Genre: fantasy, science fiction, paranormal
Pages: 238
Rating: four stars
Her guardian angel was pushed. Keiron was never meant to be anything other than a hero. Born high above in a place of war and deception, he is Heartborn, a being of purity and goodness in a place where there violence and deceit are just around every corner. His disappearance will spark a war he cannot see, for Keiron has pierced the light of days to save a girl he has never met, for reasons he cannot understand. Livvy Foster is seventeen, brave, and broken. With half a heart, she bears the scars of a lifetime of pain and little hope of survival. Until Keiron arrives. In the middle of a brewing war and Livvy’s failing heart, Keiron will risk everything for Livvy, because a Heartborn’s life can only end in one way: Sacrifice. Fall with Livvy and Keiron as they seek the truth about her heart, and his power, and what it means to love someone who will give their very life to save you.
*I was given this story in exchange for a honest review*
It's been quite a while since I've read a good YA fantasy. I wasn't entirely sure if I'd like the story or not, but I decided to give it a shot. It has many twist and turns to it, and it was a lot different from what I was expecting. I thought it was just another story that appears to be different but isn't at all. Well, my mistake.
Heartborn isn't cliche and the same as all other fantasy books. It's different. Livvy was born with half a heart. I know, how is that possible? I was wondering the same thing, but just read. You'll get answers. She's on earth, living her life, not knowing about what's going on above. I adored Livvy, something about her felt familiar and real to me.
Above is Keiron, an angel who is getting his wings cut off and getting tossed below. Keiron is a great character. I felt like despite his harsh realities, he still let's himself dream and wonder. He's strong and stern, but can also be vulnerable and loving when it's due.
These two characters are great together. Keiron's mission is Livvy. I won't say a lot about that area, as I don't want to give any spoilers (even though I want to!). I will say that even though they go through a lot, they don't complain about her circumstances. They're brave and work with the cards they've been dealt. It's a beautiful look on how young people are amazing and don't always appear to be a certain way. I'm so glad the author created them this way, I was always rooting for them.
This world is so different from everything else I've read about. It's not cliche and doesn't have the same ideas, which is amazing because in these days it's hard to find something different. So I applaud the author for that also.
Can I just point out how beautiful this cover is? I can't stop looking at it. I know we're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover (don't lie, you do), but if I saw this I'd so pick it up. So now that you've seen the cover, what are you waiting for?
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