Fate's Keep (Her Dark Destiny) - Softcover

Book 2 of 4: Her Dark Destiny

Mitchell, T. Rae

4.18 out of 5 stars

176 ratings by Goodreads

9781999024123: Fate's Keep (Her Dark Destiny)

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ISBN 10: 1999024125 ISBN 13: 9781999024123

Publisher: Original Mix Media, 2019

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She will die trying to return to him.
He will sell his soul to be with her.

Fate escaped the deadly fairy tale world of the Book of Fables, but at a terrible cost. Finn remains a prisoner of the cursed book. Or so she thinks, because Finn was freed and is searching for her. As far as Fate knows, her only way back to him is through a gateway within the mysterious Keep–an ancient storehouse of magical objects too powerful for ordinary realms.

But when Fate reaches the Keep she discovers the truth of her heritage and the blood oath she must take as Keep Guardian. Even though her heart is sworn to saving Finn above all else, the oath demands a battle against unimaginable creatures of myth threatening to destroy the Keep. With her plans gone horribly awry, Fate’s only chance for salvation lies in a series of desperate quests through a maze of dangerous portals. Each of which may hold the key to reuniting with Finn, or lead to the destruction of everything she loves. Will Fate find the strength to face the sinister forces poised to claim her world?

This epic fantasy sequel to, Fate's Fables, promises to leave readers breathless with heart-pounding action, richly imagined worlds, and a slow-burning romance that strains the bonds of love to the breaking point. Perfect for readers of Margaret Rogerson, Garth Nix and Philip Reeve!

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Review

ARTISTIC BENT EDITORIAL REVIEW - ★★★★★

This fantasy hits all the right spots as you're whisked along a new compelling adventure with Fate at the reins. There's plenty of action, romance and her great character development flexes its muscle with new characters to add to her ever growing vibrantly created world. Along with her imagination running rampant in this amazing story you get a first class education in SAT words with the likes of "portionages", "connectifications", "confabulation" and "monstramorphosis"; they're just fun to say out loud. Her incredible lexicon continues in how she uses words to turn printed letters into visual photographs like a slideshow slipping slowly across your mind's eye. She uses metaphors the way a painter uses a brush.

Mitchell's use of myths, legends and fantasy elements feel more real than imagined as she pulls you along in this battle for redemption. Her use of credible dialogue adds to that sense of realism as you get pulled into conversations that enrich the tale and further the story.

Just like the first, this one ends on a cliffhanger so the story will continue in Fate's War. Be prepared to feel your heart break at the impossible decision set before our fearless heroine.

HUGS AND KISSES FOR BOOKS EDITORIAL REVIEW - ★★★★★

In this sequel to Fate's Fables, Fate is not going alone...her father, Eustace, her best friend, Jess and her book fans are going along for the adventure. While Sithias was an interesting and entertaining creature in book one, Faurok takes the role in this story. It takes cleverness on the author's part to create Faurok's dialogue because he mixes words up to make new ones. Finn is on his own in the realm and he's trying to figure out how to get to Fate and he is bound and determined to reach her. I was so happy when Sithias made an appearance in this story because I missed him and his fun personality and his extra s's on his words! Fate is being pulled in several directions while her allies become enemies and her enemies become allies and her story doesn't end in this book. There's a third book entitled Fate's War, which is a good thing because Fate's Keep ends with a cliffhanger.

BOOK TRAVELLER EDITORIAL REVIEW - ★★★★★

T. Rae Mitchell did it again! After the first novel ended in such a shocking way, I was glad to see the continuation of a great debut...The plot is nicely developed and it grabs the reader right from the beginning. There is a lot of action, mystery and drama going on, enough to keep me clued to the pages and to make my breathing stop at times...The dialogue is brilliant, witty and funny, a joy to read. The introduction of new characters was exciting and it's nice how they all have their roles in the story, there are no loose ends, everyone fits into the plot perfectly. I really enjoyed how the real and the fantasy both come together as characters from both realities meet. I did miss Finn though and his interactions with Fate, I really enjoy them as a couple. Another ending that left me hungry for more! Can't wait to read the sequel Fate's War and see what other adventures await Fate and her friends.

"Mitchell's wild imagination and incredible world building floors me with every book. Her skilled use of myth and pop culture are especially evident in this second book but she still grounds the story with fully rounded and believable characters." ~ BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF 'DANCES WITH WEREWOLVES SERIES', NORA SNOWDON

"I love the amazing fantasy world T Rae Mitchell created. The world of The Keep was filled with mystery and fantasy that kept me reading..." ~ GOODREADS REVIEWER

"A wonderfully satisfying sequel to Fate's Fables. Mitchell's imagination and unique storytelling style totally blew my mind." ~ AWARD WINNING AUTHOR, KAY GREGORY