Isles of Fate transports readers to a utopian-like society where everything appears idyllic at first glance. Children attend a school where they are called disciples and they are ‘fated’ on their 16th birthday (everyone in the same class has the same birthday) where they go into the temple and learn what they’re meant to do for the rest of their life.
The narrative unfolds through the perspective of four teenagers, each bringing a unique lens to this seemingly perfect world. While the story begins with a sense of normalcy, the subtle hints of an underlying mystery immediately draws readers in.
The author did a great job at keeping us on a precipice unsure of who to trust and which side was being truthful. This is a book that 15 year old me would have loved. Each character is well rounded and distinct from others, which is extremely important in a multiple POV book.
I ADORED the world building. The gods, the fating, the shattered, their lives after fating. It was so interesting to see everything unravel. When I learned why the servants are never seen…audible gasps.
There are some dialogue scenes that are a bit clunky or repetitive, especially when it comes to actions breaking up the dialogue, but overall the author did a good job. ⅘ stars. A must read YA novel this year! I can’t wait to see what come next!