Ayla and Crier's relationship is tested by their respective roles in the war.

The world of Rabu is divided, with the manufactured Automae lording over their human creators.

Iron Heart promises a blend of intense action and emotional depth, focusing on the cost of freedom and love. Iron Heart by Nina Varela - LoveReading4Kids

Ayla, a human fugitive and former handmaiden, sought vengeance for her family, while Lady Crier, a high-ranking Automae, was supposed to be her target. Instead, they fell in love, changing the path of the rebellion.

Iron Heart by Nina Varela is the high-stakes sequel to Crier’s War , continuing the epic YA fantasy saga of forbidden love, revolution, and humanity vs. machine.