I LOVE THIS BOOK. Bring Me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf is the stunning beginning to a wonderfully dangerous YA Fantasy series that certainly came in to steal readers’ hearts!
What I Loved:
One of my favorite aspects about Bring Me Their Hearts is how it doesn’t take the normal route. I went in expecting to hate the witch who owns Zera’s heart from the start, but Nightsinger turns out to be different. The relationship between her and Zera is complicated since the witch actually saves Zera from a terrible death by turning her into a Heartless (meaning her personal soldier), and while Zera is grateful for what she did, her refusal to return Zera’s heart is still something hard to accept and puts a strain in their relationship.
Whispers of a second war between Witches and Humans is what drives Nightsinger to strike a deal with Zera. In exchange for the Crown Prince’s heart, Zera can take back hers as well as the other two Heartless the Witch owns. And thus the exciting quest begins for Zera as she has to infiltrate the castle as a potential bride for the prince and get close enough to steal his heart!
This is what I loved the most. Zera’s mission involves learning noble etiquette and dealing with everyone at court. Thanks to the help of Lady Y’shennria, she manages to squeeze in as much knowledge as she can in a period of 3 days before being introduced to the Prince. It’s hard work and so entertaining to read about, although at times painful since Zera would constantly have to battle with the heartless monster that she doesn’t want to become.
Gosh, I just feel like gushing about this book! Honestly, I fell in love with Zera who is sassy, badass, and unflinchingly honest. I fell in love with the Prince who is more than what meets the eye. I enjoyed reading about the characters, Lady Y’shennria in particular who is willing to side with those she hates the most in order to stop a war. And most of all, I loved following Zera’s quest to take back her heart, even when she finds herself risking more than just her own fate.
Final Verdict:
Bring Me Their Hearts is one of the best books I’ve read this year so far and one that had me reading well into the night. Cannot recommend it enough because not only does it introduces us to a fantastic yet dangerous new world, but it also gives us a heroine who despite being heartless, has the biggest heart of all. ♥
I loved this one too!! Zera is amazing <3 I'm dying for the sequel T.T
RIGHT?!?! I need the sequel nowwwwwww!