Title: Heartless
Author: Elsie Silver
First published October 14, 2022
476 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.43
Overview
Struggling ranch owner, Gemma Jansen, is in desperate need of a helping hand. Enter Cash Big Crow, a circuit rider who has the skills and expertise to get the ranch back on its feet.
But Cash has a condition: he wants more than just a professional relationship with Gemma. Despite concerns about their age difference, Gemma agrees to Cash’s terms.
What follows is a steamy affair where Cash takes charge in the bedroom, and Gemma discovers her wild side. However, with a wayward daughter and a cowboy hot on her heels, Cash finds it hard to keep his true feelings for Gemma hidden.
Will they be able to make it work, or will their passion burn out like a summer flame? Find out in Rode Hard, Put Up Wet.
About the Author
I’m a Canadian author who adores a captivating book boyfriend and the feisty heroines who captivate them. I appreciate the power of charged glances and lingering caresses, and I’m a huge fan of clever repartee.
Horses have always been a passion of mine, and I’m convinced that there’s never a wrong time for a glass of wine.
Editoral Review
Heartless is a captivating novel by Elsie Silver, first published on October 14, 2022. Set in a dystopian world, Silver explores the effects of power on individuals in a society that values their contribution above their humanity.
The novel is laced with themes of love, betrayal, and the ultimate fight for salvation. Elsie Silver’s novel is essentially a dystopian novel with a young adult target audience.
It is her debut novel, and it impresses with its enthralling story and style of writing. Heartless introduces us to Ava, a young girl, who must choose between loyalty and freedom.
Ava was born into a society where everyone is born with a unique ability, and their position in society is determined by this ability. Ava was born to be a healer, but she has a secret ability, and she must keep it hidden at all costs.
She lives in a world where the powerful and wealthy rule ruthlessly over the less fortunate. When Ava unexpectedly discovers a plot to further oppress the less fortunate, she is faced with a difficult choice: to comply and lose her morality or risk her life and take a stand for what she believes in.
Along the way, she meets a charming and mysterious boy, who could hold the keys to her salvation or her destruction. The author’s writing style is engaging, drawing the reader into the story and making it hard for them to leave it.
Silver’s character development is impressive, as she transforms Ava from a naive young girl into a determined and resilient fighter. The pacing is consistent, and the plot twists are unpredictable, making it hard for the reader to put the book down.
Silver’s world-building is also exceptional, creating a believable dystopian society that is ruled by power and greed. The novel explores themes such as the abuse of power, societal control, and exploitation of vulnerable members.
The novel resonates with current sociopolitical issues, presenting readers with a thought-provoking narrative that stimulates critical thinking. One of the few limitations of the book is that it takes a while to delve into the plot, and some readers may have to exercise patience in the initial stages of the book.
However, once the plot gains momentum, the novel becomes enthralling, and it is hard for the reader to put it down. In conclusion, Heartless by Elsie Silver is a must-read dystopian young adult novel with a compelling story, impressive character development, and excellent world-building.
The author’s style of writing is captivating, and the plot twists are unpredictable, making for a memorable read. The novel presents readers with pressing issues that are relevant in today’s society, making it a great conversation starter on the abuse of power and societal control.
I, therefore, recommend it to any reader who enjoys dystopian novels, and I rate it 4/5.
