Alexis:
Champion of Fate follows Reed, an orphan who joins an elite group of immortal warriors called the Aristene. Now, as an initiate, just one challenge stands in her way: she must shepherd her first hero to glory on the battlefield. Succeed, and Reed will take her place beside her sisters.
What I Liked:
I really enjoyed getting to know the Aristene. I loved the worldbuilding and the lore behind them, and I especially enjoyed Reed as a main character. She’s a strong female main character but has plenty of flaws to balance her out. The comradery between this group of female warriors was great, and reminded me of the Amazonian warriors of Greek mythology. In fact, a lot of the world reminded me of Greek mythology, which I’m always down for!
What I Didn’t Like As Much:
The pacing around the middle of this book was a little too slow. It took a long time for Reed to actually start her actual quest of shaping, Hestion, into a hero. There was also a romance that felt very underdeveloped.
However, I think this is a promising start to a series. The world and the Artistene have a lot to offer and explore, and I think there’s a possibility to explore the romance even further.
VERDICT: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Thanks so much to Quill Tree Books for my review copy!
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