It’s
been a long time since I’ve posted a book talk. [something-something-something-
transition to the review… what can I say? I hate writing transitions. (^_^)].
Before
I get to my review, I want to clear things up from the start and say that I am
#TeamAdam all the way—
But…
I
used to be a Thor Girl!!
It’s
true! Adam was a complete jerk in book 1 and I never imagined I would see him
as anything but a bucket of newspaper shavings ready to line a parakeet cage. The fact that I changed my opinion of him is a tribute to the author's immense talent. Thor
was so awesome and Adam was so mean, there wasn’t even a contest in my mind,
especially since the way Adam treated Eve in some of their lives was unforgiveable.
Yet, here I am, definitely on Adam’s side. How did this happen? Let’s get to
the review and find out.
Review
time!
FATE
FORGOTTEN picks up where FORGED BY FATE left off. For those of you unfamiliar
with the Fate of the Gods series, it’s based on a world in which all of the
myths are true. Gods walk the Earth among mortals. At the center of it all is
the creator of Earth itself, mysteriously absent, who fashioned Adam and Eve to
be born and live out mortal lives, to grow old and die, only to be reborn again
and again throughout eternity. They keep their memories (well… sort of, but no
spoilers!!) and they are connected in a fundamental way that makes them SEEM
destined to find each other and live out their ongoing reincarnations together.
Except,
in the Garden of Eden of for centuries thereafter, Adam was rude, dominating,
and power hungry. He saw Eve as a possession and a means to an end. With their vast
knowledge and their abilities to manipulate human emotions, they could rule the
world, bwahahaha! So Eve, being made of love and goodness, she basically flees
from him and spends her lives doing what she can to spread compassion, hope,
and love. Book 1 is so much more than that, but for review purposes, that
should be enough to get you up to speed if you haven’t read it yet. Annnnd, if
that’s the case, let me take this opportunity to pimp FORGED BY FATE! Read this
book! Honestly you will not regret spending an afternoon in Amalia Dillin’s
incredibly well thought-out, exceptionally crafted world.
Now
then, onto book 2!
Story Stuff!
In
FATE FORGOTTEN you will see even more godly action. There are appearances by
Egyptian and Greek gods, and most especially by Thor’s peeps from Asgard. The
author has a captivating way of incorporating thousands of years of
historical-based mythology into her stories that’s thoroughly fascinating. The
world and characters are fully realized, and you lose yourself in the story
from the very first page.
The
main story revolves around Adam, Eve, and Thor, with Loki making a mess of
things whenever possible. Adam wants Eve and world domination; Eve, Thor, and
the rest of the godly crew are out to stop this from happening. By any means
necessary… and gods don’t really play fair.
Writing Stuff!
Wow,
this is a well-written story. No plot holes, no confusion despite the millennia-spanning
storyline, and best of all, characters that leapt from the page. The author
achieved an epic victory in character
development. Without spoiling anything, I can say that FATE FORGOTTEN is where
things began to shift for me as far as Adam is concerned. Saying that I did
*not* like him initially is an understatement, but by the end of the book? Adam
had snuck his way into my heart. Through external and internal driving forces,
the author masterfully enabled Adam to believably shift from a brutish
manipulator to a compelling, fleshed-out antihero with a beating heart
underneath that villainous, I-must-rule-the-world-with-Eve-as-my-queen
exterior. I give Amalia Dillin a STANDING OVATION for her immense talent in
character development.
In conclusion…
This
book has so many things I love: mythology, romance, adventure, superpowered
heroes, and compelling characters that feel authentic in a world that feels so
real I can’t help but wonder if gods and goddesses really do slip through life
with the rest of us. I whole-heartedly recommend this book. Do read! And once
you do, you will be on the edge of your seat waiting for the final novel in the
trilogy to come out! Click on the links below to pick up a copy of FATE FORGOTTEN on Amazon or Barnes & Noble:
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Happy reading!
~Di
