Heart of Iron | Book Review

By: Ashley Poston

Heart of Iron # 1 | 480 Pages | Pub. 2018

Heart of Iron at a Glance

• Overall Rating: ★★★ 1/2
• Heroine: Total Once Upon a December vibes
• Dude: I, Robot

• Steaminess: Was Terminator steamy? 

• Brutality: My heart needs a bandaid

Pairs Well With:

Robot Shot

• ½ pint Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
• ⅛ pint Absolut vodka
• 2 drop grenadine 

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Teagan Review

Okay, full disclosure friends, I’ve been sick for a couple weeks but I promised Jess I’d post this today so hang with me with this rambly review. This book pleasantly surprised me! Despite the fact that this was a pretty long book, it was a pretty quick read with enough twists and turns to keep me engaged. If you’re looking for a book that is Anastasia meets the Terminator this book is a good book for you. Plus, a little bit of Han Solo/space pirate vibes?

There is a lot going on in this story, and I’ll be honest its brutal at times, but I loved the fresh take on Anastasia. Even if Ana falling in love with a robot Dmitri made me a bit uncomfortable! The addition of Rasputin as an evil scientist making robots was on point for me.

Despite the fresh take on this story the worldbuilding was lacking. I kind of felt like Poston dangled a shiny Anastasia in space story at me and was hoping I wouldn’t notice the lack of details about this new world. I NOTICED, OK?!

I loved all the characters in this book – especially Jax and Robb who I SHIP SO HARD. I was so here for addition of this queer love story. And I loved the family unit made up of the Dossier crew. I love when stories focus on the strong bonds of non-blood related families. I loved the banter and wittiness of the crew but that overall they were loyal and loved one another. They made this book worth it!

I *loved* the ending. Poston did not hold back and I am totally here for it!

 

Finally, I WANT TO KNOW WHERE BARTOK WAS?!!! (Also, I hope you all want to watch Anastasia today now, too – you’re welcome).

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