A review by blackgirlbujos
The Balance of Fates by Raquel Raelynn

4.0

C 8
A 8
W 7
P 7.5
I 8
L 7
E 8.5

Lucia Dol'Auclair is not the heir her family wanted. She does not receive her magisk gifts when expected, she is an anxious, shy girl, and is the next in line for the witches to become the Grand Elder. When the Orbis Libra that the Elder is vessel for in order to maintain balance for all mystics chooses her to compete for the role of Grand Elder, she must fight in a set of trials to lead the vampires, werewolves, and witches. These trials are further complicated when Lucia falls for one of her opponents, a vampire name Adelaide.

This book is all about Lucia and her development. She is coming out of her shell, learning that the things she believes about herself and her coven are not true, and she is also experiencing a whole new world. I would describe this as Hunger Games meets Harry Potter meets the Lesbian Pride flag lol. I found myself wishing I was reading this while I enjoyed other stories and I am SO glad I have the ARC for the second book because this cliffhanger is vicious.