Review: Grab your copy now!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 7, 2013
DISCLAIMER: A copy of the book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.So, you feel guilty that you didn't do enough to save one of your best friends from a tortured end. You also found out that you are not really a witch, nor are you human, but you are actually one of the otherworld creatures called the Fae. The spells and marks that you rely on for protection don't work anymore. You also realize that the family who raised you and gave up their lives to protect you are not your true parents. Worst of all, the man whom you vowed to hate is the man who makes you feel safe, who understands you, who looks after your needs and who would do everything to keep you close. What would you do?Taunting Destiny is the second book of Amelia Hutchins' Fae Chronicles series. Warning: if you have not read book one, Fighting Destiny, you will be lost. Taunting Destiny immediately picks up from where Fighting Destiny ended.I had a hard time finishing this book -- only because I didn't want it to end! I found myself stretching the time it took me to read the chapters. I would stop in between each one -- I wanted to prolong the experience of reading this story.In terms of plot and story development, a number of things happen in this story. There are new enemies to face. There are new challenges to overcome. The new plot point keeps the reader guessing. There are scenes that will make you blush, scenes that will make you laugh, and scenes that will have you at the edge of your seat.Amelia has created characters that are relatable, identifiable, and some, that you even fall in love with. I love that her female lead, Synthia Raine, is a bad ass. She is snarky; she is beautiful; she is skilled; she is lethal and yet she is also soft, understanding, compassionate and has empathy. Her male lead is hot-tempered, possessive, all male, who inspires loyalty among his men and yet is able to show his soft side when he is with Synthia and oh so clueless on how to treat women."Because you want to own me, and believe it or not, some women just don't want to be owned. I'm not sure when you were born, Ryder, but women these days like to be treated with respect. Wined and dined, not owned."" What the ... is that supposed to mean?"And when Ryder says things like this ..." ... You are strong and stubborn, but that soul of yours is undeniably beautiful. ... My soul was addicted to yours from the moment you stole it.l I felt the pure untainted beauty of it ..."Or this ..."You've left a mark on me that will never be replaced. I'm incapable of loving anyone. You have turned my world upside down, Pet. I want you -- the visions don't change that ... I need to touch your soul and leave my mark on you so that you never forget me."And this ..."I'm going to make you remember me forever .. show you what it is like to be cherished, by me. "My heart melts.Veronica certainly knows how to hook her audience, and the ending of this book certainly proves it. So much so that I want the third book now!So, if you are looking for a book that will enthrall and absorb you, pick up this book now. You won't regret it.