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Synopsis:
The Gem
Marked by the Gods, Kya is forced to partake in a Trial for a chance to be deemed Worthy. If she succeeds, she’ll be gifted great powers. If she fails, she could lose her life or worse. But that’s only the start of her worries. Now, the same plague that took her home is spreading and threatening the fate of the realm. Can Kya survive the Trial of the Gods and gain the needed power to rid the world of the growing threat before it’s too late? Or will she be drawn to what awaits her in the shadows?
The Shadow
Ryker has waited a long time for her—his mate. Now he’s found her. He plans to claim what is rightfully his, but dark forces threaten to destroy his Nation should he embrace the bond he so desperately desires. Unable to escape the drive to be near her, he waits for his precious gem, lingering in her shadow.
Worthy of Fate is the first book in a new adult, dark fantasy romance series with an intriguing magic system, dark forces, Spirits, and forbidden fated mates.
Review:
Worthy of Fate was a spicy, romantasy that was filled with forbidden romance, fated mates, and found family. This new world and their magic were intriguing and the storyline unfolded at a pace that was easy to keep up with. This debut novel left me looking forward to the next one in the series!
No, I didn’t fear death. It had always followed me. What I did fear was life. However short it may be…
If you love a stabby fmc, then Kya is your lady! I loved watching her come into her power and learning even more about the world around her. She was a force to be reckoned with and I was so grateful she had her found family by her side. Malina, her sister, was my favorite. And while I liked her brother, Nikan, I did want to hit him a time or few haha.
“You are worthy in more ways than one. This title does not define you. It describes you.”
We also got chapters of this story told from Ryker, and he was a shadow daddy who was easy to love. You could tell he had a heart of gold, and I love how he respected Kya. While he had the world on his shoulders, I love how he still made time to tell truths and explain things to Kya further into the story. The steam and tension between them was beautifully done. They were mates, yet forbidden at the same time. So, the angst and sexual tension between them was fabulous and so steamy.
“I’ve waited a very long time for my mate, and you can bet that I won’t let them take you from me now that I have you. We will get past this, show them we are no threat. Then, I will take you. I will claim what is mine. Because you are mine, Kya. I will seal the bond with you and be marked by our mating.”
With unknowns around every corner, mysteries to solve, and discovering who truly had your back, this book was a fun read. I had some sweaty palm moments, especially during the trials. It was a very small part, but definitely gave off Hunger Game vibes. The only hiccup I had was there were a lot of names and places. I took notes, but I still got confused. This book ended on a wonderful cliffhanger and I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
She became the calm to my storm.
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