Foretold (Fated Love Series #2)

Chantal Fernando

Blurb:

What do you do when the person you are bonded to eternally has betrayed you?

Simple.

You make his life hell.

As the Shadow Prince’s secrets finally unravel, I’m left scrambling to pick up the pieces.

Hiding in another kingdom might fix all my problems, right?

My mate will be left in the darkness this time.

I hope those shadows choke him.

Let the games begin.

Themes: Romantasy

Rating: 4.25 stars

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Review:

I must say I was angry at the end of book one in this series, primarily because I am one of those readers that cannot stand cliffhangers, to the point that I generally refuse to read them, but I am glad to finally have my questions answered and to see Rave and Astrid get their HEA. This series has shaped up to be an interesting world filled with dangers, intriguing plot twists, and characters that are both filled with both the light and dark of humanity that makes us all so interesting. The belief that as a species any being is all light or all dark is boring in my opinion so the dual natures represented by so many of the characters in this book is both interesting and fascinating to watch unfold as they come together and learn more about one another. Astrid is definitely one of the most interesting as she learns to embrace her dark side, while coming to understand this dualistic nature in her mate. The protective and possessive nature of her lover comes out in herself more than once as she sees the truth of her feelings for Rave, and she comes to peace with her needs for him. While she might be attracted to another man, she knows that only her fated mate will ever match her perfectly. Rave also comes to understand that Astrid is the perfect woman her for him, and when she hurts, especially if he is the cause of the hurt, it tears him apart. I loved seeing the passion between these two as they worked through the trauma and turmoil of the enemies coming at them from every angle even as they tried to come to terms with the changes in their relationship and their new lives. While I can promise you that this story gives us a beautiful wrap up to the love story between Rave and Astrid, it does give us a beautiful hint at the next story, letting us know that book 3 will be interesting to say the least, but I’m hoping that one won’t end of a cliffhanger. Chantal has outdone herself with this duology of a love story, but take it from me, read Forewarned and Foretold together if you want the full impact of the love and danger of Rave and Astrid as they change the world and find a love to shape a nation.