“Cyra and Akos have been ruled by their fates since they were determined at birth. Now, they are inescapable. Despite his fate, Akos is in love with Cyra, and is willing to die in service to her family. So, when Cyra’s thought-to-be-dead father, Lazmet, reclaims the Shotet throne, Akos is sure his end is close. As Lazmet ignites a barbaric war, Cyra and Akos must work together to stop his tyrannical reign. For Cyra, that could mean taking the life of her father, and, for Akos, it may mean giving his own. In a stunning twist, the two of them will discover how fate defines their lives in the most unexpected ways. Fate brought them together. Now will it divide them?”
What is the book about?
Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth have been ruled by their fates since they were determined at birth and know that they are inescapable. There is no chance that they will be able to escape it and their fates define how they live their lives. But, despite his fate, Akos still loves Cyra even though it may mean his destruction. Cyra and Akos thought that all the pain would be over now that there was no Noavek leading the Shotet, but when Cyra’s supposedly dead father, Lazmet, returns and reclaims the Shotet throne, they realise that it isn’t the end yet. As the Shotet and Thuvhesit begin a war, Cyra and Akos must work together to stop Lazmet’s tyrannical reign. For Cyra, this may mean taking the life of the only family she has left, and, for Akos, this may mean fulfilling his fate and giving his own. In an unexpected twist, Cyra and Akos will discover how fate truly defines them in the most bizarre ways and will need to be strong to get past their incredible discoveries. Fate is the reason that they are together, now will it be the reason they divide?
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
Once I had finished Carve the Mark, I was really excited to start The Fates Divide. Carve the Mark had left me with tons of questions and I was desperate to start reading The Fates Divide so I could continue with the story. The blurb left me even more interested and intrigued at what would happen in the book and I was anxious to discover what the twist would be. As soon as I started to read I was transported back into the wonderful galaxy Veronica Roth created in Carve the Mark and immediately loved every single word. The book started quicker than any book I have ever read and I was already on the edge of my seat after reading only the first chapter. I loved how quickly the book began because it then felt as if I had never left. The first few chapters were incredibly interested and I had already added about 100 extra questions to my list. I absolutely loved the book from the very start and was already both excited and upset that the adventure would soon be ending.
Who was your favourite character and why?
I found it really hard picking a favourite character because there were so may amazing ones in The Fates Divide that it was impossible to pick just one, so this time I have two favourite characters: Akos and Cyra. I really liked Akos because, despite his fate, he still loved Cyra and tried his best to show her that she was better than what she thought she was. He was able to see past the brave warrior that Cyra presented herself as and see that deep down inside there was a good person that deserved mercy. When Akos found out the truth about his fate I was rather disappointed and annoyed with him because of his reaction, but once I realised that he was doing it so that no one would have to live in fear again I began to understand his actions and I was relieved once his mission ended. The other character that I liked was Cyra because of how resilient and brave she was. She was probably one of the characters who had been through the most pain and had suffered the most, but she still kept looking forward and was strong enough to get past it all. Cyra really stood out to me during 2 parts of the book. The first part was when she decided that it was worth giving up everything she had to save everyone else. Even though she wasn’t sure what would happen or even if it would work, she risked her life for everyone else and was strong enough and selfless enough to do it. The other part was when she reminded Akos of how he showed her mercy when she didn’t even think she deserved it. She also forgave him for what he did and reminded him that she understood the pain he had gone through and helped him see that he was worth it, just like he helped her in Carve the Mark. In both these parts Cyra was selfless, brave and kind, and was able to look past her own pain to help others. I really liked Cyra and Akos and I think that they are perfect for each other because of how they are both similar and different and are always there to help the other back on their feet.
What was your favourite part of the book and why?
Despite the book being absolutely amazing, there weren’t really any parts of the book that stood out to me, so, if I had to choose, I think that my favourite part would probably have to be the ending. Although I was sad when reading the end of the book because it meant that there would be no more adventures with Cyra and Akos, I still really liked it because even though I knew that there was a lot left to do for Cyra and Akos to have a truly happy ending, they were as happy as they had been in the whole series and I was glad that they got to experience happiness together, as it was what they deserved. I also liked the ending because the end of the book meant that, hopefully, there would be no more life threatening situations and that Cyra and Akos could just have some time to think of themselves, instead of being heroes and not having the time to relax and spend time with each other.
What was your overall impression of the book?
Overall, I really enjoyed reading The Fates Divide and think that it was an incredible book. There isn’t anything that I would want to change about the book other than the ending. One thing that I really liked about the book was that I got to hear from more than just Cyra and Akos which meant that I got a couple more perspectives about the story and that there were more than 2 storylines to follow. I also liked getting to hear from more people because I got to get to know some of the characters more and understand more about them as well as Cyra and Akos. Another thing that I liked about the book was that there were a lot more characters that were more involved in the story and more new characters were introduced. I liked this because I got to meet more good people and see that there weren’t just horrible people in Akos’s and Cyra’s world. I also really liked the twist in the story which I did not see coming. The twist made some huge changes in the story and, even though I didn’t really like some of the changes, I really loved the surprise. The book was really wonderful and I loved reading it, however, the ending, though it wasn’t bad, still left me wanting more. I really wish that The Fates Divide hadn’t ended like it did because it made me wish that I had more time with Cyra and Akos and made me really dread that the story had ended. The end made me think about the future and that I would get to read about anything else about the characters and that I wouldn’t get to read about what their lives would be like once all the issues have been sorted. But, apart from the ending, everything in the book was remarkable and I loved reading it.
Which was your favourite book in the Carve the Mark series? (1 or 2)
I really enjoyed reading Carve the Mark and The Fates Divide and I think that both books are quite similar, however I think that Carve the Mark was the better book. The main reason for this choice is that Carve the Mark had a much more interesting storyline because of how many twists and turns there were. It felt like every few chapters there would be a new mission but it also always felt like they were are linked. I liked how Carve the Mark kept me on my toes and, although The Fates Divide also had an interesting story and a stunning twist, it was the more intriguing adventure. I also enjoyed the romance in Carve the Mark a lot more than in The Fates Divide. I liked how the romance between Cyra and Akos started and how they began to understand their feelings and at the end they knew that they would always be there for each other. In The Fates Divide, their romance really annoyed me because of all the ups and downs and I got frustrated because I knew that they belonged together but they sometimes didn’t feel that way. Other than these 2 things, I think that Carve the Mark and The Fates Divide were both just as amazing as the other and I loved reading them both, I am very sad to see the end of Cyra’s and Akos’s adventures.
Would you recommend this book?
I definitely recommend The Fates Divide to any reader, particularly over the age of 12, who enjoys a good fantasy adventure with a pinch of romance. I suggest reading Carve the Mark first, or you will be incredibly confused, and I am sure that anyone who tries this book will love it.
Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)
A stunning, breath-taking and out of this world adventure with an incredible twist.
Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego
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