Review: A very enjoyable read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 29, 2013
Marc is able to see the future and has been friends with Kieran, a vampire, since they trained together. Although Kieran has been helping out Marc at the store the truth is that he needs permanent help. In comes Galen, a shy, young man he stumbles into on the street. Recognizing that Galen seems in need of help and that he is probably something more than what he appears, Marc decides to offer him a job. Little does he expect that his attraction to Galen and the connection they share would disrupt Marc and Kieran's world.Kieran knows that Devlan is trouble, but he can't help himself. He is drawn to him in ways he can't explain, but when lies by omission, betrayal and secrets start to reveal themselves, Kieran has to face the ugly truth - Devlan is not who he portrays himself to be. However, they all must work together to right the wrong that could affect their lives one way or another.This was an interesting story to get into. At first, I was a bit hesitant since it started slow and I didn't know which direction it was going to go. I was especially hesitant with the appearance of Kieran. Don't get me wrong, he was a great addition to the story, but the switch of POV from Marc to Kieran threw me off and it wasn't after a couple of chapters in that I was able to get the hang of it.I loved the concept behind the story. I think it was original and well-executed. The paranormal aspects of the story, the mystery of the character's connection and the romances that developed coupled with the author's trademark prose flowed seamlessly with the characters and their personalities. Marc and Galen's story could not be told without throwing Kieran's story into the mix and Kia Zi Shiru did a great job bringing it all together to make it work.Marc was a great character to get to know. He was smart, sweet and considerate. He had everyone's best interests in mind, even at the expense of his own and I admired him for that. His easy-going manner and charm was a treat to read and his interactions with the other characters revealed a lot about his true self. Galen was also great, but it wasn't until the second half of the book that I was able to connect with him fully.I enjoyed how Marc and Galen were brought together slowly. Their connection was immediate, but its development grew as the story progressed. In the end, I was so emotionally invested in them being a couple that when they finally came together I was grinning from ear to ear. Their interactions were both sweet and frustrating. At times I wanted to smack them upside the head for taking it so slow and at others I wanted to comfort them and tell them it would all work out.Although Kieran's presence threw me off at first, I soon came to appreciate what he brought to the story. He was passionate and loyal to a fault. He was strong-minded and not easily fooled and it was his loyalty and strength of character that led me to wish he could find his HEA. I enjoyed his interactions with other characters and how he dealt with Devlan and the mess he brought with his presence. I want to know more about Kieran and Cole's story, especially after witnessing Marc vision. *hint, hint* ;-)Disturbed Fate is the first book in the Otherkin Spirits series and a very good start at that. Kia Zi Shiru managed to deliver a wonderful combination of great characters backed by an interesting concept with a bit of angst and a dash of heat to round it all up. All in all, a very enjoyable read.I received this title from the author in exchange of my honest opinion.