Review: 4 1/2 Stars Creative and Well Executed
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2012
Let me preface this review- I generally do not read YA novels unless I have a friend who arduously promotes a YA book- it took much convincing for me to read the Twilight series or Hunger Games. In hindsight I am grateful... but nevertheless I tend to stay away.  So... flash-forward The Fate of Destiny showed up for me in the free section of Kindle.  After reading what seemed to be a intriguing synopsis, I decided why not, while having reservations as it was uploading to my device.Suffice it to say I was very impressed with this book. Farris is a loner who has been compelled since the age of 8 to write short stories about specific people she has never met to the point of distraction. Shortly before her 18th birthday bizarre events begin to occur.  Farris has an unknown enemy that wishes to change the course of her destiny. Emerson (a Weaver of Chaos) arrives to town, sent by her unknown enemy, to create chaos in Farris's life.  But Emerson starts to have doubts about the nature of his assignment and why Farris is the target. (You get this all in the first 4-5 chapters so no spoilers.)The plot was creative and well executed with some really original elements. The idea of fate and chaos manipulating lives is an awesome concept that really made this plot standout from the usual vampires, werewolves, fairies and the like. I really appreciate that the characters were mature but in a believable way and likable. I found myself really caring about them. In conjunction I really appreciated the dialogue- it was also reasonably mature and believable with NO OMGs, bubblegum speak, or sequential eye-rolling (Immature dialogue in YA books is the number one reason why I don't read them- I can't stand that .)Why the 1/2 star deduction?  While I thought the book well executed there were definitely some plot elements that were inserted and then ignored. I am not sure that was intended and it will come into play later.  It really did not detract from the story either but it was still a forethought in my mind.This book was better than a lot of the adult contemporary paranormal stuff out there so I think it can be read by any age group. For me I was pleasantly surprised. I really want to know what happens to Farris and Emerson next. I will be reading the next one in the series and I hope that Farris and Emerson continue to be the focal point. I may even try another of this author's books that are not a part of this series.  Good Job.