It's no secret that the Bloodlines series is one of my favourite. And despite my reservations about the cover (I'm not a fan of Sydney's hair....), The Fiery Heart is my favourite so far! There's a lot going on - romantically, magically - and the extra pressure of family dynamics are wearing on Sydney. Things seem to have finally worked themselves out with her and Adrian having admitted their feelings for each other and attempting some kind of relationship. But when Sydney's little sister now inked as an Alchemist and being tasked with helping Sydney with the vampires, the new couple are going to have to keep their romance under wraps. Adrian has his own problems - it seems impossible for him to find a happy medium between being spirit and sanity. 
 I was impressed with how well the dual point of view between Sydney and Adrian worked. I wasn't sure I'd like changing things up from how the series had been going so far but it was a refreshing change to get to see what was going on from someone different. Not only that but it's the first time in the Vampire Academy/Bloodlines series where we have had a narration from a Moroi and I liked getting to see the impacts of spirit first hand. Getting to see Sydney from Adrian's point of view was lovely. For all the cockiness and sarcasm he may try to project to world, it was clear to see just how much he loved her and how hard he was trying to be the best person he could be - not just for her but for himself as well. We may have had to wait three books for these two to get together but it was worth it to get the interactions and beautiful dynamic that we get to see in The Fiery Heart. 
 There's a lot going on but all the different story lines manage to fit together perfectly. In this book, Sydney is feeling the pressure of her family. Her sister wants her to spend more time together but between discovering her witchy magic, spending time with Adrian and sorting out the antics of her vampire charges, there never seems to be time for Sydney to breathe never mind have some girl time with Zoe. It's never apparent to me just where Ms. Mead is going to take things next - from romantic relationships to just what the different sects of society (the Alchemists, the Warriors, the Coven) are up to. I loved the ties in with characters we have not seen much since Vampire Academy - with Lissa asking Adrian for help and getting to see the rest of the group now a little older and wiser interacting with a more evolved Adrian. 
 This book has everything that I love about this series. Chemistry between the leads, interesting plots, a secondary cast of characters who add to the overall story and are entertaining to read, and dialogue that makes me feel so many different emotions. I'm eagerly awaiting the release of Silver Shadows (July 2014) and am desperately eager to find out what happens to Sydney next. This book does end on a cliffhanger that's left me anxious to see what's ahead for these characters.