I felt the immediate Thorn of Glass vibes and I wasn't feeling it. Felt like I needed more backstory than I got. I immediately didn't feel connected to the characters.

Really enjoyed this book overall dragonhart is a promising work with solid characters and a compelling plot perfect for romantasy lovers

I LOVED this. The story was a great mix of epic adventure, moving moments and quick wits. I loved that both the FMC and MMC were snarky, vicious and soft only for each other. The ‘who did this to you’ trope will always get me!

This would’ve been a 5 of not for a few things - but I’m nitpicking.:
1- The main issue was found in the first 20% or so of the book; how repetitive Arla was in stating her hatred of the other kingdom. As a reader, you start to feel taken for a fool and annoyed if you read 5 different times that the character hates X or Z. Once or twice was enough, we get it!

2- The pace was slow which didn’t bother me at all, but the ending felt quite rushed. The discovery in the undergrounds was only 1-2 pages, and the big speech at the end between the two MC felt a bit flat compared to the whole book…

I’m super excited for the next book and this one hasn’t even been published haha!

Had good ingredients strong female lead, action, hints of dragons, adventure. It was too much of a cozy read for me, light and without the depth and complexity of characters that I love. Might suit those looking for a light read romcom. Thank you to the author. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Thank you Netgalley and One More Chapter for the eArc of Dragonhart

3.75⭐️/5

Overall I really enjoyed the story and it reminded me a little of Throne of Glass with the main character being a female assassin for the king but also struggling a little morally with the killing she carries out. The romance between the two main characters was enemies to lovers, which i always enjoy but sometimes in the beginning the mmc would annoy me with how he would regret the hurtful things he would say but then continue to say them. The world building was good but I wish there had been a but more explanation in the end but I don't want to include any spoilers.

A great debut for the fantasy / romantasy genre. Abbie Eaton has managed to pull together a cast of characters that will open up a great series.
Our FMC is strong and a clear leader from the start and never wavers from that character type. I also like that the author doesn’t turn her into a hidden magic wielder, even though she is really a hidden prophecy in her own right but it doesn’t take away anything of what she has achieved in her own right.
The romance between her and Hark is definitely one that leans on the love hate and creates some banter and sparks.
I’m not sure I’m a fan of the ending and maybe the Dragonhart element of the story is almost like an afterthought and felt like it had been woven in towards the end of writing or even editing…maybe this is where it will open up if it does become a series…who knows, but I do think whether it’s Dragonharts or Harks crew I’ll be looking out for future Abbie Eaton books and this series in particular

I received this book as an ARC and provide an honest review

I really enjoyed and had fun with this read! It reminded me so much of ToG and I love a strong and confident FMC and Arla was just that. I’m looking forward to reading more from Abbie and hopefully getting to experience more of Arla’s story!

This book was a full adventure and lesson in navigating tough situations as a woman in a man's world. I love that the fmc is so strong and has a huge emotional backstory.

The story features a very strong FMC who is the king’s only assassin and a MMC who is the king’s ambassador for the rival kingdom. FMC and MMC (enemies to lovers) must travel (forced proximity) to the distant border where deep secrets are soon revealed that change everything FMC has ever fought for.

I very much enjoyed this book, so much so that I wished it was longer so I could have gotten to know the characters on a deeper level. The plot was interesting - again wish it was longer. I think the blurb is a bit misleading though: “for fans of Fourth Wing and When the Moon Hatched” - there are better references that fit this book. Firstly, a hot tempered King’s assassin, this is Throne of Glass, specifically Assassin’s Blade. Literally this book is how Assassin's Blade should have been written. Secondly, comparing this to Fourth Wing is stretching; yes, there are dragons but they don’t appear or become significant until ~70%. When the dragons become more relevant, there definitely are some Fourth Wing similarities but the plot is far from Fourth Wing. Thirdly, not much to compare to When the Moon Hatched except for the presence of Dragons and a FMC who is very angry and wants justice/revenge. The best way to describe this book is Assassin’s Blade meets the dragon persona of Fourth Wing with a tiny dash of A Court of Mist and Fury. I was also surprised by the low spice level - thought after one of the chapters that there was going to be more 🌶️.

The book is mostly third person POV of FMC. There are a low number of chapters with MMC POV. The MMC POV chapters felt unnecessary and I would have liked to not have known how the MMC felt about FMC - kept it more of a slow burn.

As for the FMC, I always like a strong, fierce, independent woman. FMC is definitely that, although in the beginning it was hard to handle her arrogant, ‘I’m better than everyone’ attitude. She definitely needed a taste of humble pie. We ultimately liked her journey into finding herself and releasing that things aren’t always as they seem.

Overall really liked the book and would recommend to anyone that was a fan of Assassin’s Blade, specifically the ‘Pirate Lord’ novella.

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Arla Reinhart has pulled herself up from the gutter to become the King's Assassin. Using her hatred for the evil kingdom that attacked hers, she's trained to become feared by all who see her. Except for Hark Stappen, ambassador to said evil kingdom, who seems to despise her more than anything. And unfortunately for the two of them, they are shoved together on a mission that could change Arla's view on magic, the gods, and her ability to love.

I had such high hopes for this!! I really enjoyed this book at the beginning; Arla was morally grey and reminded me so much of Aelin from Throne of Glass. However, around the 2/3 mark, she was softer and kept slipping up. She was said to be the best of the best, but couldn't tell when people were following her and was surprised at the "twists" the book made pretty clear would happen.
The dragons were hyped up for so much of the book, and we basically received an introduction, 10-ish pages of action (that included commentary from said dragon, but nothing else), and then the book ended. By the fact that it says this is book 1, I can see where Eaton had left it open for a sequel. However, the end of the book makes it seem like it's done. It's assumed that the bad guys can do no more harm, and all is right with the world. Hopefully if the series does continue, we'll get more into the world-building of the magic/gods that the whole book was centered on.
I absolutely LOVED the enemies part of the enemies-to-lovers, but it definitely ended too soon for my liking. But overall, the book was fine. Not at all like Fourth Wing, except for the existence of dragons, and slightly like Throne of Glass in the first 1/3 of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins, and One More Chapter for the eARC. Projected publishing date: April 18th, 2025

For a debut novel, this was pretty fun. pretty similar to other girl assassins falling for their counterpart over the course of an adventure but it still was entertaining to see through the bickering and snipes between Arla and Hark to their true feelings for each other and how they complement each other. Strong characters with, I would say, pretty good morals for assassins when they go after the true villain who is killing people for their magic. Add in the dragons (though they don't show up till the climax at the end to participate in the the rescue and storming of the castle). It is a good set up for a series that should be a fun read as I really want to see if Hark and Arla can change the world, bring back magic and the rest of the dragons, and keep their little corner of the world safe. Plus I want to see more of Hark's friends (who are strong and cool) and Arla's friend Halo. I want her to do my hair and nails. :)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this new start to a series that I am looking forward to reading more of!

Unfortunately this book did not work for me. I was excited by the title, cover, and concept but once I started reading it felt like I had read it a thousand times before. Romantasy books are unfortunately all starting to blend together and feel the same. There wasn't anything wrong with this one, it just didn't feel like anything new, and I'm starting to think maybe romantasy isn't my genre anymore Romantasy girlies will probably really love it. Just wasn't for me.

I’d like to thank NetGalley, Harper Collin’s UK, One More Chapter, and Abbie Eaton for the chance to read an ARC of Dragonhart!

The summary of this book was so intriguing to me, I was thrilled to be able to read this book! It screamed epic fantasy to me.

Arla, the main character, was an interesting one. The young Kings assassin had a tortured past and rose above her adversity to make a life for herself. Not an easy one, but it was what she wanted and worked herself to the literal bone for. She was tough, ruthless, a bit vain, and very strong willed. She absolutely did not tolerate things she disagreed with, which I respected about her. The only thing I didn’t like about her was how she could be very mean spirited when she was upset. But I get it I guess.
Hark, her rival. I liked him too. He also had a mean streak when he was upset, which eventually made them a perfect match. His secrets eventually came to light and what secrets they were ! I liked his loyalty and how he unflinchingly defended those he loved.
The plot was interesting too. Two rival kingdoms. Two people beyond loyal to each of these kingdoms. A hatred born out of misunderstanding and past prejudices. Secrets that are slowly uncovered, turning these enemies into reluctant allies and then more. A perfect plot. With evil kings, betrayals, secret magic, and eventually dragons. What else could you want?

Pick up this fantastic book and see for yourself.

If you love dragons, you will not be disappointed. Such a gripping and inspiring fantasy debut for fans of YA or young readers who are looking to find their voice in a book.
It’s so exciting to have such beautiful writing accessible to a younger audience, establishing well loved tropes in an age appropriate manner.

Thank you net galley for this book.
This was a fantastic read, it had me pulled in from the start. I do love a kickass assassin MFC. The world building was fab, characters were awesome and the enemies to lovers wasn’t drawn out over many books! Also DRAGONS 🐉 I very much look forward to continuing this series, I’m very glad this didn’t end of a cliffhanger.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 3 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it.

I have definitely read better fantasy books, but this one was okay. Nothing to get too excited for though.

This book can’t decide if it wants to be a stand alone or a series. Not enough world building or character development for me to care about any of our main characters. The romance is described as forced proximity but could just be described as forced period. The plot twist was one of the most obvious plot twists I’ve ever read. Started getting good at 70% if you’re a fan of fourth wing and dragons sassing their riders through a telepathic bond. I would consider reading the next book but only for the dragons.

First of all thank you NetGalley and one more chapter for this arc. I really enjoyed this book! If you’re looking for magic and dragons this book is definitely for you.

If you are a fan of throne of glass and fourth wing you will enjoy this book.

It’s got everything you could want. Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, FMC out for revenge, magic and dragons. I really enjoyed the characters of Arla and hark. “I don’t think I’ll ever get used to you saying please. Especially when the next time I expect to hear that word is when you’re begging me to touch you”

Dragonhart by debut author Abbie Eaton, published by Harper Collins UK / One More Chapter is the first book in the Dragonhart Series.
I read the blurb and Dragons!!! yes, sign me up.
I started reading and was confused pretty quick. Arla, her dragon Thara, and her mate?? Hark. The writing is kind of poetic, old fashioned, fitting for the storyline. A bit confusing, not easy to connect with characters, 3,5 stars.