Fated [Paperback]

 

 

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When I saw Fated I was immediately curious. There has been many great things said about Sarah Alderson and I wanted to read one of her books to see what everyone loves about her. As soon as I read the first chapter of Fated, I couldn't put it down. The book just got better and better. There was action, boy problems, forbidden romances, strong characters and a great plot. Sarah dragged me into her world of paranormal creatures and locked me there.

Evie, the main character, was full of determination and blossoming beauty. She refused to fall in love with the boy who was living in her spare bedroom, and, damn, that takes a lot self-control since that boy is the most gorgeous boy she's ever seen. Lucas *Girls start screaming and grannies start fainting* was one of my favourite characters. Why? You all ask. It's because he is irreversibly hot with a smile that will knock you off your feet. He has secrets and emotions that he keeps locked up inside of him, but can Evie set them free? Of course she can! Blue eyes and dark brown hair. Lucky girl, many women would kill for that kind of that combonation. I loved the chemistry between the two, sure, it was tense at times but I could see that something beautiful was forming!

We even see a Twilight joke!
"Are you trying to tell me that was Edward Cullen outside? Because you know, I thought he was supposed to be hotter than that. And a whole lot more romantic."

Fated was a brilliant read which made my heart pound against my ribs. It was full of great scenes, they were all described really well, I had a really clear picture of the action in my head. I recommend this book to everyone who loves a paranormal read before they go to bed.

In Short
- A unique paranormal book
- Sarah was able to make her own little `mark' on the paranormal genre
- Lots of great twists which will keep you gripped
- Sarah is a very talented author who's writing flows really well.

In Long
I will admit that I wasn't really that excited about Fated, I was worrying that I wouldn't be able to get into it due to not being able to get into paranormal books as easily lately. I was wrong!
Sarah is such a great writer, she has that natural talent which makes the writing so effortless and flow really well. This meant that I quickly connected with all of the characters she introduced into the book, whether that meant me liking or hating them. The main character, Evie, was one that I started off having mixed feelings for, no sure whether I liked her or not but gradually I liked her more and more. Lucas, another main character, was like a mystery to me and I always love that! Especially with males when they give off an unknown vibe.
The storyline was one which Sarah made her own. By that I mean it was a unique storyline which Sarah really made stand out amongst the other paranormal books I have read. I really loved getting to know about the place which Evie lives in and the world around her. I loved it even more that she was discovering things at the same time as I was; it was like going on a journey with her. There were so many twists in this book, one or two which I could see coming but the others seemed to come from nowhere and really kept me gripped.

Final Thoughts
Sarah has really created a unique paranormal book which will most definitely stand out from your normal paranormal books. The storyline will keep you gripped throughout with a few surprises throughout. I will definitely be looking out for more books by Sarah.

Before picking up this book I had my doubts, I used to be a paranormal junkie, but over the last year my reading style has dramatically changed since joining goodreads. So starting Fated I thought I would be going down the same path several books have already ventured down. But boy was I wrong.

Lucas and Evie are sworn enemies, Lucas is half human, half shadow warrior (an unhuman) and part of the brotherhood and it is their mission to get rid of hunters. Evie is a hunter and it is their job to keep unhumans out of their world. The feud between hunters and unhumans has been going on for thousands of years, with Lucas and Evie's parents being killed by their respective enemies. When the brotherhood discover that Evie is a purebred hunter they set about to kill her. She isn't aware yet of what she is. So she shouldn't really put up too much of a fight, so how hard can it be?

But then Lucas decides to go undercover, as he's half human he can get quite close to hunters without being detected. He believes that by getting close to Evie and the other hunters he can discover their secrets which could help them to finally get rid of them and kill Evie in the process. But things don't work out as planned; Lucas finds himself wanting to protect Evie, the others in the brotherhood start questioning his loyalty, he knows he has to kill Evie, that there's no other choice but can he do it? And is he in danger of breaking his oath to the brotherhood? Evie's just been dropped with the bombshell that she's a hunter and that as she's the last in the direct line of hunters she's the only one who can fulfil the prophecy and finally end the feud. But she's unsure about whether she wants to be a hunter, does she want to train endlessly? Seek revenge on those who killed her parents? Does she have any choice in the matter? And deep down can she really trust anyone?

Sarah Alderson has created such an epic book with Fated, her story building is immense, you're immediately catapulted into a dark world full of creatures. I seriously had no idea what they were; they had an aura of intrigue and mystery.

"his pupils fixed and dilated. And
the thing that had stopped her and made her
stomach scrape the floor, was the colour of them. They
were bright carnation - red and totally unseeing"

"Evie's brain refused to process the possibility that
what her eyes were actually looking at was
neither a rope nor a whip but a tail. There were
scales on it and it moved like a rattlesnake"

Seriously what? You're thrown smack bang into this and just from these first few pages I was immediately hooked. As the story progresses you finally begin to understand what these characters actually are and can I just say Alderson has created such an imaginative set of characters, from mixens with poisonous skin, Scorpio demons with razor sharp tails and shadow warriors who can blend in with the shadows. And the amount of detail with which the characters were described really brought them to life.

Evie, I respected her so much, she was strong, full of courage and never backed down *fist pump for strong female characters*. I've heard Sarah Alderson has the knack of creating guys who instantly make your knees turn to jelly and cause your heart to flip-flop all over the place. Lucas is certainly one of those guys! He was so swoon worthy and the poor guy was conflicted through most of the book that you just wanted to give him a hug. And the scenes with him and Evie will just seriously make you melt!

Fated was fantastically written, it was fast paced, action packed and at times you were just left waiting with baited breath never knowing what was around the corner. I absolutely had the best time reading this book. I'm not sure if this book will be a standalone, as I've heard from a friend that there could be a possibility of more books to follow! *fingers crossed* this happens because this book possibly can't end this way!

I would recommend that everyone read this book I promise you won't regret it!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent enough although wanted to give it three and a half
Does life follow a set course? Are we masters of our souls? The Captains of our ships or are we just a strand woven into a greater tapestry where our lives touch on others to... Read more

Published 14 days ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog

5.0 out of 5 stars great fantasy read
just finished this book in a day and loved it - read hunting lila in a day last weekend! absolutely brilliant and am currently recommending to everyone!

Published 23 days ago by hk

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad.
I loved Hunting Lila, So I couldn't wait to get my hands on Sarah Aldersons latest offering.
This book follows the story of Evie, a 17 year old waitress from small town USA... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Rachael Parker

5.0 out of 5 stars Fated
Evie is just a normal waitress, desperately saving money so she can leave her small town behind and move to New York. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Sarah Gibson

4.0 out of 5 stars Opposites really do attract
If you read and loved Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson, then you should be prepared to know that this book is nothing like it. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Vivienne Serendipity

3.0 out of 5 stars Insta-love
I just this minute finished Fated. I'm not quite sure what to say about it, but I'll try! There was much to like, and there were a few things I wanted more of. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Mary-The Sweet Bookshelf

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark, romantic and thrilling - Fated is a great ride!
As a fan of Hunting Lila (and Alex in particular!) I hoped Fated would be equally as thrilling and romantic, and I was definitely not disappointed. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Nic Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again!
Once again this author has blown me away. I loved loved loved Hunting Lila and this one definitely equals it in suspense, romance, and a truly fantastic story. Read more

Published 1 month ago by lila fan

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad - but i rather read more about Lila...
I have to admit this book was at a bit of a disadvantage to begin with. I had just read The Hunger Games (which was absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy... Read more

Published 1 month ago by EBennet

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