Fated
by Alyson Noël
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Critic Rating
49%
Critic Reviews: 39
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Reader Rating
90%
Reader Ratings: 92
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Synopsis
The first book in a magnificent new series about a girl who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead by #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël Lately strange things have been happening to Daire Santos. Animals follow her, crows mock her, and glowing people appear out of nowhere. Worried that Daire is having a nervous breakdown, her mother packs her off to stay in the dusty plains of Enchantment, New Mexico with a grandmother she’s... more
About Alyson Noël
- All Critics: 39
- Positive: 25
- Negative: 14
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Mundie Moms | 14 Jun 2012
Fated has an intoxicating mix of magic, lore, paranormal elements, romance and suspense.
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The Book Cellar | 24 May 2012
Alyson Noel has really woven an intricate tale and set this series off on a really cool beginning.
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Feeling Fictional | 22 May 2012
This is definitely a series I'm keen to continue and one I'd recommend to anyone looking for something a bit different in the YA paranormal genre.
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The Reading Date | 28 May 2012
The book starts off slowly as more and more is revealed but ramps up to an exciting conclusion.
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Once Upon a Prologue | 30 May 2012
Overall, there were some elements of Fated that I really quite enjoyed, but not enough to make me love this one.
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Los Angeles Times | 27 May 2012
While the characters in "Fated" border on the stereotypical, Noel does a terrific job of slowly unspooling their secrets and motivations with writing that is both charismatic and spunky.
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A Beautiful Madness | 22 May 2012
I do have to confess, there were a couple of things that did annoy me in this book, the kind of things that makes you stop and wonder.
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Once Upon a Twilight | 18 May 2012
I am very intrigued by this new world that Alyson has created, and I cannot wait to read more about Daire and her friends in the future.
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My ParaHangover | 3 May 2012
If you can stand just a wee bit of slowness to start, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this spin on Native American folklore.
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Daisy Chain Book Reviews | 6 Jul 2012
...I found Fated to be cliché, formulaic, slow in pace and repetitive.
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Dreaming of Books | 18 May 2012
The mythology was interesting and new but the story moves at a slow pace and sometimes it felt like it took forever for Daire to get something done.
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The Reader's Antidote | 1 Jun 2012
But all in all, this book seemed more like a big setup for more to come than anything else... I wasn't satisfied that it was a good first book.
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Overall, I think the book was so gorgeously fantastic, with writing so beautiful it will make you melt and a story so perfect you'll be hungry for more.
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Eve's Fan Garden | 7 Jun 2012
Fated is a beautifully written, twisting, turning adventure.
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Quirky Vintage Dolls in Peach Stockings | 18 Jun 2012
It was definitely better than I expected and I can't wait to read the sequel!
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Great Imaginations | 18 May 2012
I am really into the series, and I never thought I would come out of this book wanting to dive into the next book right away... Everything in the book was just so detailed and well written.
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Katie's Book Blog | 20 May 2012
There wasn't a single point in the book where I actually liked Daire... since I didn't really care for any of these characters I just couldn't love this book like I wanted to.
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Obsession with Books | 7 Jun 2012
Fated is a book that didn’t truly captivate and hold my attention; I went in with high expectations but unfortunately it didn’t deliver.
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Candace's Book Blog | 17 Apr 2012
I loved the story idea but sometimes it felt jumbled to me and I think maybe I could have used a bit more background or world building.
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The Tales Compendium | 18 Jul 2012
The story sounds a little cliché, as though it has been done before, but I feel that once you start reading, those thoughts will disappear, like they did for me.
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Itching for Books | 22 May 2012
Fated is magical, intriguing, and romantic, with brilliant twists and turns to keep the spontaneity heightened.
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Hazel the Witch | 11 Jun 2012
All the aspects of this book were intertwined nicely and together created a captivating story full of Native American lore.
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Tara Calaby | 26 Apr 2012
I personally struggled with Noël's writing style and a plot that failed to ignite a spark of excitement in me...
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reutreads | 6 Jun 2012
Fated moved along at a quick pace, and was a really fun read overall.
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Romancing the Book | 24 May 2012
I’d heard about spirit guides and vision quests before, but Noël really explores this tradition and then weaves it into the multidimensional world she’s drawn to create magic.
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Luxury Reading | 2 Jun 2012
However, there were too many slow parts, and I found myself growing bored and just wanting the book to be over.
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A Dream of Books | 21 May 2012
...there were some things about it which left me with a distinctly mixed reaction to this new title.
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Chapter by Chapter | 29 Jun 2012
Another series that I will have to keep updated with, I would recommend Fated to fans of Alyson Noël, the paranormal, and readers who want to try to read something that will rock their socks off.
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BookHounds | 21 May 2012
It is a typical teen paranormal romance with a love triangle but the details surrounding it are quite intriguing.
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Rondo of a Possible World | 5 Jun 2012
...the cliches and the lagging-then-sporadic pace of the novel made it hard to enjoy it in the end.
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Deseret News | 26 May 2012
...the balance among romance, plot conflict and family relationships is well managed without a vampire or werewolf in sight.
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RJ Does Books! | 25 May 2012
Nevertheless Alyson Noel does a fantastic job in FATED, I am glad I got to read this book early and will recommend it to those who I know have a taste for this type of novel.
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Ink Scratchers | 26 May 2012
I loved the love interest but would have liked more development on the romance and some parts did confuse me.
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Lost in the Library Blog | 13 May 2012
The story settles deep down inside as you read, and you just want more.
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Fragments of Life | 22 May 2012
Fated is will delight readers with its unique magic-filled storyworld, crackling with power and danger.
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Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf | 25 May 2012
I loved the way Noel wove so much Native American tradition and lore into the book.
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Confessions of a Vi3t Babe | 21 May 2012
There isn’t anything like the world that Alyson creates and she does it so creatively and profoundly, you have to admire her skill in painting such vivid and thought-provoking pictures.
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Emilie's Book World | 29 May 2012
The premise made it sound like it had the potential to live up to my expectations, but in the end it didn't do so entirely.
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