Review: Destiny + Intriguing Paranormal Elements = A Wonderful Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 22, 2013
Our family is a huge part of who we are. So when Tom discovers his grandfather's journal, he wants to know more about the man. What he doesn't suspect is that his grandfather was a Sary--an angel born from the soul of a child who died before taking his/her first breath. Without this 'breath of life' he/she and others like him/her must help those on the verge of suicide. (from Colors Like Memories description)But the Sary don't want humans knowing about them, so they send Ari to watch Tom and make sure he doesn't connect the dots. If he does, as history has proven, he will meet an untimely end. Ari is on assignment, but she starts to fall for Tom as she spends time with him. When she realizes how much he does know, all she wants to do is keep him safe. If the Sary find out she's withholding information, she will lose her wings. Can she save Tom without losing herself?Two interesting characters destined to be together plus an intriguing race of angels equals a wonderful read. I was invested in Tom from page one, and I found myself rooting for Ari and Tom to be together--for true love to win out over the Sary's rules. The only thing holding me back from a 5-star rating was a feeling that I needed more background about the Sary.On the back cover, which is included before the start of the book in Kindle format, the author clearly states: THE CHEMISTRY OF FATE is a companion to COLORS LIKE MEMORIES and is set before the latter takes place. From page one, I felt like I was missing some crucial information about the Sary (especially a clear explanation of what they are and what their mission really is). But in the end, Tom and Ari's tale swept me away. Now, I just need to get my hands on Colors like Memories.Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not guaranteed or requested; the opinions expressed are my own.