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samantha_randolph 's review for:
Games of Fate
by Kris Austen Radcliffe
I received a free eBook copy for an honest review.
Games of Fate is about a young woman named Rysa who in addition to having ADHD, is also a Fate. Yes, a Greek mythological Fate who, in her case, can see into the past, present, and future. Rysa does not know this though. It isn't until she is tortured and rescued by a way-too-handsome Ladon and his Dragon that she starts to unravel all the mysteries of who she is, both as a Fate and as a woman.
The Good:
-It has a unique concept. The idea of a Fate in this world is very different, and there are many other supernatural/paranormal beings that supplement it very well in ways you wouldn't expect.
-The romance is both a pro and a con. The pro is that the romance really is touching. Yes, it deals with paranormal problems such as Rysa seeing her and Ladon being intimate before it happens, but there is just as much, if not more, real issues like struggling with being worthy of love, trying to take care of and comfort someone you love, etc.
-The plot has a lot of potential.
The not-so-good:
-The reason I said the plot has a lot of potential and not, the plot was great, is because a lot of this story is at lightening speed and confusing. A lot of names are thrown around that you really don't know who they actually are and how they connect. The visions make it seem like there is a severe case of an unreliable narrator at parts. The story just gets very muddled the further it goes, and it seems months pass, but it really is only a few days to a couple weeks.
-With that speed, the con of the romance is that speed. They know each other for less than 48 hours and are talking love. I'm not saying the intensity isn't there, but it definitely puts a damper on the credibility of their relationship long term.
Overall, it's a bit shaky, but still holding, 3 stars. If you want something fantasy that is new and unique with a strong romance, then I would definitely tell you to give it a try, just read very slowly.
Games of Fate is about a young woman named Rysa who in addition to having ADHD, is also a Fate. Yes, a Greek mythological Fate who, in her case, can see into the past, present, and future. Rysa does not know this though. It isn't until she is tortured and rescued by a way-too-handsome Ladon and his Dragon that she starts to unravel all the mysteries of who she is, both as a Fate and as a woman.
The Good:
-It has a unique concept. The idea of a Fate in this world is very different, and there are many other supernatural/paranormal beings that supplement it very well in ways you wouldn't expect.
-The romance is both a pro and a con. The pro is that the romance really is touching. Yes, it deals with paranormal problems such as Rysa seeing her and Ladon being intimate before it happens, but there is just as much, if not more, real issues like struggling with being worthy of love, trying to take care of and comfort someone you love, etc.
-The plot has a lot of potential.
The not-so-good:
-The reason I said the plot has a lot of potential and not, the plot was great, is because a lot of this story is at lightening speed and confusing. A lot of names are thrown around that you really don't know who they actually are and how they connect. The visions make it seem like there is a severe case of an unreliable narrator at parts. The story just gets very muddled the further it goes, and it seems months pass, but it really is only a few days to a couple weeks.
-With that speed, the con of the romance is that speed. They know each other for less than 48 hours and are talking love. I'm not saying the intensity isn't there, but it definitely puts a damper on the credibility of their relationship long term.
Overall, it's a bit shaky, but still holding, 3 stars. If you want something fantasy that is new and unique with a strong romance, then I would definitely tell you to give it a try, just read very slowly.