Reviews

Fate by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

abookishstar's review

3.0

I recommend for anyone who wishes to read this to read the first book, Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This book was fairly good. Their was only one real fault to it in my opinion. But I'll talk about that later. First I would like to say that Jennifer did an amazing job in this sequel it just as good as Tattoo in the fact that the characters are well described and the dialog is well written. Tattoo was a interesting book that was a real page turner and I was happy to read a sequel and have the four best friends continue their journey of otherwordly events. Even though they've grown up I can still picture them as I did two years ago when I read Tattoo. Even though it's been Tattoo I still have their first book adventure in my mind (this shows you how one book can really stick with you if it's well described or well written). Now the fault with this book is that I found the love realtionship between Bailey and Alec not really developed good enough. It wasn't that it was two rushed it was more like it didn't have enough time to develop. So by the end of the book it not developed enough *in my opinion* which left a really not-so-great-ending. I found reading this book was very hard to read at times and I couldn't finish it in one sitting. It took me a week to read this book. I found I read a bit slower so I could understand what was going on. Why I recommend for people to read the first book first is because even though I read the original I still have forgotten things which are mention in here and aren't completely explain and can seem confusing. They were to me. Anyways on my scale this book deserves a 3 star rating. Don't get me wrong this was a absolutely good sequel for such a well done book like Tattoo.

lpcoolgirl's review against another edition

5.0

This was a fantastic read, loved having more time with these characters. Loved the developments, and I enjoyed how it worked out!

labraden's review against another edition

3.0

It's been two years since the events in Tattoo and Bailey, along with her friends, are all seniors. Bailey has settled into her role as "the weaver" during the night when she is asleep, but she is worried about what will happen when the school year ends and each of her friends go off to different colleges. Her friends tell her not to worry, but when she is called to the Otherworld, and told that there will be a Reckoning, she panics. Spending the rest of her life with the Sidhe will permanently separate her from her friends. This does not sit well with Bailey. She and her friends have been through so much together that they have a bond that she wants to fight for, but she will need the help of her friends if she is going to figure out what to do.

For those who enjoyed Tattoo and want to know what happens to the four girls in the story, this is an entertaining tale, but it does drag at several points throughout the book. There is so much information that must be divulged through exposition, slowing the story down a great deal. However, the dialogue is fresh and realistic, making the characters believable. Overall, Fate is a pleasant sequel that ties up the loose ends left at the conclusion of Tattoo.

mrhslibrary's review against another edition

2.0

I liked that Barnes continued the story but the ending was too rushed. If she had taken more time it would have allowed for better character development of all the new 'people' Bailey meets.

jennayra's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

snarkywench's review against another edition

4.0

I found myself enjoying Fate a lot more than it's proceeding novel, Tattoo, as the girls were older and the setting was more firmly planted in that of high school. The issues were the same as you might find in a multitude of YA novels - fears of losing friendships in the college transition and crushing on guys. This novel, however, throws in the fact that Bailey is the third Fate, a whole heap of Greek God-inspired faeries and you have this novel.

The characters are again very well crafted. Each with their own distinct personality that side swerve from being cliched or stereotypes. Barnes have a deft touch and writes these girls like she knows them personally. The humour that is evident throughout is one of my favourite aspects of Barnes' writing as the zingers always come from out of the blue and they always scratch my funny bone.

Even better is the presence of a mysterious dark shadow that Bailey can feel approaching. I was blind sighted by the reveal of the "baddie" and I am normally someone who guesses the big reveal far in advance. I loved that Barnes' mythological research weaved effortlessly through the friendships, the romance and the mystery to create this fresh and supernatural take on the teen world.

I really enjoyed this tale and eagerly await Barnes' next release.

knightscottage's review against another edition

3.0

Enjoyable series aimed at teenagers.

spaceyfaerie's review

5.0

WOW!!!! I LOVE this author!!! Everything she writes is SO awesome!!!!

spellbindingstories's review

4.0

I really enjoyed the advancement of story-line in this sequel. It really built on the story that Tattoo began and developed it further. If you liked Tattoo then you should definitely pick this book as well since its even better!