Review: “Once upon a time, Lore, you told me that we were just beginning.” I glance over my shoulder as my words settle into him. “So let’s begin.” House of Pounding Hearts was a dark and luscious fantasy that was impossible to put down. These characters completely captured my heart. And they will make you laugh. Cry. And fall in love. There were heart stopping moments where dread set like a viper in the pit of my stomach. Lies and secrets swirled through the pages. And death slowly seeped its way in too.