This book definitely took me on a ride!!! It was emotional, action packed, and intense. Reading the book literally seemed like a movie. I loved that the book was so much more than Emily and Tuck’s love story. With the world being turned upside down it questioned humanity and what type of person are you when it matters most. I also enjoyed Emily’s own journey of finding herself again after being in the entertainment industry surrounded by people but feeling lonely. Overall this was a great read. I do feel little longer than it needed to be possibly and after the build up of Emily and Tucks love story the ending seemed a little abrupt.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!!

What a good book!! This one had me hooked from page one! I could t put it down. I loved the writing style of this book. I lived the characters and they had great chemistry.

𐙚 Romantic Suspense
𐙚 Dystopian Enemies-to-Lovers
𐙚 Second Chances

Wow! Mia Sheridan delivered a stunning dystopian romance in the Heart of the Sun. So the story follows childhood friends-turned-strangers Emily, a rising pop star, and Tuck, a brooding ex-con, as they navigate rekindled feelings amid an apocalyptic solar flare. This was a great slow burn with emotional grit and a love in the mist of adversity. I enjoyed how Tuck shined as a protective and tender hero. Emily’s journey of growth added depth and rawness to their dynamic. Perfect for fans of romantic suspense and dystopian thrillers.

Rating: ✰✰✰✰ /5

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. ・❥・

The premise of this book drew me in; I have really enjoyed several of Mia Sheridan’s previous romance novels, and the plot of this one is really different from any of her other books! This is definitely a slow burn romance, but I love the childhood best friends to lovers trope, and this didn’t disappoint.

This book had my heart in my throat the whole time. I almost couldn't read on because this could so realistically happen now. It was raw and completely encompasses how humanity is and could be if faced in an event like this. Tuck and Emily had so much grit and wanted to survive. The push and pull between them was a tight string and you just wanted them to quit fighting their feelings and get on the same page. When they did come together it was heartbreakingly beautiful. Their love story was hard and they struggled but in the end and through it all, they prevailed.

This is definitely one of my most memorable ARCs to date. I went into this blind and judged this book solely by its cover and that turned out to be one of the best judgement calls I’ve made in a while! It totally worked out for me because this book was incredible!

I truly don’t think I’ve read a more thought provoking book than this one. Dystopian reads aren’t necessarily something I reach for often. At the start of this book in the prologue I was completely hooked! For the first part of the book I was guessing and trying to figure out what was going on. There’s a heavy apocalyptic feel. It was giving The Walking Dead vibes at first(minus the zombies) . The details and descriptions the author used to describe what was happening was incredible.

This is your perfect mix of romance and drama/suspense. It gave me what I was looking for as a romance reader but had the page turning qualities of a thriller and suspense book. It had me emotional a couple of times. I feel like this book will appeal to many types of readers. This is actually the first book I’ve read by Mia Sheridan and I wasn’t disappointed! I definitely recommend this one!

A huge thank you to @htp_hive , @htpbooks , @netgalley and @miasheridanauthor for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC!

I really enjoyed what *Heart of the Sun* had to offer. This was one of those upcoming releases I was eagerly hoping to get my hands on, and when I saw the ARC in my inbox, I couldn’t have been more excited!

So, let’s dive in... For me, the standout aspect of this novel is its premise, which offers a unique take on a theme I've seen explored in movies, TV shows, and games (raise your hands, *Last of Us* fans 🙋🏼‍♀️), but rarely in contemporary romance. I loved how the story seamlessly blends romance with survival, giving the love story an added layer of depth. The themes are tightly woven together, and at no point did it feel like a "romance trying to be a post-apocalyptic story" or vice versa. It’s a beautiful love story set in a world where survival is the top priority—and what’s more human than that? Nothing but praise for this premise (also, trying to avoid doom-scrolling about EMPs + solar flares 🙃).

That said, I do have a few notes. I loved almost everything about this story, but there were moments when I couldn’t help but feel that it might have benefitted from being expanded into a duology. The characters were compelling, but more space to develop them would’ve made their journey even more impactful. I wanted more time to dig deeper into their personalities and backstories.

Additionally, I think a dual timeline could have added an extra layer to the narrative and provided more context for Tuck and Emily’s lifelong connection. It would have been fascinating to see glimpses of their past and how it shaped their present.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book—it was a great read—but I did find myself wishing for just a little more. I'm really excited for you all to get your hands on it!

LOVED. Dystopian/Sci-Fy Vibes but romance and Mia sheradian. A perfect combo. Thanks netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press