I thought this book was quite generic and not as impactful as I thought. I could have just been in the wrong mood for it, but I ended up DNF’ing around 50% of the way in.

So, this had an mazing premise that I really fell for. It had such potential. But, well, it didn't fully hit the mark for me. It almost feels like a copy of Throne of Glass with details from Fourth Wing. Which if done well wouldn't really have been a problem, but there's something lacking for me here. I guess I can say it ended up feeling rushed and a bit flat. Perhaps forced is a better word.

i found the main character mostly irritating and couldn't really see where she was coming from, and the romance ended up forced and didn't create any sparks or tension.

So, is it a bad book? Well, not really. It's okay, it's a fun read at times, and the writing is okay, and the premise was very interesting. I suppose it just wasn't for me this time unforunately.

This book had me at dragons! And while we don’t actually get to see any of the dragons until near the end it was worth reading go see how they are part of this world.
Our MC is an assassin & known as the best in her kingdom & I enjoyed reading a FMC who is so sure of herself & her abilities. The love interest also has a similar skill set to her so it was interesting to see their dynamic & how they worked together especially as they hated each other but were forced to complete a mission together.
This has a lot of political intrigue & fighting for a better world for everyone not just the rich which had some interesting discussions throughout the story.
This has a lot of tension build up not only in the plot where we slowly see what is truly happening in the kingdom but also between the 2 MCs as they learn to work together & trust each other.
The ending was really great & left me with lots more questions so I am looking forward to the sequel

I firstly want to say thank you for letting me read this. It's a book I was really looking forward to read and I did finish it in 2 nights.

This has DRAGONS, I just wish I could have seen them sooner. The MFC while was a trained assassin really lacked experience and maturity. However I do feel like sometimes she made up for it. I did find it entertaining and frustrating with her choices. Now she is 18, but for this time era and everything she went through I did expect more maturity. The MMC was the best of the book, I loved his argumentative side reminded me a bit of myself.

I think I will still read the rest of the series was not the worst, was not the best. It gave me more vibes from Throne of Glass thank Forth Wings. Or Assassins Blade but with Dragons.

Thank you One More Chapter and Netgalley for the ARC!

I really loved the FMC in Dragonhart, largely because she is a great example of how someone who has been raised in propaganda and sheltered would act. She has been given a position that protects her (personal assassin), been taught that g-ds and dragons don’t exist, and she makes a living doing what the King orders. She has never been forced to confront her beliefs, but when she finally is, she changes. I like that she is unlikable, I think it is important for FMCs to not always be perfect. The world building in this story is cool, and it is set up in such a way that we slowly get to know more about more about the way the government is corrupt. Arla and Hark are also such a cute couple, I was shipping them so hard. I just wish we saw more of the dragons, but maybe we will in book 2!

Also, I need people to know that SJM didn’t create the idea of a personal assassin to the King.

This book felt like a YA trying to be adult with the spicy scenes. I did enjoy it, but the writing style was weird to me. I'm definitely invested enough to read the next one though

4.5 stars - I love a strong female main character and Arla definitely is. I really enjoyed the banter and enemies to lovers vibes between her and Hark, I was rooting for them the moment he was introduced. The plot started slowly, but this soon picked up when the sexual tension increased. I also liked how the plot had high stakes and the point of view switched between Arla and Hark. A lot of my favourite tropes were included which is probably why I enjoyed it so much.

The magic system was a little confusing but I was able to follow and understand this. I have seen a few negative reviews stating the book is too similar to other fantasy books, but I would disagree as to me it felt unique and different to other fantasies.

I was really surprised by this book in all the best ways, I look forward to the sequel! I definitely recommend this book, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass or Fourth Wing.

A huge thank you to the publishers for gifting me a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I appreciate the chance to review this book as an advance copy reader 🩷
Unfortunately, this wasn’t a win for me. When you are almost exclusively a fantasy reader, it takes something special to keep my interest, and Dragonhart was a very similar kind of story to hundreds of recent fantasy stories. It almost played out as a more fleshed out version of The Assassins Blade at first, and I wasn’t fond of the FMC. Very predictable and I was skimming by the end. I think the premise of Gods and dragons was very promising but we saw little in this book u til right at the end.

The synopsis is was first drew me into wanting to read this book and the second was because of the Dragons.
I unfortunately struggled with this book and felt a little disappointed. I did persist and finish the book but it was hard.
It had so many positives things that I enjoy in a book such as Dragons, Enemies to lovers and it being a fantasy book.
I enjoyed the characters but I felt they could have been fleshed out a little more. One of the Main characters just came across as immature at certain points but then didn’t later.
The plot and pace of the book moved at a good rate but I felt the overall book fell a little flat for me.

Dragon Hart started off incredibly strong, with vivid and engaging descriptive detail that immediately drew me into the story. I especially enjoyed the dual POVs of Hark and Arla Reinhart—it added depth and complexity to the narrative.

I appreciated how Arla initially believed dragons were just fairy tales; it made the reveal and world-building even more immersive. The story combined dragons, magic, and adventure in a way that created a truly exciting and imaginative world.

The relationship between Arla and Hark was one of the highlights for me. They had avoided each other for years due to long-standing enmity—mostly based on where Hark was from—so watching them grow from reluctant allies to something more felt satisfying and well-paced. The forced proximity trope was handled really well and allowed their relationship to develop naturally over time.

That said, I felt the middle of the book slowed down compared to the strong start. The pacing dipped a bit, which made some sections feel like they dragged. Still, once the King forced Arla and Hark to work together, the momentum picked back up.

Overall, Dragon Hart was an enjoyable read with a strong beginning, compelling characters, and a richly developed fantasy world. I’m looking forward to seeing more from Abbie Eaton!

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I was pretty bugged by Arla’s attitude and immaturity throughout much of the book—it made it really hard for me to fully connect with her character. That said, knowing this is Abbie Easton's debut novel, I’m impressed by her ability to create a vivid story and keep things moving despite some rough edges. There’s definitely potential here, and with more polish, future books could be even stronger! Thank you, NetGalley!

Dragonhart
By Abbie Eaton

Forced into working with the arrogant - yet unmistakably handsome- ambassador of the kingdom that killed her parents, Arla must place her hatred for Hark Stappen to one side as they journey across kingdoms, dinning with royalty and fighting in taverns, and make and alarming discovery that shatters her heart and forces her to question everything - and everyone- she knows.

That is just the first paragraph but I believe that in big strokes it does encompass everything that happens in the story.
I have to say I had high expectations for this book. I thought that the description had a lot of potential and who doesn’t like a dragon story?
Arla Reinhart is a complicated woman, after her parents are killed during the war she fight her way to become the personal assassin for the King of Hadalyn, and to a certain degree she is raised in the palace. She is a very talented woman and she likes pretty things but she is also very arrogant. And for some reason no one ever measures up. That does not make her vey likeable in her world. And that was my problem with her as a main character, I like the idea of her but not the execution? She feels like that character that can’t do anything wrong, and somehow she does but she is still right and everybody else is wrong. All encompassing, complicated but in an annoying way.
Hark Stappen was probably my favourite character, and I have to admit his POV was not the best, but I do like him very much, and everything that he is fighting for. I do like that he is a point for Arla to anchor and think about what she is really fighting for.

Now, I liked that she is a non believer in magic and dragons and the gods, but it does become a bit repetitive and pretty much everyone that believes is crazy in her eyes. And the introduction of the dragons was interesting and it does change your perspective. I don’t know if ACOWAR was inspiration but I believe I can see a clear inspiration there I just wish It was developed more in this book, but I guess I will need to wait for the sequel.

Overall it’s an okay book, good to pass the time but I would not say that is life changing. If you like slow burn “enemies to lovers” romantasy, this might click. Would I recommend it? Sure, like I said, if you are looking to pass the time. Will it change your world? Definitely not. Are there other books that are better to read? Well, I am sure you have read most of this one before.

Dragonhart is a wonderful debut! There is enemies to lovers, dragons, and fantasy? What more is there to ask for?

Thank you so much for a gifted copy of this in exchange for an honest review. I loved the synopsis of this but unfortunately the writing fell really flat for me

The worldbuilding was engaging and easy to follow, making it a solid entry point for those newer to fantasy. That said, as someone who reads a lot in the genre, I was hoping for a bit more depth, particularly around the politics and the lore. The dragons do make a late appearance, but I really enjoyed the lore around them, I just wish there was more page time for them in the book!

Arla’s trauma understandably drives a lot of her behaviour, but it did flatten her character at times, making her feel a bit one-dimensional. She does also come across a little immature at times, though she is only 18 and who wasn’t a bit callow at 18? Hark, on the other hand, was a standout for me. I loved how calm and witty he stayed in the face of Arla’s constant threats, his quips were definitely a highlight.

The enemies-to-lovers setup is definitely one to watch in this series. There’s real weight behind the tension, especially considering Arla and Hark are from opposing kingdoms, and she literally wants to kill him for most of the book!

Overall Dragonhart is a promising debut for people wanting to get into fantasy and for fans of novels with enemies to lovers, dragons (of course), and forced proximity!

This story had so many aspects that I like, enemies to lovers, dragons, fantasy—but I had a difficult time remaining captivated by the book. I really liked the strong FMC and her charisma but something didn’t completely hit the mark with me. I would definitely still recommend this book. It was well written and had relatable characters and as a whole the book was enjoyable.

I’m not sure this book was intended for me as the main audience. It didn’t take long for Arla’s character to get on my nerves after her making out to be the best in the world, when she was very clearly not. The story was captivating enough to keep me interested and allowed me to finish it, however I didn’t fall in love with the writing or the storylines. Some elements seemed a little childish which just isn’t my personal cup of tea!

I ate this book up. The FMC was an assassin and the MMC was her enemy! (of course). Arla is an assassin to the king and has tasked her on a journey with Hark who comes from the kingdom that killed her parents.

There was definitely a lot of sexual tension in this book and the banter was flowing so well; I’ve never actually laughed out loud so much as a fantasy book before.

I loved the way the dragons was brought into this book , it was definitely very well thought out and the bond with the dragons was all the more touching. One thing I LOVED was that the optimism in the ending was so magical, I definitely see a book 2 in the future with it being magical and romantic and I am all here for it.

Dragonheart by Abby Eaton, the book begins with Arla her parents were killed in a raid and she was then raised by the Kings appointed nanny Perry and she looks at King Cyril almost like a father. She’s still his assassin though and he sends her to Gastonia with the Gastonian ambassador to try and figure out who was stealing their goods the ambassadors name is Stappin and she in no way gets along with him but after arriving in Gastonia she learns they are transporting goods but not the one she was led to believe but actual slaves. she hates slavery not just because it is a horrible practice but for personal reasons and that first believes Stappin knew all about it along with the king who raised her. she doesn’t know who to trust but he soon convinces her he dislikes the practice as well, not only that but he is way ahead of her and has a plan in action to stop it. They don’t get along with each other he believes in the old gods of magic and that there were once dragons and she has a dislike and visceral reaction to those who have faith in it. she also can help but be seriously attracted to him as he is to her and despite the night they spent together she tries her best to steer Claire while on this mission. To make matters worse the king sends a letter telling her to stop the mission and come home something she is suspect about after everything she’s learned. soon the mission becomes a journey of enlightenment redemption in love. I came so close to being gaga for the story and although I thought it was a good one I found instead of making Arla a complex character she seemed more like an adolescent girl who threw fits constantly she argued with everyone she met and I also didn’t get how she went around her own country killing people because I never understood why just cause she was angry? I mean she was 24 years old and was raised by royalty wasn’t she taught better they called her lady Reinard. Either way I also thought there would be dragons in the book into certain extent that was talk of dragons and magic IDK I just thought there would be more don’t give me wrong I still like the book and would definitely recommend it to fantasy sci-fi romance fans but not if you’re looking for someone with a grown-up attitude the demeanor of an assassin because she is quite adolescent and petulant. #NetGalley, #HarperCollins, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #AbbyEaten, #DragonHeart,

Dragonhart was a great read, I felt the storyline was paced well and the writing was great, it pulled you in. The characters were created realistically and the descriptions were lavish and painted a great picture as I was reading