Week 8 Review: Fated Mates

From Goodreads:

An uneasy alliance between warring families gets heated in this otherworldly novella from bestselling author Ilona Andrews.

At first glance, the planet Rada seems like a lush paradise. But the ruling families, all boasting genetically enhanced abilities, are in constant competition for power―and none more so than the Adlers and the Baenas. For generations, the powerful families have pushed and pulled each other in a dance for dominance.

Until a catastrophic betrayal from within changes everything.

Now, deadly, disciplined, and solitary leaders Ramona Adler and Matias Baena must put aside their enmity and work together in secret to prevent sinister forces from exploiting universe-altering technology. Expecting to suffer through their uneasy alliance, Ramona and Matias instead discover that they understand each other as no one in their families can―and that their combined skills may eclipse the risks of their forbidden alliance.

As the two warriors risk their lives to save their families, they must decide whether to resist or embrace the passion simmering between them. For now, the dance between their families continues―but just one misstep could spell the end of them both.

My first review of Fated Mates
My Review:

Loved reading this story again! I wasn't planning on it, but like I said in my review of the short stories, this book was used as an example of writing on their blog, and I just had to reread it! I just love the story and these characters so much! 

The fact that both of their spouses betrayed them, they, who were of families that feud against one another, yeah, it's a pretty shocking situation. That working together is the best thing that they can do to salvage the situation, yeah, that they're in close proximity! 

Matias is all about structure, and that structure is taken away by his wife's actions. I adored his and Ramona's interactions, because there's been a bit of a cold war since the last big encounter, and their generation hasn't really seen much. So that they had that time together, to find out who the other was...well, it wasn't what they were expecting! 

It was so much fun to watch them gather the information that they needed, fall in love, deal with the bad guys, and deal with their families. I don't know what's my favourite moment, when they fight the two other secare, or when they told their families of their marriage. They were both so great! 

This as such a fantastic read, and I do hope this isn't the last we'll see of this world! 

Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Kinsmen #3
First Read: November 24th, 2021

Read: February 23rd, 2024

Source: Ebook.bike 
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book! 
Publisher: Montlake
Published: November 23rd 2021

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars