Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews – a Review

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Description:
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.

Review:

Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews is the 3^rd book in their Kinsmen series.  I am a big fan of Ilona Andrews (Ilona and Gordon Andrews), as I have read all their books, and always loving each of their series.  Fated Blades is a fascinating sci-fi paranormal story, that takes place on the planet Rada; with ruling families in control.  The families are Secare, which gives them unique enhanced genetical abilities (bodies that with mental thoughts can bring out from their arms, swords, blades, shields and other weapons) that make them unbeatable. The top three secare families (Baena, Adler and Davenport) compete against each other and consider themselves enemies, and never deal with each other.

When Matias Baena, our hero, and leads his family, he gets a surprise shocking visit.  Ramona Adler, our heroine, is the leader of her family, and she is the surprise visitor.  They both will learn that their significant others have betrayed them, wiping out each of the families’ assets.  Despite the intense family feud, Ramona and Matias team up to find their significant other and reclaim the stolen assets.

Ramona was a fantastic heroine, able to stand up and equal Matias’ abilities; she is strong, savvy, smart, compassionate, and powerful.  Matias is the quiet type, totally in control of his family; he was a bit cold early on, but that changes fast, as he recognizes how good Ramona is.  With the danger and evil forces in front of them, they made a great team, which increases in a short time, when they began to trust each other. I loved when they synchronized their dance fight scenes, making them know each of the moves to destroy the enemy. The fighting scenes were exciting and amazing, as it was fast and furious throughout each battle, with them risking their lives to save the families. Because of all the action and details, this is a difficult story to review, especially without ruining it for you. 

Fated Blades was a fantastic story, that was exciting, intense and keeping me glued to my kindle. Matias and Ramona were so great throughout the entire book, and slowly the chemistry began to sizzle between them.   Ilona Andrews once again gives us a sensational story, so very well written, with two wonderful heroes, great world building, and very good secondary characters.  I devoured this book in less than a day.   If you are not reading Ilona Andrews, you are missing one of the best authors.

Reviewed by Barb

Owned copy