Fated was really unique and I loved how the author set out her ideas. But I loved the ideas and the plot. The plot was different from anything I'd ever read. It was a whole new look on the 'Good Twin, Bad Twin' thing. I loved the magic the book gave off and the settings were amazing too. The characters were also well described. :)

I read the immortals and instantly fell in love with the first book. but as it progressed, it sorta got really boring and predictable and there was just too much going on with the plot twists and the drama... OH THE DRAMA. i mean i like love story's as much as any other, but Noel was really laying it on thick. Anyways i only read up to fourth book but bought the last one just to complete the set. So then i decided to give her a second chance with FATED. and so far I Love what I'm seeing. I absolutely enjoy the thought of romance and powers and i good old fashioned bad guy. I really liked her style of writing and this book is no different. You fall in love with the main character through the entire book and root her on as she develops. I was much more happy with this book then the immortals. I would totally recommend this book to any one who liked the idea of the Immortals but wanted something different. :) hopefully my Review wasn't to long. lol

I started The Immortals series absolutely loving it, then the following books turned out to be little more than copies of the first book, I eventually had to give up after the forth book. Fated, to me (and the 3 people I was talking to who also read The Immortals and Fated) found that Fated is the same plot with a different magical power, character names, and setting. The characters even act the same. Once again our main character lives with a loving relative but not her parents, what do you have against parents Ms. Noel? If you enjoyed the Immortals series, all six or however many books its up to, you will love Fated and I highly recommend it. If you haven't read anything by Alyson Noel, you should read one, the first time it's pretty good. If the Immortal series annoyed you, you not going to like this.

Lets start with the cover, it is BEAUTIFUL! Call me superficial, but that is mostly why I wanted to read it. BUT... the book was slightly disappointing. I expected it to be better considering how many people were excited to read it. The blurb was interesting enough and the storyline was good, but the writng style was not for me. The book was slow and took forever to actually get to the point. I felt as if I were waiting for something the the whole time I was reading. The main character, Daire, was very realistic and it was easy to relate to her. She was really outgoing but shy at the same time. I got tired of reading from her point of view though. She would do the opposite of what the readers would want her to do and started to get irritating. The book was good but honestly, the writing style was just not my cup of tea and I found it slightly repetetive.

Wow..... I honestly really liked the book. The beginning is a little creepy and there are some parts that made me want to puke a little but it was seriously (overall) a pretty awesome book. In my opinion I think I liked it a little better than Noel's previous series (The Immortals). I swear it all just kept me yearning for more and even now I am just anticipating for the next book in the series to come out (though it may take a while)! If you liked any of Noel's previous books (especially The Immortals series) then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to you. It was creeepy and romantic all in one and I thought it was amazing! :)

New York Times Bestselling author of the Immortals series, Alyson Noel creates a beautiful and diverse world of the Soul Seekers. Fated, the first book in this new young-adult fantasy series, tells the story of a girl who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead. Daire Santos has been experiencing strange things recently. She has visions of glowing people and animals that follow her. Concerned for her mental health, Daire’s mother packs her bags and sends her daughter off to the remote town of Enchantment, New Mexico. Daire will be staying with a grandmother who she never met, and claims that she has the solution to Daire’s condition. During her stay, Daire meets Dace, a stunning young man with breath-taking blue eyes who Daire is certain that she has met before…in her dreams. However, Daire’s stay will not all be fun and games. Her grandmother, Paloma, straightaway begins to teach her how to harness her spiritual powers of being a Soul Seeker, a person who can travel between the worlds of the living and the dead. Paloma and Daire must work quickly and efficiently at getting her to master her powers. If not, insanity will begin to take over and corrupt Daire’s mind, and will give Dace’s shape-shifting brother an easy opportunity to steal her powers. Danger is in the air and Daire must welcome her destiny of being a Soul Seekers with open arms. Will Dace be the one for Daire or the one to destroy her forever? Reading this novel was a challenge in the beginning as the book took up more of a spiritual edge and understanding their ways of culture was difficult. Moving through the book was easier said than done but Ms. Noel did finally capture my attention before I hit the middle of the book. The vivid descriptions and plot line was ingenious and I was pleasantly surprised. Overall, Fated was an enjoyable book and a satisfying read. Be sure to check out Echo, the next book in the Soul Seekers series which hits bookstores November 13, 2012.

This book was really good and hard to put down! I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because at times, there were parts where the writing was slow and boring, but it would quickly pick up and regain its excitement. Daire is a strong and incredibly independent character, one who is able to connect with the reader almost instantly. Overall, it was a beautiful and unique story, and I will definitely be reading the following books in the series when they are released! :)

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect. I really enjoyed the first 3 books in the Immortals series by Alyson Noel but then the series fizzled for me. Fated, however is a true stand-out. Raised in a transient style of life by her Mom; Daire has moved from place to place, lived without roots, without a sense of family. When unusual things begin to happen and Daire has a break down, her mother sends her to live with her spiritual grandmother. There she begins to uncover who she is and what she is destined to do. The first book in a planned series, the character of Daire is charismatic from the opening pages and I was drawn in to her story. Her struggle, aside from the typical teenage life drama is to learn and embrace her culture and begin her life as a soul seeker-one who must overcome the growing evil in the town. One of my favourite elements of the story was the inclusion of Native American Shamanism, mystics and Animal Spirit Guides. I loved the time where Daire was experiencing that part of her life. It was fascinating perhaps because it's always been something that has interested me a little, but now I'm researching and finding other books to read about it as well. I have to say that any book that inspires me to explore, to research , is something special. I can't share my thoughts about Fated without talking about Dace. Le sigh... He is a perfect balance of calm to Daire's frenetic energy. Ultimate book boyfriend material. I can't wait to see how things progress or if they do in book two. Can not wait for more of this series. Fated is a page turner. The story settles deep down inside as you read, and you just want more. Highly Recommended. For more reviews check out: www.lostinthelibrary.com