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Book 4 of 6 in Bloodlines

The Fiery Heart

by Richelle Mead

Spice 2 out of 5, Simmer2/5 · Simmer: Closed door

Sydney Sage is an alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives.

In the Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her....

But the struggle isn't over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there's still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure - and re-education - looms larger than ever.

Spice
2/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~420
Ending
Cliffy

Cliffhanger, but Book 5 is already out.

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How spicy is The Fiery Heart?

The Fiery Heart is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

  • Steam: Behind closed doors
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: First person, dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Cliffhanger

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  • Kidnapping
  • Torture
  • Mental illness / anxiety / depression
  • Suicide / suicidal ideation

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    The Fiery Heart: quick answers

    How spicy is The Fiery Heart?

    The Fiery Heart is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

    Is The Fiery Heart a standalone?

    No. The Fiery Heart is book 4 of 6 in Bloodlines. Start with Bloodlines. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in The Fiery Heart?

    The Fiery Heart features vampires, forbidden love, secret relationship, witches & magic users. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a cliffhanger.

    Does The Fiery Heart have content warnings?

    Our notes for The Fiery Heart include: kidnapping, torture, mental illness / anxiety / depression, suicide / suicidal ideation. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after The Fiery Heart?

    If you loved The Fiery Heart, try A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. They share its vampires and forbidden love energy at a similar spice level.