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DESCENDANTS BY MELISSA WRIGHT

30/4/2016

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According to prophecy, Brianna Drake was born to save the world. The trouble is, she doesn't have the slightest idea how. Her visions should have given her the answer, but they’re beginning to shift, making the danger too unpredictable, even for a prophet.

If she can just help her sister restore their hidden powers, she might be able to stop what’s coming. But an old enemy returns, and he’s got plans for Brianna and her visions.

What neither of them knows is that fate has given a stranger one chance to find her. He was trained to protect the chosen—but if he fails, the future will crumble.

Shifting Fate is a compelling and romantic sequel of urban fantasy that takes you away on a journey about lineage. – Abooktopia
Shifting Fate picks up right from where we left in Bound By Prophecy. Only this time it’s from Brianna’s point of view. I thoroughly enjoyed the switch in POV as last time we read from her sister, Emily’s perspective. I got a much better understanding of Brianna’s character in this sequel, as in the first novel she appeared to have been weak and frail, but that clearly was not the case in Shifting Fate. Instead she came off as a strong independent woman, as she shoved unwanted spotlight away from herself as she kept secretes hidden away from her twin sister, Emily, and the man she loved. Logan. The chemistry between Brianna and Logan was all the more hotter than Emily and Aern’s. Truth be told, I never expected to love someone more than Aern, until I actually fell in love with Logan, within three seconds flat. I loved the way Logan supported Brianna, even in the hardest of times. I found Brianna to be a much deeper character than I had first thought, as there was so much more to her story than the eye can see.

Shifting Fate was all the more intense, and action packed than the first novel. I loved how throughout the novel, we as readers watched as Brianna grew to believe in herself, despite her visions and powers altering. Knowing the outcome of what is coming, Brianna is desperate to change the course of the future.

Though I enjoyed this novel, I found Emily and Brianna’s heritage to be confusing at times as I got a bit lost when it came to Brianna researching about her linage and discovering how to fulfil the prophecy.  I’m sure that the last novel in the trilogy will clear things up, especially about who or what the seven lines and shadow are.

***I received a signed copy of this book in return***
***for an honest and unbiased review***


Descendants by Melissa Wright:
BOOK 1: Bound by Prophecy
BOOK 2: Shifting Fate
BOOK 3: Reign of Shadows
52 Comments
Sonia Benevolia
20/6/2015 03:44:04 pm

Didn't you also write a review for the first novel?

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Abooktopia link
21/6/2015 07:57:53 am

I did indeed.

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Sonia Benevolia
22/6/2015 12:58:27 pm

I will have to reread that!

Abooktopia link
14/9/2015 09:18:21 am

I hope you enjoy it

Delilah
21/6/2015 03:45:10 am

Ugh... I still haven't managed to even come close to starting it!

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Abooktopia link
14/9/2015 09:18:58 am

If only things went according to plan, you would have it done by now.

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Ratchetray
21/6/2015 03:47:07 am

That's the sequel for Bound by Prophecy right?

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Ratchetray
21/6/2015 03:50:50 am

Wait no ignore that! You said it was in the first sentence.

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Clary (Goodreads)
21/6/2015 05:31:38 am

Yeah. Another great review. I can't wait for the next review. Keep being awesome.

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Abooktopia link
21/6/2015 05:33:36 am

Awww thanks! I sure will xx

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Maddie
21/6/2015 06:20:02 am

I forgot all about this being on my TBR
Will have to hurry up and read it soon!

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Abooktopia link
25/6/2015 01:58:56 pm

It's quite a quick read.

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Maddie
14/9/2015 09:19:25 am

Hmmm.... I suppose I could move it up the list then I suppose

Kelly Stephenson
21/6/2015 07:54:59 am

Great review. I know how hard it can be to write a review for such a short book.

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Abooktopia link
22/6/2015 12:59:38 pm

Thanks! It truly is much harder as there tends to be less to say because of how short it is.

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Kelly Stephenson
23/6/2015 11:58:04 am

I looked at the other reviews for this book and they are much shorter than yours. Yours is quite lengthy compared to the other reviews.

Abooktopia link
14/9/2015 09:20:07 am

Thanks! I tried to make it fairly lengthy but it's not that easy since it's so short.

Michelle (Goodreads)
21/6/2015 07:57:03 am

Added all of Melissa Wright's books onto by to read shelf.

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Asha Berkery
21/6/2015 11:06:46 am

Oh no... The guilt is coming....

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Asha Berkery
21/6/2015 11:07:15 am

and I still haven't read it.... ops...

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Asha Berkery
21/6/2015 11:07:36 am

I'm actually going to go read it now

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Asha Berkery
21/6/2015 11:07:59 am

Like right NOW....

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Abooktopia link
22/6/2015 01:02:08 pm

Well... have you started reading it yet?

Asha Berkery
23/6/2015 11:58:54 am

Yeah I have. I've finished the first one now. Halfway through the second. Whizzing through them fairly quickly.

Abooktopia link
24/6/2015 12:02:11 pm

How was it?

Asha Berkery
25/6/2015 02:04:36 pm

It was a lot better than I expected, and I can't believe she managed to get me to fall in love with Aern and now Logan.

Abooktopia link
14/9/2015 09:20:39 am

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! It's hard not to fall in love with the boys.

Kelly Stephenson
22/6/2015 12:56:44 pm

The change of POV was really interesting and was much nicer in some aspects. My personal favorite POV is in Reign of Shadows. You'll see why soon.

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Abooktopia link
23/6/2015 12:00:05 pm

I really do love the chances. It just keeps getting better and better each time.

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Kelly Stephenson
25/6/2015 02:05:59 pm

It truly does. You would not expect it for such a short book, but it is really good I believe.

Emily Brown
23/6/2015 11:56:40 am

Thought I should let you know that the blurb for the novel you posted up, there's a missing letter for the first word. Thought you would like to know. :)

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Abooktopia link
23/6/2015 12:05:09 pm

Thanks for letting me know! I've fixed it now.

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Emily Brown
23/6/2015 12:06:30 pm

Your welcome! Happy to help.

alyssaisreading (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:04:01 pm

Any tips on how to write reviews? 😊

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Abooktopia link
24/6/2015 12:04:48 pm

I'm terrible when it comes to writing tips but I would suggest having the same basic structure for each review (though I don't follow any... Ops..) It's also good to post your reviews on goodreads and add as many friends on there. With your reviews on goodreads, be sure to also include a link to your blog that readers can go to. I also checked out your blog and I'd just like to say... I'M SO JEALOUS OF YOUR SIGNED COPY OF SEIGE AND STORM and... That I hate you for that...... But seriously you are soooo lucky. Overall your blog is really nice. I would also suggest always promoting your self and putting your blog out there for the world to know. You can also check out my blog for any ideas (LINK IN BIO

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alyssaisreading (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:05:08 pm

I don't have a sighed copy of siege and storm. That was an entry for a giveaway. I do have the book thief and tfios signed :) not many authors come to Australia so yeah

Abooktopia link
24/6/2015 12:05:34 pm

Oh right... Hey I live in Australia too! I have a signed tfios as well that I bought from Booktopia.com.au I've only ever meet Sean Williams (author of Twinmaker) and Amie Kaufman in person (author of These Broken Stars)

escapismbooks (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:07:16 pm

So, my friends have been bugging me since last year that I should start a blog. And today, out of nowhere, the idea popped into my head and I don't know why. Who has blogs here? What are the perks? And should I start a blog? 😊 Thanks for those who'll answer!

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alyssaisreading (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:07:40 pm

I do :) I don't know about perks but I've always enjoyed watching booktube and I'm not a camera person so I chose blogging :) I find it fun. You should start one if you want to 😊

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escapismbooks (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:07:59 pm

Thanks for commenting! :) What's the best site to start blogging? :)

alyssaisreading (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:08:21 pm

I tried blogger. But I was annoyed by the formatting and what not. So I stopped that a

escapismbooks (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:09:57 pm

@alyssaisreading I'll take that into consideration. Thank you so much!!! 😀

Abooktopia link
24/6/2015 12:08:46 pm

You totally should! I started blogging the beginning of this year, and just in 3 months I have already received 28 FREE books for review from Authors and Publishers alike. I have even received swag packs, bookmarks and.... Wait for it..... PERSONALISED SIGNED COPIES 😱😱😍😍😍 Reviewing books it sooooo worth it!!

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Abooktopia link
24/6/2015 12:09:07 pm

And I have also received books prior to release date, and ARC: (Uncorrected Proofs that are not for sale)

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Abooktopia link
24/6/2015 12:09:28 pm

Those are all of the perks of starting a blog 😊

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escapismbooks (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:10:24 pm

OMG I am so jealous! 😞 How did you do that? 😮 And do you have some tips and tricks? I would love to experience reading unpublished books 😞 ☺️ Lastly, what site do you use? 😄

Abooktopia link
24/6/2015 12:10:43 pm

I would suggest having a clear layout that is easy for other users to navigate, and is friendly. It's also good to have a goodreads account where you would also post reviews. Also do a lot of self promoting, and always encourage users to comment on your posts and interact with them. I use weebly for my blog. You can check out my blog at: Abooktopia.weebly.com or go to the link in my bio for some ideas.

escapismbooks (Instagram)
24/6/2015 12:11:02 pm

Thank you so much for all your help!! ☺️

Leah Lechess
25/6/2015 01:57:16 pm

Add it this one as well :D

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Camilla Livic
1/7/2015 12:23:07 pm

I think I may actually read this one.

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Abooktopia link
31/8/2015 04:14:54 am

I sincerely hope you enjoy it if you get the chance!

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Camilla Livic
14/9/2015 09:21:21 am

I hope so too! :D




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