handsome, Rabin sees through her secrets and ignites a desire she cannot resist. But can he be trusted?When darkness threatens to overwhelm Dharati, Zarya is faced with a deadly choice. Will revealing her magic save the city? Or destroy everything she loves?Enter a glittering new world inspired by Indian mythology and prepare to discover your new obsession.
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0After reading a string of disappointing books, I didn't go into this one with high hopes, but it absolutely exceeded my expectations! I was hooked from the very beginning and could barely put it down.
The author built such an intricate world, and the attention to detail was so so good! I really like the main character, Zarya. She was so strong but also had such an innocent side where she just did not want to be lonely and yearned for friends and a family. Her development was really nice to see throughout the book, especially with Aarav.
The story was exciting and full of twists that I didn't anticipate! I guessed one of the reveals as it became slightly more obvious as the book went on, but it didn't take away from the story. I loved this book, and I am desperate to see more of Rabin and whatever it is between them develop!
The only downside for me was that I struggled with some of the terminology in the book. I am not well versed in Indian culture and the mythology and found myself having to google what a lot of the clothes/foods/demons were because I had no idea. That slightly pulled me out of the book because I stopped quite a few times. This is in no way a bad reflection on the author, just pointing out that some readers will be like myself and maybe some more description of the items may have helped.
I'd absolutely rate this a 4 and will wait in anticipation for the next book as I NEED to know what happens next!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!
0Nisha J. Tuli’s strongest asset is her ability to write rich and intricate descriptions. This world is an eruption of Indian influences, vibrant colour, and magics that made me feel like I was a character in the novel itself. Although it was often over-whelming, I found myself fully engrossed within the pages and several times I found myself re-read passages. It also is encouraging me to read more of Indian Mythology and learn about the culture.
Heart of Night and Fire is a strong start to the Night Fire Quartet. From start to finish, it’s full of dark secrets, vibrant world-building, and is packed with action. It’s hard to know who to trust and keeps you guessing where the story is going. This story leans more towards fantasy than romance, but I'm expecting the romance to develop more in the coming installments.
A big thank you to NetGalley, Second Sky Publishing, and Nisha J. Tuli for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
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