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This was my January #BookSpin and also the final in the Kingmaker series. Compared to the previous two I found this one a bit anticlimactic and some of the descriptions repeated too often (ie, “My stomach starts to lurch”, “I lose my breath”, etc.). Cat, who is part human, part goddess, is destined to be the Origin, the Queen/ruler of Thalyria. She must defeat her evil mother and to do so must finally discover all of her powers and have faith 🔻

Amanda Bouchet's Heart on Fire, the third book in The Kingmaker Chronicles series, is so, so fabulous. First, it is, as my good friend @meaningfulmadness would say, "steamy." I mean, SUPER steamy. Second, it incorporates Greek mythology, which I (and my youngest) just love. Third, it builds on ideas of family--the family its characters choose and the family that characters find again. (continued in comments)

Disappointing. I didn‘t like a lot about this book but not panning it since overall I liked the series. This feels very repetitive. Cat is still going through the same self doubt and she constantly has these amazing revelations that end up still not convincing her of her worth. It dragged. I liked the addition of some new characters a lot but did not like the anticlimactic ending at all nor the fate of some of the characters. Fizzled for me 😑

My first two finished books of #24b4monday readathon.

I don't know what happened! I liked the first book but this two were just so disappointing. I was mostly bored, the plot didn't have enough substance for me. Cat was whiny and insecure all the time (she constantly describes herself as "useless" even though she has the strongest magic). The hero was crazy possessive and obsessed with Cat.

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This trilogy is a fun way to brush up on your Greek Mythology!

The last of the Kingmaker Chronicles trilogy is a mix of repetitive action scenes & internal debates, neither going anyplace interesting. The end fizzles out and it‘s a relief to be done. This is the fate of many trilogies, possibly the unfortunate result of 3-book contracts. Keeping this story to 2 books and less deus ex machina would have helped. As it stands, I cared less about Cat & Griffin, & more for a centaur & Prometheus #romantsy

I overall felt satisfied by this conclusion to the trilogy. The first book is my favorite, if only because Cat's distrust and cynicism is new. It takes three books to break her out of the same mental paths and she keeps struggling through much of this book. She does grow significantly, however.

I still found the use of Greek mythology interesting and enjoyable, although Cat's powers do grow rather too strong for me. (Heroes need weaknesses.)

I loved this book and series. It‘s a pick me up from the crazy stress of our current political climate. I love the books focus on love, compassion, stronger together, redemption- ❤️

This trilogy had so many plot threads and character arcs that could have been amazing, but a lacklustre finale filled with exposition and easy outs left me disappointed. You can read my full review on the blog: http://bit.ly/2CYGZ9u

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In this final volume, Cat must conquer her insecurities. She has the power, but her self doubt hinders her. There is plenty of action in this action novel. I did miss the tumultuous relationship between Griffin and Cat. There are hints to a future series in this world. I hope there are.

This book has been slow-going, but I definitely want to know how it ends!

#ARC #Review: Heart on Fire by @amandabouchet with @sourcebookscasa. This is the riveting conclusion to the Kingmaker Chronicles, a bittersweet ending as I really loved the story and characters.

https://bambi-unbridled.blogspot.com/2018/01/arc-review-heart-on-fire-by-amanda....

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Heart on Fire is the third and final book in the Kingmaker Chronicles series and it has been a memorable experience. I have enjoyed this series from book one and wowza it had an amazing overarching plot that was carried through this series and was nothing short of brilliant, so good!  ....... See this review and more at www.thegenreminx.com #review #TheGenreMinxBookReviews #reading #bookblogger #fantasy #HeartonFire #AmandaBouchet

I took this picture 12 hours ago, because I had planned to post about and start reading this ARC. But then I ended up watching all of Stranger Things 2. It was so amazing. Now I will start reading. It's the third book in a fantasy romance series I've been loving so hard. #romantsy #arc