This is the first book in the Fate series. There are three books in this series, but they deal with different generations of characters. I really enjoyed this fantasy novel. It features strong female characters, is beautifully written, and was very well done.
I enjoyed that this story wasn't a straight âgood vs badâ theme, but had a lot of characters that were just struggling to do what they thought was right in their current situation.
There is some neat magic in here and I enjoyed the world as well. This was a pretty quick read and it looks like the sequel follows the next generation of characters. Things do tie up nicely here and I enjoyed it a lot.
Overall this was an incredibly well done fantasy story with an old school feel to it. The story ties up nicely and I would recommend to those who enjoy beautifully written fantasy with strong female characters.
I enjoyed that this story wasn't a straight âgood vs badâ theme, but had a lot of characters that were just struggling to do what they thought was right in their current situation.
There is some neat magic in here and I enjoyed the world as well. This was a pretty quick read and it looks like the sequel follows the next generation of characters. Things do tie up nicely here and I enjoyed it a lot.
Overall this was an incredibly well done fantasy story with an old school feel to it. The story ties up nicely and I would recommend to those who enjoy beautifully written fantasy with strong female characters.
Dark secrets of magic....
Lady Acila has been running from her fathers keep for as long as she can remember. Her father has always been away at war and her twin brother Briam is a daydreamer, a man obsessed with music and in no way suited to the practical job if managing the keep. But Acila doesn't mind - in fact, she is desperate to remain in the secluded safety of her home, for she harbors a dark secret. Acila is a shapechanger - a being feared and despised by the people of her world.
But when the keep is besieged by an army of a Lord who brings proof of her father's death, Acila and Briam cannot defend their lands and must flee for their lives. Little does Acila realize as she leaves the only safe haven she has ever known, that she has begun a journey which will bring her to a greater understanding of her kind, and change her fate in ways she cannot begin to imagine.
Lady Acila has been running from her fathers keep for as long as she can remember. Her father has always been away at war and her twin brother Briam is a daydreamer, a man obsessed with music and in no way suited to the practical job if managing the keep. But Acila doesn't mind - in fact, she is desperate to remain in the secluded safety of her home, for she harbors a dark secret. Acila is a shapechanger - a being feared and despised by the people of her world.
But when the keep is besieged by an army of a Lord who brings proof of her father's death, Acila and Briam cannot defend their lands and must flee for their lives. Little does Acila realize as she leaves the only safe haven she has ever known, that she has begun a journey which will bring her to a greater understanding of her kind, and change her fate in ways she cannot begin to imagine.