Iron Heart, Nina Varela
Iron Heart, Nina Varela
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Iron Heart

Author: Nina Varela

Narrator: Kim Mai Guest

Unabridged: 12 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/08/2020

Synopsis

Critically acclaimed author Nina Varela delivers a stunning sequel to the richly imagined queer epic fantasy Crier’s War, which SLJ called “perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass.” For too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a fugitive, Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she would’ve killed if she hadn’t fallen in love first.  Now Ayla has pledged her allegiance to Queen Junn, who can help accomplish the human rebellion’s ultimate goal: destroy the Iron Heart. Without its power, the Automae will be weakened to the point of extinction. Ayla wants to succeed, but can’t shake the strong feelings she’s developed for Crier. And unbeknownst to her, Crier has also fled the palace, taking up among traveling rebels, determined to find and protect Ayla. Even as their paths collide, nothing can prepare them for the dark secret underlying the Iron Heart.

About Nina Varela

Nina Varela is a nationally awarded writer of screenplays and short fiction. She was born in New Orleans and raised on a hippie commune in Durham, North Carolina, where she spent most of her childhood playing in the Eno River, building faerie houses from moss and bark, and running barefoot through the woods. These days, Nina lives in Los Angeles with her writing partner and their tiny ill-behaved dog. She tends to write stories about young people toppling the monarchy/patriarchy/whatever-archy. On a related note, she’s queer. On a less related note, she has strong feelings about hush puppies and loves a good jambalaya. Crier’s War is her first novel. You can find Nina at any given coffee shop in the greater Los Angeles area or at www.ninavarela.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elle on July 11, 2022

I just think that sapphic fantasy is the best genre right now and you can't change my mind “Because you surprise me. Because I’m not done being surprised by you.” Iron Heart is the sequel and conclusion to Crier’s War, an opener of a duology that changed me deeply. With Ayla on the run......more

Goodreads review by anna on January 21, 2024

rep: lesbian poc mc, bi poc mc, poc cast, side m/nb couple, side mlm & wlw couples tw: body horror (chapter 6 & 14), panic attack, torture, murder Review is also on Reads Rainbow. ARC provided by the publisher. Five Reasons to Read This Book Number One: It’s a sequel to an absolutely amazing Crier’s Wa......more

Goodreads review by Maditales on September 18, 2022

3.5 stars As much as I love the characters and loved the original story of this world, I was slightly disappointed by this book. Okay so: I still loved Crier. Her story line in this book was actually my favorite because her character developed amazingly in this book and her working by herself was a......more

Goodreads review by Shealea on September 11, 2020

Second book syndrome? Nina doesn't know her. Yes, Nina Varela made me cry several times. Yes, I highly recommend Iron Heart. And yes, this perfectly written sequel gave me the comfort and delicious yearning I needed.......more

Goodreads review by hiba on June 17, 2021

CWs: brief scenes with body horror, panic attack Rep: lesbian MC, bisexual MC, nonbinary side character, minor m/nb couple 3.5/5 This was definitely better than the first book. I admit I wasn't the biggest fan of Crier's War and some of the same issues I had still carried over in this sequel, like: - t......more

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