Anything fate and destiny magic related count me in! So when I got an ARC of Fateless I knew I had to read it. This high paced fantasy hooked me with its overarching themes and world. Keep reading this book review of Fateless for my full thoughts.
Summary
When seventeen-year-old Sparrow joined the Thieves Guild she made a vow of binding loyalty to their cause. So when a mission comes along from The Circle, a group of mysterious, dangerous beings who control the Thieves Guild from the shadows, Sparrow is determined to cement her place in the guild.
What ensues is a death-defying adventure that has Sparrow and her band of thieves venturing into the heart of the forgotten city of the Deathless King. The fate of Sparrow, her companions, and Raithe, the enigmatic yet alluring assassin Sparrow is forced to join forces with during their quest, all hang in the balance as they find themselves battling ancient forces within the tombs and facing the unwavering hold of fate.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Fateless promises thieves and heists. There’s an element of ego and risk associated. And that’s only the beginning. Early on we experience themes and explorations of fate and whether everything is just fated to be. Talk about a theme as old as time itself. If everything is written, what choices do we have? But if all our fates were told, what if there was something else? Fateless consistently scratched an itch in my head. I love a story pondering out part in the world and whether we can change our fate. Even more so, I enjoyed how Fateless explores combating a mentality where everyone is out for themselves only.
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Sparrow has to realize that the world won’t get better for anyone if we only look out for ourselves. She’s so used to having to look out for her own interests only. So watching Sparrow become part of something was heartening to experience. My experience with Fateless was that I was mostly compelled by the mix of fate themes – and world – more than I was hooked on the characters. It also explores whether we can be loved for who we are independent of what we can do, our power. These themes were incredibly compelling, even if I wanted to be more in love with some of the character work. There’s a lot thrown at our characters that I just wish we had more moments to get to know them.
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