I had high hopes for this book, especially because When The Moon Hatched is one of my favourite recent fantasy reads, however, this just missed the mark for me, unfortunately.

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I really enjoyed this story and I LOVED the back and forth between Arla & Hark.

Arla had a really sad childhood but she dragged herself from the streets and did everything she could to rise to the top.

That made her despise everything that Hark represented, could a mission set by the King make her change her mind?.

I enjoyed the magical elements and the whole fantasy world and the Dragons obviously sealed the deal for me.

I’d recommend this book if anyone is unsure about reading a fantasy or romantasy story as it’s the perfect story to ease you into the genre.

Dragonhart is a romantasy set in a world where both the Gods and Dragons have long since abandoned the kingdoms. Our fierce and skilled FMC, Arla Reinhart, serves as the King of Hadalyn’s personal assassin. She’s tasked with a mission alongside Hark Stappen—an arrogant yet undeniably charming ambassador from Hadalyn’s rival kingdom.

This story delivered several of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, magic, and dragons. Naturally, I dove in with high expectations—and I’m happy to say those expectations were absolutely met. The romance is a satisfying slow burn, which felt authentic given how much mistrust there is between Arla and Hark. Arla’s arrogance stood out, but it felt earned. Considering her backstory and all she’s endured to rise to her position, her confidence made sense and added depth to her character.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Dragonhart and am already eagerly awaiting the next installment. If you’re a fan of Throne of Glass, Fourth Wing, or When the Moon Hatched, I’d highly recommend giving this one a try.

Gosh how I wanted to love this book, however I didn't care for the FMC. I don't understand how she is supposed to be a skilled assassin. She was bested many times at the beginning of the book. She is very immature, and is always in a bad mood. I love a good enemies to lovers, but damn this was wayyyy over the top. She was so childish, and I hated how negative she was ALL THE TIME. I hated her as much as I hated Nesta Archeron from acosf, so it's nothing against the author... I just hate brooding. And I wanted her to move on from it already.

Other than that, the bones of the story is great. I just couldn't get past the FMC. And that's an important part of the story. Also I didn't understand why there would be chapter pov's from Hark when this is in 3rd person. It was if it was meant to be in first person but it was changed.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy for my honest review.

2.5*
Dragonhart is a romantasy story that features enemies-to-lovers (kinda), forced proximity, dragons, and magic.

Arla is the king's personal assassin and doesn't believe in magic, dragons, or the gods who supposedly used to serve the people of her kingdom. Due to missing shipments and a tenuous relationship between kingdoms, Arla is forced to work with the ambassador for a neighboring kingdom, Hark, who she despises (for reasons that aren't really relation to him, but to his kingdom). She must look past this hatred to journey across the kingdoms, learn about the missing shipments, and make a discovery that ultimately changes everything for her.

I think this story had a lot of potential! I liked the premise a lot, but I think it missed the mark a bit. There was too much "telling" instead of showing for a lot of the characterizations. I also found the inner monologue of the MC to be very repetitious.

Although, I didn't love it, it had some redeeming qualities. I think this story would be great for those just starting to venture into romantasy!

Thank you to NetGalley, Abbie Eaton, and HarperCollins UK for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The FMC assassin (Arla) is a brilliant and refreshing individual to adventure with. I very much enjoyed the relationship between Arla and her forced proximity counterpart. Lovely world building. I was surprised by when the dragon aspect actually comes into play - the book probably contains one quarter dragon related content (if that’s an important factor for anyone.) This wasn’t vital for me, however the title was a bit misleading, and I expected more dragon storyline. I would liken this book to ‘Throne of Glass’ than to ‘Fourth Wing’. An easy read.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy of Dragonhart.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun read, with many enjoyable elements!

The FMC, Arla, is an assassin (a trope I truly enjoy when done well), and while she reminded me a bit of Celaena Sardothian from Sara J Maas' "Throne of Glass" series, she certainly held her own as a unique character, as well. Her motivations felt realistic, her backstory and personality were fully fleshed out, and her interactions with the love interest kept me on the edge of my seat.

The writing was enjoyable and kept me engaged, and the pacing and world-building were well done.

I will be recommending this novel to my students and fellow readers.

*Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for providing me with this ebook in exchange for an honest review.*

Since Fourth Wing, I was reluctant to read a book about dragons and especially from a debut author. But thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised that Dragonhart was so good.

My main problem was the FMC that at some times was way to whiny for my taste and for some reason she was being mean to everyone. The book is advertised as an enemies to lovers, but you can show they're enemies without having one of them being whiny or mad for no apparent reason. Also the world building felt lacking, mainly due to the necessary backstories we never got. But other than that, it was a good beginning for this debut author.

Unfortunately, this was a DNF for me! I felt like the fmc was forced, I couldn’t connect with her and she felt a bit like a copy from TOG and didn’t feel like a complete character, hence I then struggled to focus and connect with the story.

Dragonhart was a refreshing surprise. It’s the kind of fantasy that doesn’t just throw dragons at you for spectacle, but actually builds a rich emotional core around them. Abbie Eaton takes familiar elements and gives them heart and personality, which made it really easy to get pulled into the world.

What stood out most to me was the relationship at the center of the story. It felt genuine and earned, not just tacked on for drama or romance points. The characters are flawed and likable in the way real people are, and the way they grow and stumble made me care about them more than I expected to.

The writing has a kind of quiet strength to it. It doesn’t scream for attention, but it holds you, page after page. The pacing is solid, the world-building is clear without being overwhelming, and the emotional beats land exactly where they should.

This book hit that sweet spot between character-driven story and magical adventure. If you’re looking for a fantasy with depth, heart, and dragons that are more than just background creatures, Dragonhart is absolutely worth picking up.

Dragonhart by Abbie Eaton totally pulled me in. From the very first chapter, I was hooked by the main character’s voice and the emotional weight behind the story. It’s one of those books where you think you’re getting an epic dragon fantasy (which you are!), but you also get this really moving, personal journey at the same time.

It was the Dragon part that attracted me to read this book.
Arla is an assassin she is paired with Hark who is an ambassador for the Kingdom.
Arla initially hates Hark and finds it hard to trust him.
There is simmering romance but it was a bit slow in places and Arla can get a bit much at times.
There are no longer Dragons or Gods.
I'm just not sure what I thought of this book but it might be shaping up for a good series and this might be the author laying the groundwork. I did enjoy it in parts and would be willing to give the second book a go.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher.

This book was pretty good and has so much potential!
There were a lot of spelling errors that I found distracting and they also were errors that greatly changed the meaning of the sentence. Unpicking instead of unpacking his hand bruising hers instead of brushing hers. Also the first time that they are intimate it's very obvious she has a concussion and she proceeds to have sex and then fall asleep. It just doesn't seem super though through in those areas. It could have used more back story and world building instead of repeatedly just pointing back to you attacked my kingdom and no real expansion on the magic and dragons back story. I think it could have used a bit more time in development and maybe been fleshed out in a series of books rather than all in this one. But the ideas are there it just needs more time.

A fun read for fans of the romantasy genre, I enjoyed this book even if there was a lot of “tell” and not so much “show”. The plot was interesting and I liked the characters. The MFC reminded me a lot of the MFC of the Throne of Glass series at first, but overall I enjoyed this book and found it fun even if I struggled to finish it. 3.25/5

what a story. was it predictable yes? did i love that? also yes. i really enjoyed the plot and the characters development. i also liked the romance in the end, though i must admit that it felt like 0 to 100 at the end.

thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

This book was just wow! I loved it! The writing was really goose the plot, the story and the fmc…loved her!!!!

Just to mention while reading this I had a bereavement in the family, this is why it took me so long to read )
I was gifted this as am advance reader copy,I really enjoyed reading it ,it had a little bit of everything ,I enjoyed the characters ,there wasn't too many for me to keep up with and the different dynamics and purposes they have.
The only one little negative thing I can say is that we as the reader gets reminded a lot that she's an assassin and the abilities she has but it never bothered me to much just the only thing I can point out.
I would say read this book it's a good easy read which you will enjoy

While this book had so much potential and a really interesting plot, I could not finish it because of how frustrating it was to be inside the main characters head. Arla was infuriating both in her immaturity and unearned cockiness. While this could have been an interesting place to develop a character from, there was nothing the entire book! Honestly I just feel disappointed.

3.75 ⭐ thank you Harper Collins Uk, One more chapter & NetGalley.
Enjoyed this one. A true slow burn and enemies to lovers with Arla & Hark.
Arla Reinhart the kings assassin tasked with uncovering the problems in the north of the kingdom is paired with the arrogant ambassador of the enemy kingdom Hark.

Arla is a fiercely independent FMC who most of the time contrasted between bold and confident vs arrogant and bratty. I found her to be a decent FMC in terms of character most of the time however was sometimes irritated by her incessant need to remind everyone that she could kill them easily despite being caught off guard multiple times.

I enjoyed the snippets of banter between the two and felt that this was a good level of enemies to lovers that spanned through out the plot. However, I almost felt that there were not fully developed relationships with the side characters. Definitely wanted more of Seb!

I suspected Harks royal ties from the beginning but found that this revelation was a satisfying element to uncover as Arla does.

I wasn’t sure how or when the dragon part was going to come into play but felt that this was almost a sub plot as there wasn’t much of it? I’m hoping it is fleshed out later on in the series.

‘For once in your life Reinhart, just do as you’re fucking told’ made me laugh

DRAGON FANS REJOICE! THIS IS BOOK IS A MUST READ FOR YOU. READ IT. THAT'S AN ORDER! SERIOUSLY, READ THIS