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fates; a review
Fates, by Lanie Bross Book 41 of 2015 Fates was another one of those books that caught my eye at the book store! I had never heard of the Fates series, but read the summary on the back and bought Book One to try it out. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. The novel centers around a girl named Corinthe from the planet Pyralis Terra, who made the mistake of asking too many questions in her youth.…
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Synopsis:
One moment. One foolish desire. One mistake. And Corinthe lost everything.
She fell from her tranquil life in Pyralis Terra and found herself exiled to the human world. Her punishment? To make sure people’s fates unfold according to plan. Now, years later, Corinthe has one last assignment: kill Lucas Kaller. His death will be her ticket home. But for the first time, Corinthe feels a tingle of doubt. It begins as a lump in her throat, then grows toward her heart, and suddenly she feels like she is falling all over again–this time for a boy she knows she can never have. Because it is written: one of them must live, and one of them must die. In a universe where every moment, every second, every fate has already been decided, where does love fit in?
My Review: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Fates by Lanie Bross is about a girl that has been exiled from her main land where she helps control fates. Being exiled to Earth was supposed to teach her a lesson. She got a Guardian and was given tasks to help keep the the fates in line on Earth. When Corinthe is tasked with her last few objectives, she can finally go back her her world after being exiled for years. Her last task is to kill a boy named Luc that she has had a few encounters with. Corinthe has never killed anyone but who is she to question the fates? The real problem is that her “Guardian” Miranda is trying to destroy the land they come from and by disturbing the fates and giving Corinthe a wrong path, she will end their land with killing Luc. Alright, so this idea sounds kinda interesting right? I thought so too. The beginning was good and I felt like it had a lot of potential for the storyline I was getting in the beginning. I thought Corinthe was a little strange but that is to be expected when you are dealing with someone that has come to Earth from another… place? And doesn’t know how Earth works. It was a very interesting first chapter though which made me to keep reading it. [ SPOILERS AHEAD ] I thought Miranda was very odd from the beginning and she seemed to be planning something. I was right, of course. Usually when you’re exiled you don’t get some type of guardian. I thought the idea behind the killing of Luc was a little out there. It’s not something you would think to end a world but maybe it would. I thought the relationship between Corinthe and Luc was very odd. Most of the time she wanted to kill him and all he could think about was kissing her! He only seemed upset for like a few seconds when that was happening. I would of been like get this girl the heck away from me. But he embraced it and even went on an adventure with her to find her world. Of course he needed her but the first night they snuggled already. He got over his hatred for her wanting to kill him quickly. Also, the last few chapters were very odd. They both just realized they loved each other?! What was that all about? Their relationship felt very enforced and I didn’t really care for it at all. I never felt any chemistry and I felt like the author was trying to push it on us through Luc’s prospective. Overall, I didn’t enjoy this book that much. I mostly tolerated it and was able to actually finish it. I did enjoy Rhys character though. He seemed to be very wholesome and knew the right things to say. I liked reading about his parts and his wisdom was very helpful to the storyline. I wouldn’t really recommend this book because it was quite boring and the plot didn’t keep me interested that much. It was a quick read though and I did finish it. I felt iffy about the book itself about halfway through. I think the author could work on the character development and plot a bit more. There is a second book but I am not sure yet if I want to pick it up.
Trendsetters Talk CHAOS by Lanie Bross!
We asked the Trendsetters to chat about Lanie Bross' CHAOS, fate, chaos and their YA crushes! Here's what Trendsetter Emily had to say:
Which do you prefer: order or chaos?
In a normal circumstance, order. When I think of this question, I think of a number of people trying to live and survive. I think order gives everyone the chance to experience happiness and love.
Which bad boy of YA is your chaotic crush?
Will Herondale from Clockwork Angel, one of the Infernal Devices books by Cassandra Clare.
If you could change the fate of any YA character, who would it be?
Primrose Everdeen because she was so young and innocent when she was having nightmares about the reaping, getting her name drawn, and then watching her sister fight for her survival. She deserved to be her age and enjoy her childhood, which is most definitely impossible when you live in District 12 or Panem altogether.
PLL Trendsetters Talk CHAOS!
We asked our PLL Trendsetters to share their thoughts on Lanie Bross' CHAOS! Here's what Trendsetter Maddie had to say:
Which do you prefer: order or chaos?
Order, for sure. Chaos stresses me out. But, it definitely makes for a better story! If I don't know entirely what is going on, I feel very uncomfortable. It's a big part of my introverted streak.
Which bad boy of YA is your chaotic crush?
Daniel Sheridan, from Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard.
He's not your typical "bad boy", but he definitely has a streak of it in him. It's why I love him so much. He went against the social norm, but still managed to be one of the sweetest people around. That boy *swoon*
If you could change the fate of any YA character, which would it be?
Same answer as before: Daniel Sheridan. I love that boy, so very much. And he had a rather unfortunate end... I don't want to give away spoilers - but I definitely wish I could change how the trilogy ended!
CHAOS is available for pre-order here! (And if you're like us and love the debate between fate/chaos, try Lanie Bross' FATES.)
Destined, a reader/digital only short prequel to Fates, is now available!
PLL Trendsetters Talk Fated Celebrity Crushes and Free Will!
Who is your fated celebrity crush?
Trendsetter Juli: My first celebrity crush was undoubtedly Logan Lerman. Let's face it: he's in Percy Jackson, The Three Musketeers, and Perks of Being a Wallflower. It's like a book girl's dream boy. Plus, his looks certainly don't hurt either. ;)
Do you believe in fate or free will?
Trendsetter Juli: I believe more in free will than fate when it comes to love and relationships, but I gotta say... sometimes you really do just know, and some things, no matter how hard you try, just weren't meant to be. In my opinion, fate plays the role that our brains are supposed to play--usually we think with our heart when it comes to love and stuff, and fate is sort of the thing that makes you wonder if everything is worth it. Actually, I'd say that fate spurs free will, too. When someone has to move away for a job or something, you choose whether or not to follow them. So my final verdict is that the two are interconnected, and without one or the other, love runs the risk of feeling shallow and untested.
Buy FATES here and see if Corinthe will fulfill her destiny...or fight her fate.
PLL's FATED LOVE: a Valentine's Day Promotion for FATES!
PLL's FATED LOVE: A Valentine's Day Promotion for FATES!
Check out FATES here!
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