I was blown away by Heart of the Sun. I've never read a romance quite like this before and I loved the dystopian element. It follows the story of Emily and Tuck, who were childhood friends and almost-sort of lovers. At the beginning, the story weaves together timelines from their childhood to adulthood.

Fast forward to the present day-- Emily is a rising pop star who hires Tuck, now an ex-convict, as a body guard. While on a flight from California to NYC with Emily's boyfriend Charlie, a massive solar flare wipes out the entire electrical grid and causes their plane to crash land in the middle of nowhere. Tuck, Emily, and (unfortunately) Charlie decide to make the journey back to Cali on foot and through hitchhiking while simultaneously discovering just how devastating the impact of the solar flare has been.

I'm not gonna lie though, there were times I was more interested in the solar flare / world ending (ish) vibes than I was in the romance. I kind of forgot about it during the middle section of the book where they're traveling across the country. I was so captivated by the apocalyptic feel - it was very remniscient of the Walking Dead and the Last of Us, not in terms of zombies but more-so the eeriness of the collapse of the world. Not to mention Charlie was a big barrier in between Tuck and Emily. But once they're alone the romance starts to kick up the heat and I adored it! Tuck is so protective and thrives in this environment, whereas Emily struggles to come to terms with it. The last 30% of the book is crazily action-packed with almost no breaks. Though it was a very abrupt change of pace, I could not put the book down.

I wish we would've gotten an update on the families they met along the way, I simply need to know they're safe!! The book came full circle at the end in a way that tied together so poignantly with the beginning of their book, when they are children. This book showcases betrayal and the dark side of humanity that emerges in times of chaos, but also the kindness. I really loved this book, and am now off to fearfully research solar flares.

Thank you so much to Canary Street and NetGalley for this ARC!! 📚

I have read Mia Sheridan since Archers voice and have all the stories from her. This was not her usual style of writing but was good nonetheless. Emily the fmc was a singer and tuck was a childhood friend who ends up losing his way after his mother passed. The world becomes a dystopian place where everyone had to fend for themselves.their love story really doesn’t begin until they are stranded. Would I read this again probably not but because it was bad but because this type of story isn’t my thing. But I will more from Mia.

What an absolute gripping thrill of a story! I was hooked from the beginning and was caught up in the post apocalyptic setting. The high stakes of survival was perfectly balanced with the romance plot. Would absolutely recommend!

There are so many things that were done so well with this book. The world building, the action, and even the suspense. But the romance was a miss for me. It was a very slow burn, which I don’t mind, but there seemed to be no chemistry is sight. I loved the flashback at the beginning and it made me really love the two main characters and want to root for them. Sadly, that was the height of the relationship for myself. It seemed that the tension and longing fell off in the current timeline. The other aspects of the book kept me hooked, but the romance just fell short of what I was expecting.

Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan is another great read from an author who is quick becoming a favorite of mine.

I'm a sucker for second chances and throw in an apocalyptic event, a man hell-bent on saving our female main character and I'm all in.

Tuck and Emily seemed perfect until they weren't, and Tuck views the solar flare as a second chance with Emily. A way to redeem himself AND get back the love of his life.

I liked everything about this book and hope to see more of this type of book from Ms. Sheridan.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Sorry, I know that everyone loves this author, but I just couldn't get into this book. And I really wanted to, the premise sounded like so much fun! Part romance novel (pop star and bodyguard) and part apocalyptic survival story? That felt super unique and fun to me.

I was also really excited to read this book because I know so many people LOVE Mia Sheridan, so I really wanted to read one of her books and see what the hype was about. Sadly, I think I just picked the wrong one.

This definitely wasn't bad by any means, it just wasn't as attention-grabbing and action-packed as I feel like this kind of story should be. And it took quite a while for the main event to really happen. The story just wasn't formatted in the best way.

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Z0e_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

I have always loved anything that Mia Sheridan as written, Archer's Voice is one of my favorite books, so when I seen she had to new book out, I had to try it! This book didn't disappoint, when I knew it wouldn't. There is everything you could want in this book, romance, heat, and a little suspense. I left this book feeling like I knew these characters.

Heart of the Sun was a wild, extraordinary ride! And the most epic second chance romance I think I've ever read. It had the chaos and vibes of The Walking Dead, but without the zombies. I've loved Mia Sheridan's stories since reading Archer's Voice, and Heart of the Sun was no different. It felt so fresh and new, and left me wanting more information on this new world they've been thrust into. This book had me sad, scared, angry, and happy for our MCs. And at some points the suspense and their journey had me feeling like I felt like I couldn't breathe. The ending (with Emily and Tuck finding each other) felt far-fetched, but still fitting for this book. I'm obsessed. Thanks Netgalley for the e-ARC!

This was a cute and wuick read regarding second chances and try to forgive. The cover on this book was great, it's cute simple.

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