Games of Fate

The more I read of Kris Austen Radcliffe's work the more I want! Games of Fate is no different. While some may struggle with the fast onset of action and be confused as to what is going on at the beginning of the story, I found that this was more to the reader's advantage to help you understand what it is like through the main heroine Rysa's eyes and experience having ADHD. If you hang in I believe the story all comes together explaining itself and is well worth reading again and again. I loved the real-world relatability of a character with ADHD, something unique, as well as the "Burners" to the Fate, Fire, Shifter, Dragon world. The book begins with Rysa finding out she is part of what are called Fates and her activating, or coming into her abilities, while being attacked by these Burners. In rushes Ladon and his Dragon whom are 23 centuries old and linked together, only being able to be a certain distance apart, to reluctantly save her. I'm not a fan of rushed romances, but Radcliffe writes in such a way that even I enjoyed reading the chemistry and tension unfold between Ladon and Rysa as well as how protective and compassionate Dragon is towards her, perhaps even falling for her first before Ladon was ready to. There is so much more to the story, but I don't want to give away any spoilers. There is a LOT going on, and some unexpected surprises as well. It will keep you on your toes, or well, at least turning the pages just to see what happens next! I highly recommend this book as it is non-stop action with a great sense of humour and romance thrown in. If you are a fan of urban fantasy and dragons (especially the Dragonriders of Pern series) you will not be disappointed. Radcliffe writes with a unique perspective on dragons, creating a multi-layered world uniquely her own, characters that are multi-faceted, deep, and well-developed villain and hero alike, or even if they seem minor to the plot. I can't wait to start on Book 2!

I saw the words dragon and shifter and just wondered about this story if it was going to be any good. Was I in for a treat and a grand adventure! So glad there are more books in this series and can highly recomend the journey.