Marta Cox's Reviews > Bring the Heat

Oh the joy that is picking up a Dragon Kin book cannot be overemphasised. These larger than life bloodthirsty characters are simply hilarious but watch out because they are fiercely loyal even if admittedly at times act quite insane!
The Zealots are getting ever more bold and closing in on the Dragons of the Southlands and as this story begins a select few are chosen to travel to the Eastlands seeking aid from the Empress Xinya . Amongst them are Keita royal princess and notorious poisoner, Branwen a fierce soldier and three of the Dragon Queens chosen Mi-runach. Two of the Mi-Runach might be lumbering brutes but Aidan is most charming and used to behaving diplomatically no matter what the provocation. He will need to keep a clear head as Brannie and Keita constantly clash whilst searching for the missing Ren who just happens to be the favourite son of the Empress who believed he was safe within the Southlands. The war is coming to ahead and allies are precious but with Gods meddling who will rise victorious?
This series is simply amazing and I really think to get the best out of it you should read the books in order. This book particularly wraps up an arc that's been pulling the last few books together and speaking of together this story is very much an ensemble piece. We have multiple directions to follow with characters from previous books and it's a real pleasure seeing how everything connects. Not everything is as it seems though so do keep reading until the end as ooh this author really does know how to keep her readers excited!
This isn't a criticism but I do feel I should mention the romance between Aiden and Brannie as it's quite different to the couples who featured in the first books. Initially quite tame and more a case of wham bam thank you Dragon and I missed the passion that I associate with these Dragons. However the lack of angst and feuding between the couple meant the author could concentrate on the rest of her story with so many threads and different tangents.
This book just like the rest of the series is full of laugh out loud moments as these insanely fierce characters pit themselves against not just enemies but their own kin! Never a dull moment as they are bold, brash and bloodthirsty! Another solidly entertaining story and I honestly wish I could have read it slower as now I have to wait to see what the Dragon Kin will get up to next.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair